Saturday, February 27, 2010

Under The Wire

(this is not my dark angel, but a little fae that I did several years ago)


As per usual, I am just under the wire for completing my angel piece for the ADO Monthly Challenge. I set a goal to try and do every challenge this year and got off to a rocky start by missing the January one! This challenge, as can be seen is angels



I decided to do a dark angel. This piece is one of my Kindreds, so I did not want her to be too dark, but I didn't want her all light and fluff either. She is shown below as a WIP, with her gown (antique beaded netting), and the very rough templates I made for her wings.




Below, she is getting her hair "done". Messy, messy job.




Done! I am going to have to figure out what my hubby did to the settings in my camera when he borrowed it, as I am not happy at all with how my pics are turning out.






I truly believe we all have angels in our lives. Just as we are so unique, angels must be too - perhaps not all have earned their white wings yet...just like this little gal

Now I have to find my manual for my camera and retake some pics so I can list her in my Etsy shop


By the way - did I vaguely hear the word "Spring" mentioned recently? Last weekend, (no snow, sunny) I would have believed it. Today? Not so much





20 comments:

yoborobo said...

Wow, Sue! She is just gorgeous. You are so talented! I love her face. :) And I know exactly how you feel about the camera. It seems like I get things working and someone flips something or changes something and all my pics are ick. :) Happy weekend!

Debby said...

She is so beautiful. I beleive we all have angels also..
Debby

Sherry Goodloe said...

I love your doll Sue . . . those big beautiful eyes.

Oooo looks like you've got big SNOW too . . . yikes!

Vicki/Jake said...

Ooo, something different..I love this one.. You do darn good under the wire girl!
Ya, so much for the Spring word...

Stay warm

Tristan Robin said...

wow
her face is beautiful - and the costuming is gorgeous. I love that (beaded?) black flower she's carrying.

I like this dark side of you!

Odddollz by Jacqui said...

Sue your little dark Angel was soooo worth the wait!! She is adorable:) I love her dress and that sweet sweet face!

Hugz
jacqui

Robin's Egg Bleu said...

Your dolls are GORGEOUS! And I sympathize with the hair situation...that's why I always make mine out of paperclay, I've never quite gotten the hang of wigmaking! Her hair turned out lovely, by the way!

thomi said...

I love your cute dark angel!

Sea Gypsy said...

I love the way you did her wings and the dress is just perfect! Everything about her is adorable!
It does look cold, but spring can't be too far off.

Anonymous said...

She's beautiful Sue... not too dark but just a little bit.

I believe also we have angels in our lives.... I just have to think about Renee and know it's true.
Pattee

Dianie said...

Sue,
She is gorgeous! I love her in every way. There is something so special about your dolls :)
You have oodles of SNOW!
We were promised a storm on Saturday but luckily it passed by. Today we are having a Spring like day, so I think I will take advantage and spruce up the front yard.

~Diane

Healing Woman said...

I love your dolls. Your Fae Angel is so charming. I love the eyes on all your dolls, it's as though they think and feel emotions.

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

Oh I am such a fan!! They are all so beautiful! I like the dark one as well..beautiful!

Unknown said...

your angel turned out wonderful Sue!

julie campbell said...

She is beautiful Sue,love those soulful eyes,I hate it when I cant get my cqmera settings right but she looks just gorgeous anyway
julie xxx

Speradora said...

hi sue...i've just seen you already received this award, but i appreciate you work so much, i give it to you for the second time...
it's in my new blog
http://asifbymagicbackgrounds.blogspot.com/

julietk said...

I like to believe in Angels. She is just fabulous. In admiration Juliet

Oops! Desperate Blogger~ said...

She's beautiful Sue! Deadlines...I think there is a reason that dead is in the word! Or should it be dread? Hugs to you,
Cindy

Unknown said...

Sue, your angel is beautiful! I love the paint job on her face :)

FlightFancy said...

Sue, she is beautiful. She has such a thoughtful expression. I wonder what is going on in her mind. Oh and tell Hubby no more borrowing the camera! :)