Tuesday, February 19, 2008

ABC Wednesday

Something new to try. ABC Wednesday at Mrs. Nesbitt's
Last night I checked and saw that E was the letter for the week. Then ... just kind of sat there. Stumped already. Great. Why is it a person can just chat away on any subject in the world when there are no guidelines? ... hmmmmmmm strange that......

But then I found myself looking into the beautiful eyes on this cat picture that I just got from Anna. That did it. Of course! EYES! What a wonderful E word ......










I love eyes...... as a matter of fact it is what started me making dolls. The faces ... and in particular, the eyes. In the beginning I was looking at classes offered online; found a cute little Elfin face... and that led to a class where I learned to make Eyes with water colour pencils and Pigma pens. Pages of notes on how to make them look 3 dimensional. Now, I draw them on Everything .....










So far, I have done a few that I really love.... plenty that I don't love quite so much... but I definitely still like them all.
























Look .... this poor lady still has no Eyelashes, no Eyebrows.... notice how important they are to the overall appearance.








Experimenting on smaller shapes... here is one on a self covered button... using a catalogue model for inspiration.













She ended up being a mermaid...















Brown eyed button gals .....
















I Even gave glass eyes a try .... in a polymer clay face. Mingus









But.... the Emerald Eyes ... on soft cloth ..... yep, still prefer those.
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37 comments:

  1. KyaniteFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Hi there!

    Wow - what a clever E!
    Really enjoyed your photo's

    Blue

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  2. Mrs MacFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Great ABC post!

    By the way, Bob just gave you an award!

    Helena (Bob's mum)

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  3. HildeS/Frøken FrydFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Wow, how beautiful dolls you are making, and their eyes are just beautiful, so full of life:)
    Todays most beautiful E.

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  4. Jean M FogleFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    I love the eye pics! I always shoot for the eyes when I do dog pics. the eyes are the opening to the soul!

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  5. dotFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    You sure have made some beautiful eyes!!

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  6. DarylFebruary 20, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    WOW .. reallt cool pix!

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  7. Gerald (Ackworth born)February 20, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    i see

    thanks for the comments on awards

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  8. ShelliFebruary 20, 2008 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful eyes, Vee. I love the emerald ones on cloth, too. ;)

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  9. Linda FlemingFebruary 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Vee, your eyes and faces are marvelous! I loved looking at all the different faces you have done- such a variety! You rock!

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  10. Leslie:February 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    What a wonderful collection of eyes. It's amazing how eyes make each one so unique! :D

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  11. HildeS/Frøken FrydFebruary 20, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Hello again.
    Is it ok if I add you to my link list?
    Have a nice day:)
    Hilde.

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  12. kari and kijsaFebruary 20, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Shhhh...today is the SURPRISE BLOGGY BIRTHDAY PARTY for Kari's 40th birthday...hop on over for a little cake, diet coke, and birthday cheer!!!

    blessings,
    kijsa

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  13. Anne-BeritFebruary 20, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    When I saw all these eyes I came to think about the Bondcinema-tune:"For your eyes only".It`s now spinning on my mind.Good E-post:o)

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  14. PetuniaFebruary 20, 2008 at 1:30 PM

    A really great bunch of eyes!I like this post!

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  15. FO - 2February 20, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    Creative E! :)
    You are a real artist! :)))

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  16. C.C.February 20, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Wow, Vee! Very clever idea for your first ABC Wednesday! Beautiful eyes!

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  17. becky aka theRAVFebruary 20, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    Love your eyes. I think you should win for the most beautiful post. Awesome. Made me want to draw some.

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  18. PaulieFebruary 20, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Eyes to the extreme! Excellent!

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  19. mrsnesbittFebruary 20, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    WOW! Artistically EXCELLENT!

    WOW!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2008 at 3:49 PM

    Wow those are so amazing... the eyes ... the dolls... you are such a talented artist... I have to agree I love those last eyes the best...
    Linda

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  21. BumbleVeeFebruary 20, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    just checking to see if anybody visited me..and wow!!... hi everybody....thanks for stopping by to "see" my eyes...! and thx for all the nice comments.

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  22. Little Blue VioletFebruary 20, 2008 at 4:18 PM

    Awesome girl! Love your work.
    Darly

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  23. HappyoneFebruary 20, 2008 at 4:24 PM

    Wow, lots of eyes. Great post.
    Welcome to ABC Wednesday!

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  24. nancyFebruary 20, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    Your eyes are wonderful. I wish I knew the tricks of making them look like that. I'd draw them on everything, too :)
    Nancy

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  25. B.T.Bear (esq.)February 20, 2008 at 8:20 PM

    Yu ar so clever!! Eyes ar a hard bit to dror!

    :@D

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  26. KatneyFebruary 20, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    You've amde some wonderful eyes for your dolls.

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  27. Judi W.February 20, 2008 at 10:54 PM

    You got the eyes going on, girlfriend!

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  28. PaulineFebruary 20, 2008 at 11:24 PM

    You are a talented lady Vee, they are fantastic. Love the emerald eye girl.

    Pauline

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  29. Berit TFebruary 21, 2008 at 12:31 AM

    Very very good!!
    I like your painting eyes very very much!!!
    And all bear so cute:o) !!!!

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  30. VeeFebruary 21, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Loved this entry! I see you do good work with eyebrows, too. ;>

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  31. Kerri FarleyFebruary 21, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    Wow! What a wonderful wonderful post! All of those EYES are FANTASTIC!

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  32. Flassie's Fil'aFebruary 21, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Wow! Lovely eyes. Really
    like your dolls! Fantastic E!

    Have a Blessed Fun Happy
    Creative Healthy Year!!!

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  33. All Bear by PaulaFebruary 26, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    What beautiful eyes Vee! And yes, eyebrows are important ... as anyone without them will no doubt agree.

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  34. BumbleVeeFebruary 27, 2008 at 8:23 AM

    seeing as my eyebrows are so pale you can see them.... maybe I have a slight fascination with eyebrows? Eyes and eyebrows... definite fascinations for me...
    come on over Paula and Vee...I will draw some on for you....lol....

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  35. Miss_YvesFebruary 27, 2008 at 3:07 PM

    Excellent!
    Nice colours!
    Beautiful and strange dolls ...
    miss Yves

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  36. Zada CreationsMarch 4, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    Oh my, you do WONDERFUL eyes!! I really have a "thing" for eyes too. Eyes inspire me, lol. I clip them out of magazines and save pictures online and put them into a folder for when I need inspiration. After all it's the eyes in our creations that speak to people and give our creations a "soul". And wow, I LOVE the eyes you do!!! All your eyes are marvelous, but that last set of green ones really go me ;o) Super-talented you are!!
    (Hugs),
    ~Patricia

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  37. BumbleVeeMarch 4, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Hi Patricia...tx for stopping by ... I love your felted marvels.... at first I thought the cat had glass eyes...but I have decided it was totally felted. Great job!

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