Body Comparison - Doll Chateau & Minifee

Poor Meg - Some Quick Pics

I'm still trying to figure out what to do about her wig, but it's smoother and slightly more tame for washing and conditioning it.  I also snipped some strays.

Didi's New Clothes

They finally arrived!  I say finally like an impatient jerk, but it really only took a couple of weeks.  So, here she is modeling them.

And as a bonus picture, here's a little shot of my latest workspace when I take pictures...

Interview - William

So DoA has this Interview Game.  I am too shy to post my interview answers there, so I'll share them here!
First up is my slightly pretentious glamour boy, William.

Doll Mold:  Dollmore Adam - Larme (2007)
Face up: Custom face-up by Asher Dumonchelle
Eyes: Blue Dollmore ...16 mm, I believe
Hair: I think this is a JPop wig, but after all of these years I don't remember 100%
Age: 20

If you were to describe yourself with one word, what would it be? Pensive

What is most important to you in the world? Freedom of expression

Would you help someone who needed it while passing? Yes

Are you very observant? When I'm not daydreaming.

How innocent/naive can you be?   I think we all are innocent or naive about some things.  I'd like to think I'm wary where I should be, while still having a free heart and open mind.

Can you entertain yourself easily?  Nah,  I need music or books or something to entertain me.

How well do you get along with others?  I get along with anyone, so long as they are interesting in some fashion.

What was the longest time you had a friend?  I have a friend, Tenna, whom I've known since childhood.  She is moving away, but we will still keep in touch - I hope!

Do you have someone who knows you inside out?   Tenna, for sure.  She is so dynamic and a real force of personality.  She got to know me whether I wanted her to or not!

How short is your temper?   I rarely get angry, few things are worth that strong an emotion.

Can you let go of grudges easily?   I've never had a grudge against anyone to let go of.

Do you read?   I do.

Do you watch TV?  Eh, sometimes. I like to watch documentaries, it makes me feel more intellectual about the world.

Do you collect anything?   Accessories count?

How long do you stay interested in something?  It really depends.  Some things pass out of my fancy quickly, while others can hold my interest for years.

If you collected, would it be for interest or profit?   Hmm.  For interest, I think.  Collecting something for profit seems hollow.

Do you know your parents/creator?   My creator has not made up any parents for me, shamefully. >C  But even if I had parents, I'm old enough to be out on my own now.

What is your birthday?  Oct 25, 2007 - Scorpio

Do you have any siblings?   Nope

Ever have to fight for what you believe in?   Luckily, no

When did you move out on your own?   I've always been on my own.  See above comment about my family.

When did you REALLY mature?   Do we ever really mature?

Did you have many friends?  Just Tenna.  

Any action you regret?  I fear I come off as too cool-hearted and detached.  Sometimes I wish I could be more outwardly passionate.

What is a memory you treasure?  The day I met Tenna, our first day of school.  She was wearing bright, mismatched clothes, and made me laugh when I felt afraid of being alone.  That was the first day of our long, long friendship.

Do you have a dream partner?  Hmm.  Someone who can appreciate my style and interests, and compliment my personality with a dynamism of their own.  Someone who doesn't mind that I prefer to let others do the talking.

Do you believe you seek someone like your parents(or creator)?   Haha, no.  My creator is not dynamic or talkative.  And she doesn't care one bit about fashion.

Do you have one night stands?   I never have, but I am open to the idea should the situation be right.

What feature is most attention grabbing for you?   The eyes, I think.

What MUST someone have for you to consider them?  An open heart

Older, younger, same age as you? Same or older

How do you feel about settling down?  I'm a bit young for that, I think!  But who knows, should the right person come along...

How many dates before you go to bed with someone?   Many.

How do you handle rejection?   I hope tactfully.

How many times did you stop something before it developed?   Never.

Have you settled down and if so for how long?   I have never settled down with someone before.

Any Children?   No!

Any Grandchildren?  O_O

What do you love most about your partner?   N/A

Any petnames?   No, not even Billy or Bill.  I am just William.

How many relationships have you been in?   Very few.

Have you ended any?  Nope

Has your heart been broken?   No, I never got that deeply invested.

Any loves you cannot have?   No

 Do you believe in true love?   I'm not sure.  I'd like to think so.

Have you ever died?  No

Can you even die?  I won't know until it happens?

Have you seen someone die? No

Have you killed someone?  No!

Have you had someone killed?  No!  Geez!

What makes you truly happy?   Peaceful moments

If you could, what is one thing you would spend your life doing?   Traveling the world.

Do you have a job, if so what is it?   I do not.

Have you ever gone insane?   Not that I am aware of.

Did you ever feel as if you were the only sane one in the world?   Don't we all feel that way sometimes?

If you had a choice, would you live a calm eternal life, or live a wild short life? Calm and eternal.

Concept Versus Reality - Dinea

So here was Dinea's original mock-up.  I wanted her to be ethereal and light and soft.  You will see how she has changed since this design...

Her eyes are blue!  I really do want to get the otherworldly white eyes for her still.  As she is meant to be a supernatural being (the keeper of dreams) plain blue eyes don't really give off that other-worldly feeling.

She also got her headdress of blue beads, and kept the long silver wig.

You can see she kept the sheer white sleeves, but her gown has changed a bit.  It's gathered at the waist and...

Terrible full shot, but you can see the beading on her gown, and her veil!  The fabulous artist who made this gown for me weighted the veil with some beads, and I love the overall look.

Bonus pictures!

Beautiful Blue-Eyed Boy

Ahhh, William.  He always photographs so beautifully!

Meg's Room

And Mika's sister, Meg!

As you can see, Meg is a super girly girl.  Lots of pinks and sparkles and princess stuff.  She's still bald as I try to figure out if her wig is salvageable or if I need to start looking for a new one.

Mika's Room

A little display shelf made up to look like Mika's bedroom.

 

 The chair is a pincushion from JoAnn Fabrics, the chest of drawers I hope to repaint so they match his room a bit more. All of the toys were found in vending machines or are little miniatures clearanced out at the toy store.

Didi in the Afternoon

I made her a little sweater out of an arm warmer. And, as always, I noticed her right eye is askew. After uploading pictures and putting her away. Oy.  I will get better at this!

Before and After with Mika

So I dragged out a lamp to snap some pictures of Mika in his room.  And as always, my camera fibbed and showed me a preview that looked great for each shot.  As you will see, I had to Shoop several of them. :/

Before 01

After 02

Before 02

After 02

Before 03

After 03

Before 04

After 04

So, I also noticed in the aftermath that his eyes have derped out.  Grr!  Why do I never spot these things before the pictures? >C
Anyway, I am not happy with the afters of any of the shots, even though they are better than the originals.  I just am still trying to figure out how to take pictures of a doll inside a book shelf without shadows everywhere. :/

Bonus pictures - my daughter wanted me to take a picture of Mika with her stuffed animal, Ammy.  So here are those: