Alright... I've burned my fingers way too much, grabbing spotlights that are WAY too hot to touch! I need to start producing again. I have to send 5 figures to the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA) for consideration/application to become an Artisan in October. It's tough, but it will move me one step closer to become a working, professional artist. I have to send my best pieces. The criteria are pretty strict, but I've been studying them and refining my technique with an eye toward meeting and exceeding them. AND I want to have at least 12-15 figures ready to sell at the trade show which is 3 days before the deadline for Artisan application.
I need more dolls! I will not, however, start "cranking 'em out" just for the sake of having them. Once I start doing that, I might as well just hang it up because I won't enjoy it and it will come through in the work and they won't mean anything to anyone because they won't mean anything to me.
Moving on...O.K., so, here's a picture of the latest one in process. He'll be a sort of a winter wizard/shaman with leather overtunic and he'll 
have long blue/gray mohair. I am rather proud of the face I did for him. Lots of detail. As always, speak up and give me feedback, folks. It means a lot. Mike
have long blue/gray mohair. I am rather proud of the face I did for him. Lots of detail. As always, speak up and give me feedback, folks. It means a lot. Mike
Your work is wonderful. Found you on Small Stuff Digest and have added your blog to my blogroll over at http://minileapsandbounds.blogspot.com/
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Hi Mike,
ReplyDeleteFound you via Small Stuff too.....fantastic work and a really interesting blog.
Look forward to reading more :-)
Mike, again just wonderful! He looks like he has a good secret about our future but he's not likely to tell.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Dolls, James Carrington is a real inspiration to others and such a down to earth person! Good luck with your IGMA submission!
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