Work In Process - Mini Izzy
I hold the sum of the last few weeks of artistic effort in the palm of my hands...that feels weird because a lot of work has gone into this creation. Actually, in some ways more than in a larger doll.
Slowly and surely she is becoming who I want her to be. It took me a while to work that out. I repainted her a couple of times. In between the 2nd and 3rd pictures I went to visit a real Izannah and studied the pictures I've taken of many Izannah Walker dolls. Ever since my blog scraping I am trying to be faithful about watermarking my photos, in case they go traveling to parts unknown. Watermarking helps people find the original site in that case.
I am committed to finishing this Izannah Walker inspired doll by the end of June. That means I have some teeny-tiny clothing to make, and a teeny-tiny body covering....which means a lot of hand-sewing. Some of this can be done on a dock at Cold Stream Pond while I watch the kids brave the cold water.
Dixie Redmond
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20 comments:
The (glazing?) aging you added is the perfect touch. She's beautiful.
I agree with Jan, she's beautiful. And probably many don't realize how much work goes into something so small. I don't make very many tiny Izzie's for exactly that reason. I adore them, they're so darned cute when they're so small, but boy is that miniature work a pain! Always easier to work on a larger 'canvas!'
She's lovely. Can't wait to see the finished doll.
A beautiful little Izzie...well worth all your work! On the dock at Cold Stream Pond sounds heavenly...have fun!
Thanks, Jan - I need to keep working next week. :-) This weekend is shot. School gets out tomorrow!
Thanks, Robin. At this scale every little thing has so much more emphasis. A hairs breadth addition of paperclay can really change the doll at this scale.
Thanks, Georgina.
Thanks, Mary - it does sound heavenly. I need to put together a traveling sewing basket.
Oh, I really like her a lot. She's wonderful. I can't wait to see her when she is "all done!"
Thanks, Jen. That's the next time you'll see her!
Oooh! Love her serene face. Can't wait to see her finished!
Valerie H.
Dixie, she is going to be spectacular! ♥
I keep looking at this precious picture on my blog and am amazed at how you have captured the Izannah look in miniature. She is so darn sweet Dixie!
Thanks, Valerie!
Thanks, Karin. Now I have to get the stamina to make the teeny-tiny covering and clothing. Ha ha!
Thanks, Judi. I worked really, really hard on this sculpt. And the stockinette covering. And repainting. She has much work in her as a large doll - maybe more because of the scale.
Dix, she has the sweetest face, and her proportions look perfect! A beautiful doll. Really looking forward to seeing her finished.
This doll is darling, Dixie! Of course, the scale is my realm and the bigger dolls intimidate me!
Just now seeing this! Thanks so much, Bec.
Larger dolls sometimes feel like you are wrestling with a toddler! Small dolls are a challenge to get right, but it's rewarding when it happens.
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