Bases: Freaks

I'm not terribly happy with this particular contest sample doll (from the Random Colourlover contest), but it was a rush job at a time when the thought of dolling made me a bit queasy. Sometimes this doll makes me want to campaign for the increased use of shepherd's crooks in dolling. Maybe I'll do it if I can think of a catchy slogan.

Base: Apitchou

One half of a sample duo for my Beyond the Mask contest. I don't know what it was about this particular mask that suggested "ghost pirate", but I'm glad my brain was all over it like . . . me on a chocolate mint doughnut. Check out his spooky eye! Handy when you're pillaging at night and you left your flashlight on the ship.

Bases: Firefly's World
Napoleon doll made by Elyssa

This rendition of Josephine was created for a FF "romantic couples" challenge. It's also my first ever collaboration. Elyssa tackled Napoleon and I once again took on my fear of elaborate, long dresses. I think I may have won this round!

Base: Selenit Tower

A historical-themed doll, but also a pleasant surprise. When I started her, all I wanted was a quick contest example doll, but I ended up with something I was quite proud of.

The weird colour scheme is due to the nature of the contest: three random words, one doll. The style: rococo. The blown-out green: peridot. The purple: aubergine. Defend your retinas!

Base: Shirley's Dollz

So this is my first 100% pixel shaded doll. Hmm . . . disappointing. She looks totally tool shaded! I suspect this is because a) the base is smallish and b) not enough contrast in the colour choice. This particular lass was made for a contest that was cancelled the very day I created her. Yeeaaaaarg!

Base: Fainelloth Dolls

Yes. I really should fix those sleeves. I was going for loose and flowy-y, but with my talent, that seems to translate to marine mammal-y. I'm not sure where the colour scheme came from. It could be a remnant of all the bad wallpaper I was forced to live with as a child.

Base: Bayonet Garden

The challenge? Doll a Greek god or goddess. I chose to portray Hermes and then went about looking up Hermesty images, most of which depict him in nothing but a sash. So I did that, but it felt like cheating, so I added some clothes.

Lessons learned:
1) Can't. Do. Wings.
2) Can't. Do. Caduceusi.

Base: Sanity Challenged

I still have no idea what a Puzzle Pirate is, so this doll is relegated to the historic page. In the end, pirate trumps all anyway. You have but to say the word "pirate" (or utter a menacing "arrrr") and my skin gets all tingly. Heh . . . jaunty rococo sea-wear is cool.

Base: Milkybox

Made for a Doll With a Weapon contest, this doll is wielding a pudao. The outfit isn't really historically accurate, but is a blend of 13th century Sino-Russo influences. I'm quite proud of this doll, even though she was frustrating to clothe. The trim on the cape took for freaking ever!

Base: Sephora

Based on an outfit I found at Bissonnette On Costume, this is a Greek ensemble that was worn during the Ottoman rule, so it has a lot of Turkish influences. I'm not sure of the exact date of this outfit, but it would fall between the early 16th and the late 19th century.

Base: Appledore Isle

In order to create a Mid-East prince for a contest, I turned once again to the Ottoman Empire and based the look on a picture of 17th century Turks.

Base: Pixelcow Designs (site closed)

Created for a member challenge at FF, I based this doll on the Ditchley portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, seen here. Some parts didn't turn out so well, but I'm happy with the texture on the dress.

Base: Swiss Cheese Army

Not really based on anything, but he looks historical in a sort of a western, late 19th century sort of way. I made him shortly after a visit to my sister's, where she introduced me to the Firefly series, and I think he's subliminally inspired by Dr. Simon Tam. Just . . . with reely long windswept hair.

Base: Dreams In Digital

This outfit, like most of the outfits in this section was inspired by the great fashion plates and illustrations at costumes.org. This is an early 19th century dress. It should totally have a hat, but I was too tired/frustrated/lazy to draw a decent one.

Base: Trumbolice (site closed)

I'm not sure why, but I'm a huge fan of Rococo fashion. Maybe it's the intricate designs and patterns, maybe it's just the shoes. At any rate, I'm very pleased with this doll, which is a version of this picture.