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Sunday, September 25, 2022

New Artwork for the 1:6 Crowd

Wow, it has been a long time since I've posted. I just haven't had much interest in doll photography lately. I did put a lot of effort into cleaning up and organizing my doll crafting/photography area during August, so I was at least getting things done, although I've missed interacting with you all and getting stuff online.

Last weekend, Mr. BTEG and I went to an outdoor craft fair. One booth had a variety of poured acrylic paintings in various sizes, including tiny ones, just about the right size for Barbie artwork.

Cassie is enjoying a warm drink in the cooler fall weather, next to her lovely new painting. Canvases in this size are super cheap at the craft stores. I have some blank ones that I want to create something on; I just can't decide what would be "just right." Although now that I think about it, maybe a stylized pumpkin for the fall, and a pansy for another; pansies are my favorite flower. There were also mini easels being sold with the little paintings. I did buy one, but it's not the right proportions. I could probably make an easel, or just hang this on the wall. I didn't want to hang it this time, because I'm moving on to another photo shoot or two with this backdrop.

I may have to buy another ring light. I used my large "softbox" light for this shoot, and most of the photos turned out blurry, I think because of lighting issues.  I don't exactly like the composition of this, and some of the edges are blurry, but my goodness, I really wanted to get this shoot done. I also need to do some serious doll sewing. Cassie is wearing the only pair of long pants that I own for the Barbie group. 

Talking of cooler fall weather, as if right on cue, the temperature dropped about 30 degrees Fahrenheit on the first day of fall. Autumn is my favorite season, and it is rather glorious here right now. I hope that you all are doing well!


6 comments:

  1. Hi Barb! Nice to hear from you again!
    The artwork is very cute, and it does match the blue wall. I always hang out the artwork using poster putty, so I can switch it, so maybe you would like to give that a try. I like the chair too and your composition overall.
    Autumn is also my favorite season, I love the colors and the chilly weather. Although here is pretty warm until early-October, but still.

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    1. I'm so glad to be back! The wall and the painting were very nice timing. I bought the scrapbook paper a couple of weeks ago, and then I bought the painting last week. I have some poster stuff, but the next pictures that I'm taking aren't 1:6 scale, so I just didn't want to bother. I'm glad that you like how the picture turned out. The weather around here can be pretty variable, but this year it's like the weather knew what day the equinox was.

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  2. I bought the softbox lately an I have to say that I expected more from it. I feel like light from softbox is to perfect for shooting dioramas. It makes miniature world less real.
    I love the dresser by the way☺️

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    1. I can see what you're saying about your softbox. For me, it doesn't provide sharp enough light, so the edges of objects become blurry. The dresser was a lucky eBay find; I was happy to find it.

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  3. This chair looks extra comfy, just perfect for an evening with a cup of tea and a good book. Perfect for autunm. Cute piece of art too.

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    1. I have a human-sized chair similar to this doll one, and it is quite comfortable. I love the autumn days of hot drinks, a comfortable space, and a book. Glad that you like the art.

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