hi, bjd artist crossing over?

stacia_ · Post by **stacia_** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 3:44 pm

Hi! I'm Stacia, I've been sculpting and painting ball jointed dolls for years but I've been fascinated with the beauty and presence of life-sized adult dolls lately, especially after hearing about the AI thing realdoll has in the works. I would love to start working with them!

Not really sure what else to say. I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone and getting inspired

Lemminkainen · Post by **Lemminkainen** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 4:46 pm

Welcome to TDF stacia_.
If things work out for you, perhaps we'll experience the results of your talents.
Good luck and have a good time here.

Dolly Dearest · Post by **Dolly Dearest** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:05 pm

Welcome to the forum, Stacia!

Post by **Mondoon** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 5:39 pm

Hi Stacia, welcome to the forum.
I have one full size silicone and one DollsTown BJD so I'm quite familiar with the type of face-up and tattooing or body blushing work you may have been doing.
Dealing with silicone or TPE is a whole different medium to work with so you will learn a lot more about the material working with a full size doll.

I hope you see one that you like and decide to buy one. You'll enjoy having her or him around.

Stewie studmuffin · Post by **Stewie studmuffin** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 6:02 pm

Hello and welcome Stacia! This is certainly the place to get inspired!

rubherkitty · Post by **rubherkitty** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 7:06 pm

Hello Stacia and Welcome!

We love doll artist of all types.
Do you have any examples of your work?

Regards
RK

TTNLBTPD · Post by **TTNLBTPD** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 7:48 pm

Welcome. We already have a famous Stacy here that photographs RD's. I'd say at least change that username before all hell breaks loose.

Anung Un Rama · Post by **Anung Un Rama** » Tue Dec 27, 2016 7:53 pm

Welcome aboard Stacia_, we are looking forward to seeing your contributions and I think your user name is fine, Photographer Stacy's work is in a class of its own

, and her Avatar also prevents any confusion.

Feel free to also share your BJDs as well as there is a section for them here too viewforum.php?f=64

Cheers Anung

stacia_ · Post by **stacia_** » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:25 pm

thank you everyone!

Mondoon wrote:Hi Stacia, welcome to the forum.
I have one full size silicone and one DollsTown BJD so I'm quite familiar with the type of face-up and tattooing or body blushing work you may have been doing.
Dealing with silicone or TPE is a whole different medium to work with so you will learn a lot more about the material working with a full size doll.

I hope you see one that you like and decide to buy one. You'll enjoy having her or him around.

yes, i'm super excited to learn a bunch of different material processes-the process of experimenting/making the molds and castings was almost more fun for me than the sculpting part. and i have a couple dolls in the marketplace bookmarked already, lol. i think i just like having quiet friends around

stacia_ · Post by **stacia_** » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:28 pm

rubherkitty wrote:Hello Stacia and Welcome!

We love doll artist of all types.
Do you have any examples of your work?

Regards
RK

here are some

http://homesafe69.tumblr.com/tagged/my+art

Post by **Mondoon** » Wed Dec 28, 2016 7:53 pm

stacia_ wrote:thank you everyone!

Mondoon wrote:Hi Stacia, welcome to the forum.
I have one full size silicone and one DollsTown BJD so I'm quite familiar with the type of face-up and tattooing or body blushing work you may have been doing.
Dealing with silicone or TPE is a whole different medium to work with so you will learn a lot more about the material working with a full size doll.

I hope you see one that you like and decide to buy one. You'll enjoy having her or him around.
yes, i'm super excited to learn a bunch of different material processes-the process of experimenting/making the molds and castings was almost more fun for me than the sculpting part. and i have a couple dolls in the marketplace bookmarked already, lol. i think i just like having quiet friends around

I took a look at your work from the link, amazing stuff. I've not seen work like yours on a BJD before. That mask is gorgeous, so detailed for 1/3 scale, and I love your Judith, remarkable sculpt, love the wig too. The chest plate dress is just amazing.
Judging by your work I'd say that a silicone doll would be an easier medium to work with than TPE. Adding and modifying or shaping silicone is a lot easier.
Bear this in mind when choosing a doll.
And, yes, I like having quiet friends around too.

Xephyr · Post by **Xephyr** » Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:19 pm

Welcome to The World of Dollcraft, Stacia!

rubherkitty · Post by **rubherkitty** » Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:59 pm

I checked out your site. You are very talented.

Love dolls are still in their infancy and have many miles and routes to travel. Looking forward to seeing you involved. I hope to make silicone dolls someday that pushes the boundaries on fantasy.
Some doll makers have done custom work, but it has been very limited.