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vrm1979
June 22nd, 2008, 11:58 AM
Hello

I'm very new to the craft of dollmaking. I've been looking around here and you all do amazing sculptures, even those who are just starting. Would be an honour to get some tips and critics from you. This is my first attempt at a clay doll and I'm also new at painting figures and applying mohair.

This baby chick doll is made of air dry clay, I had to work quite fast because it dries fast and had to had the fingers and tools wet to work properly but it's funny hehe. I painted it with acrylic paint (the typical ones used to paint warhammer figures. My boyfriend has some of these) and some tiny bits of mohair, plastic red eyes too. Ah, and wire armature wrapped with tape, of course.

It took me like 15 hours or so working every now and then.

Let me know your thoughts. Tips and critics are very welcome. I won't do any changes on this figure but they will be helpful for the next one.

Thanks everybody in advance! :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/vrm1979/baby_chickPAINTED.jpg

If you want to view the images bigger just go to the link below:
http://vrm1979crafts.deviantart.com/art/BABY-CHICK-FINISHED-88889307
vrm1979
June 23rd, 2008, 12:39 PM
I post here looking for feedback and what I get is spam! Or is this a joke for beginners? :D hehehe :wtf:

American style ribs, I must try it!:yum: no, no... I won't check the links but I will look for a good american style rib recipe someday! :)
hapakid88
June 23rd, 2008, 01:34 PM
im sorry no ones respond so far but it takes time :] but this did catch my eye. its an incredible piece for your first time. a little it of sharp rough lines in some places but other than that quit good (especiaaly for a first) also the part of it i really liked is the painting. you did a great job painting it :P keep the good work up! (p.s. please dont let my low postcount throw you off. i lost the pass to my old account) :]
vrm1979
June 23rd, 2008, 02:28 PM
im sorry no ones respond so far but it takes time :] but this did catch my eye. its an incredible piece for your first time. a little it of sharp rough lines in some places but other than that quit good (especiaaly for a first) also the part of it i really liked is the painting. you did a great job painting it :P keep the good work up! (p.s. please dont let my low postcount throw you off. i lost the pass to my old account) :]

Thanks for your reply! Yeah, I have to control better the smoothness, it's dificult to do with air dry clay, as it dries as I work with it hehe. Hope to get better with next doll.

I'm glad you like the painting, it took me like 2 long hours to paint, hope to get faster with the practice and time :)

Ops, looks like someone has deleted the spam post. It's better like this. American style ribs have nothing to do with this baby chick :D hehe
maddmaestro
June 23rd, 2008, 07:15 PM
looking good! for your first attempt this shows loads of talent and potential! kep at it, and welcome to concept art.

Maddmaestro
vrm1979
June 23rd, 2008, 07:25 PM
looking good! for your first attempt this shows loads of talent and potential! kep at it, and welcome to concept art.

Maddmaestro

wow! I feel flattered. Many thanks for your kind words :)
alicat08
July 10th, 2008, 02:11 PM
This is great for a first attempt! It caught my eye and i can't wait to see more from ya!
TeaMonster
July 11th, 2008, 05:13 AM
Such an interesting choice of subject matter for your first.
Any particular reason?
I find these chics a little creepy, remind me of Skeksis :)
Well done on your first and come back with a second, welcome to CA!
vrm1979
July 16th, 2008, 04:50 AM
alicat08: Thanks! I will post a new work soon, I did it some days ago and forgot to post it. I may show it later today ;)

TeaMonster: Many thanks for your kind words! No particular reason, just came to my mind to do a chick. Ah yeah, he can be a Skeksis baby, didn't know what specie he was, now I know, thanks! hehe Today I will post a new one :)