Title: Past MOTM
emy - May 1, 2008 03:56 PM (GMT)
APRIL 08 - HPRocks14
How did you get into dolling?
I started out with webpages, actually, but I learned really quickly how graphics are required to make a page really spectacular. Since I usually made Harry Potter layouts, I needed some ideas for banners and such. My hunt for inspiration brought me to Fairy Dollz (no longer online) which had a whole section of Harry Potter themed dolls. From there, I learned about bases, doll makers (I refuse to use them nowadays), dol forums, and custom designed dolls.
What inspires you?
I'm usually inspired by other people's work. I never use their idea or doll theme, but just seeing beautiful work gets my creative brain pumping. I also get inspired by scene's that members write at my rpg, Number 12.
Do you have any favourite bases?
I'm very partial to If Looks Could Kill, but lately I've been digging Doll on the Hill Factory's bases. I love portait bases, as well, so the old UG Exclusive is one I use quite often.
What program do you use?
Paint Shop Pro 8. I'm too lazy and poor to upgrade. Plus, I'm really attached to PSP8, mostly because I know where everything is and upgrading would result in my having to relearn things.
What part of a doll is your favorite?
I love hair, but I'm not very good at dolling it. I love the different colors, haircuts, and textures that you can play with.
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most?
I love making gifts for other people. Usually, it will be because I was asked for one or was inspired by something he or she did. I love making dolls and seeing smiles from those who receive them. Mushy? Totally. But still very true. =)
Is there anything you'd like to learn?
I'm always looking for fold tutorials. Any sort of fold is like pulling teeth for me. I'd love to shade skirts or dresses like a pro. I'm always at Doll on the Hill Factory, looking at those tuts.
Do you have any tips for your fellow dollers?
Whatever you do, don't stop. If something on the doll doesn't look right, step aside for a minute (I suggest a chocolate break), then go back to your work. Chances are, you'll see where improvements can be made or how to fix that trouble spot. There is no need to scrap a doll. I'm sure it's beautiful, even if you don't see it at the time. =)
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
This is a very difficult question...
Possibly my newest doll (for now, anyway lol!):
Base.
How did you get into dolling?
I started out with webpages, actually, but I learned really quickly how graphics are required to make a page really spectacular. Since I usually made Harry Potter layouts, I needed some ideas for banners and such. My hunt for inspiration brought me to Fairy Dollz (no longer online) which had a whole section of Harry Potter themed dolls. From there, I learned about bases, doll makers (I refuse to use them nowadays), dol forums, and custom designed dolls.
What inspires you?
I'm usually inspired by other people's work. I never use their idea or doll theme, but just seeing beautiful work gets my creative brain pumping. I also get inspired by scene's that members write at my rpg, Number 12.
Do you have any favourite bases?
I'm very partial to If Looks Could Kill, but lately I've been digging Doll on the Hill Factory's bases. I love portait bases, as well, so the old UG Exclusive is one I use quite often.
What program do you use?
Paint Shop Pro 8. I'm too lazy and poor to upgrade. Plus, I'm really attached to PSP8, mostly because I know where everything is and upgrading would result in my having to relearn things.
What part of a doll is your favorite?
I love hair, but I'm not very good at dolling it. I love the different colors, haircuts, and textures that you can play with.
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most?
I love making gifts for other people. Usually, it will be because I was asked for one or was inspired by something he or she did. I love making dolls and seeing smiles from those who receive them. Mushy? Totally. But still very true. =)
Is there anything you'd like to learn?
I'm always looking for fold tutorials. Any sort of fold is like pulling teeth for me. I'd love to shade skirts or dresses like a pro. I'm always at Doll on the Hill Factory, looking at those tuts.
Do you have any tips for your fellow dollers?
Whatever you do, don't stop. If something on the doll doesn't look right, step aside for a minute (I suggest a chocolate break), then go back to your work. Chances are, you'll see where improvements can be made or how to fix that trouble spot. There is no need to scrap a doll. I'm sure it's beautiful, even if you don't see it at the time. =)
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
This is a very difficult question...
Possibly my newest doll (for now, anyway lol!):
Base.
emy - June 2, 2008 02:31 PM (GMT)
May 08 - Eipuriru
How did you get into dolling? I honestly can't remember! Probably Angy-Chan's, that is where my first doll's base was from.
What inspires you? Everything, fandoms, music... people! I love making things fro people especially.
Do you have any favorite bases? Jo's portrait base. My all-time favorite.
What program do you use? MSPaint! I have Adobe Photoshop CS3 but that's for transperancy unless I use iaza.com
What part of a doll is your favorite? Making the little edits, like skintones, facial expressions, make... easy things. xD
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most? Tiny ones that i can give away!
Is there anything you'd like to learn? Finish a doll in less then a few days.
Do you have any tips for your fellow dollers? KEEP GOING. You may see your dolls as pile of dog turd, that isn't necessarily bad, look at where you need to improve and remember it the next time you're doing a doll. Improvement will come, even if you can't tell at first.
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
My poor abandoned character Blaise, but oh well. i loved how I did her whole... everything and she came out EXACTLY how I wanted. =D
Base: Jo's / Underground Exclusive (site down)
How did you get into dolling? I honestly can't remember! Probably Angy-Chan's, that is where my first doll's base was from.
What inspires you? Everything, fandoms, music... people! I love making things fro people especially.
Do you have any favorite bases? Jo's portrait base. My all-time favorite.
What program do you use? MSPaint! I have Adobe Photoshop CS3 but that's for transperancy unless I use iaza.com
What part of a doll is your favorite? Making the little edits, like skintones, facial expressions, make... easy things. xD
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most? Tiny ones that i can give away!
Is there anything you'd like to learn? Finish a doll in less then a few days.
Do you have any tips for your fellow dollers? KEEP GOING. You may see your dolls as pile of dog turd, that isn't necessarily bad, look at where you need to improve and remember it the next time you're doing a doll. Improvement will come, even if you can't tell at first.
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
My poor abandoned character Blaise, but oh well. i loved how I did her whole... everything and she came out EXACTLY how I wanted. =D
Base: Jo's / Underground Exclusive (site down)
emy - July 2, 2008 02:30 PM (GMT)
June 08 - itsjustcourt
How did you get into dolling? I was on DollzMania I believe and then somehow stumbled over Angychan and then Shouri ^^
What inspires you? My characters, or other people's characters.
Do you have any favourite bases? I really LOVE PPKH but I'm up for using anything, really
What program do you use? I used PaintShopPro on our old computer but with my Mac I use a program called Seashore. It's actually pretty neat!
What part of a doll is your favorite? DETAILS. I just love adding in little details, especially on really small dolls.
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most? I like fancy dolls or ones that really show off what the character is like.
Is there anything you'd like to learn? I'd love to know how to do really awesome backgrounds or maybe make my own bases!
Do you have any tips for your fellow dollers? Always doll for yourself! There will always be someone out there that doesn't like what you do so just doll what you like =)
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
Base
I just love everything about it! The outfit is just gorgeous and the reason I made it just makes it awesome, too =D
How did you get into dolling? I was on DollzMania I believe and then somehow stumbled over Angychan and then Shouri ^^
What inspires you? My characters, or other people's characters.
Do you have any favourite bases? I really LOVE PPKH but I'm up for using anything, really
What program do you use? I used PaintShopPro on our old computer but with my Mac I use a program called Seashore. It's actually pretty neat!
What part of a doll is your favorite? DETAILS. I just love adding in little details, especially on really small dolls.
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most? I like fancy dolls or ones that really show off what the character is like.
Is there anything you'd like to learn? I'd love to know how to do really awesome backgrounds or maybe make my own bases!
Do you have any tips for your fellow dollers? Always doll for yourself! There will always be someone out there that doesn't like what you do so just doll what you like =)
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
Base
I just love everything about it! The outfit is just gorgeous and the reason I made it just makes it awesome, too =D
emy - August 11, 2008 11:01 AM (GMT)
July 08 - laithwen
How did you get into dolling?
I started out with Palace dolls back in either 2000 or 2001. I had a site displaying all of my drag-and-drop creations, but I soon met my first sister site, Snowy. She always made her own bases and handdrew her own dolls, and she eventually inspired me to do so, too. I finally got into it around 2003-04, and then she hosted my site.
What inspires you?
Other dollers. :) Seriously, when I'm at college, I never have time to pixel, or even visit forums much of the time. I could go for months without pixelling a single thing, but as soon as I return and immerse myself into the community, and see what everyone else has been up to, I always feel inspired to start dolling again. That, and various fandoms I'm obsessed with. :lol:
Do you have any favourite bases?
Not particularly. Since I got a new computer two years ago, I lost a lot of my old bases, so now I just pick and choose whichever ones will suit my needs, or whichever poses are interesting enough to give me a new idea.
What program do you use?
MSPaint to do all the dolling, then Paint Shop Pro 8 for transparency.
What part of a doll is your favorite?
Hair. It usually takes me the longest to do, and it's often the most frustrating, but it's always (what I think is) the best-looking part of my dolls.
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most?
I never really thought about this...I suppose ones with lots of detail. At the moment, I'm very into steampunk fashion - I love the elaborate clothes and ornate details.
Is there anything you'd like to learn
How to properly do folds on nearly any type of clothing. :lol: I'm very bad in that department.
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
My most recent one:
Base
How did you get into dolling?
I started out with Palace dolls back in either 2000 or 2001. I had a site displaying all of my drag-and-drop creations, but I soon met my first sister site, Snowy. She always made her own bases and handdrew her own dolls, and she eventually inspired me to do so, too. I finally got into it around 2003-04, and then she hosted my site.
What inspires you?
Other dollers. :) Seriously, when I'm at college, I never have time to pixel, or even visit forums much of the time. I could go for months without pixelling a single thing, but as soon as I return and immerse myself into the community, and see what everyone else has been up to, I always feel inspired to start dolling again. That, and various fandoms I'm obsessed with. :lol:
Do you have any favourite bases?
Not particularly. Since I got a new computer two years ago, I lost a lot of my old bases, so now I just pick and choose whichever ones will suit my needs, or whichever poses are interesting enough to give me a new idea.
What program do you use?
MSPaint to do all the dolling, then Paint Shop Pro 8 for transparency.
What part of a doll is your favorite?
Hair. It usually takes me the longest to do, and it's often the most frustrating, but it's always (what I think is) the best-looking part of my dolls.
What types of dolls do you enjoy making the most?
I never really thought about this...I suppose ones with lots of detail. At the moment, I'm very into steampunk fashion - I love the elaborate clothes and ornate details.
Is there anything you'd like to learn
How to properly do folds on nearly any type of clothing. :lol: I'm very bad in that department.
Out of all the dolls you have made, which one is your favorite?
My most recent one:
Base