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ABOUT ME |
 Ever since I was a small child I've enjoyed drawing and painting, and I developed a highly realistic style. However, art isn't just a hobby to me. I spent the first 12 years of my working life in advertising agencies, including Young & Rubicam (London), working my way up to the position of Creative Director. I subsequently started my own multimedia design agency, winning such noteable clients as BT (British Telecommunications plc).My discovery of fashion doll repaints (and indeed fashion dolls in general) was purely by chance, but as soon as I saw them I knew I had to try it for myself. To my surprise my first repaint (done in November 2001) turned out better than I expected, and sold for $200 on eBay! I've come a long way since then, but I still really enjoy doing it. I try to make each repaint different to the last, although sometimes commissions dictate otherwise. Even though the dolls are not very big, I take close-up photographs to show the detail, which get added to my online Gallery. I always use professional-quality acrylic paints (Liquitex and Golden), and very fine brushes. I sometimes apply eyelashes, and even nail polish. To create an even more unique look, I sometimes remove the factory hair, and root in completely new hair (known as a reroot). It takes a lot of time and patience, but the result is worth it! |
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