My Doll Show Experience

This year, I made the decision to participate in the Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Artist Convention. The experience was amazing. I got to meet some really great collectors and some really talented Artist. I had the pleasure of meeting a very talented, kind, and personable artist named Joe MacPhale at the show.  I really wanted to share with you my video of Joe MacPhale's BJD dolls that blink... yes they blink!!! The amazing dolls are poseable as well. I was so astounded by the mechanical mind of Joe MacPhale's mind.  If you get a chance, check out his dolls on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joe.macphale or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joe_macphale. Please check out his website at www.ancientwhispers3.com. Each one of his dolls have such intricate pieces and every doll is a piece of Art!!!

See link below if you can't see video:
https://www.facebook.com/maria.quinones.969/videos/815403845292557/

My journey

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to back out of the Quinlan Doll Event. I wanted to post how grateful I am to my family and friends who supported me. For those who were following my journey I apologize for not posting sooner. Here are a few images of the process.

Armature Process

Getting Ready for the Artist Doll & Teddy Bear Weekend in Philadelphia. I have been experimenting with a new Armature. I probably shouldn't be experimenting before this show but it is helping me to be a better artist. I am experiencing the stretching in me as an artist and it's making me learn what works for me and what does not. I have been doing a lot of research and came up with my own way of mapping out the skeletal system in this armature. I know it doesn't need to be this complicated but I find it useful in helping me map out the skeletal form. Here are a few images of my process.

I started with a sketch of my doll and worked on making a jig, I decided to make only one side on the board. I just did my left side and then right side. The bodice I just folded the galvanized wiring in half.

After the jig, I joined the armature together with white floral tape at the spine first and then attached the bodice. I filled in the rib cage cavity and the legs with aluminum foil.

Happy Sculpting!!!