I never played with baby dolls when I was growing up. I don't remember why. I've always been fascinated with what I believe are mostly male designers think what cute or beautiful babies to be. Some of the images kind of scare me to tell you the truth. Maybe by blowing them up and studying them as I paint them, some of the mystery can be explained. I don't know. I'm thinking of doing a couple of more.
24x18 oil on canvas
23 comments:
Too funny, I've felt the same way about some dolls! I think you did a nice job capturing the vacant expression of a baby doll. What a fun subject, it would be neat to see a whole series of them hanging together. Kind of creepy too.
I know what you mean about dolls,sometimes scary something to do with a certain horror film I watched:/ Interesting idea though Sheila, perhaps by painting them you will let us see your take on the subject...
Oh wow, you've explained exactly how so many of us 'girls' felt about dolls! And what a grim looking doll. Awesome painting lovely lady.
I was thinking this one looked like it was staring daggers through me so felt much better when I read your words and discovered it was a doll! What a wonderful idea, Sheila. You've captured something about this one, that is for sure! I cannot wait to see your next one!
I think you are on to something here, this is a really strong piece of painting.
What an amazing and interesting life you have. This is my first visit to your blog and I look forward to return visits.
This is great Sheila.
And now a series? Cannot wait!!!
The mouth is exquisite, Sheila! (And interesing that it is closed by design.)
Indeed, this looks very doll-like. Great job. When I did a doll in pastel, my older son was creeped out by it - I think his feelings about dolls match yours. You captured that doll emptiness very well.
Now the pig -- I just love it!
Great job Sheila! I love the eyebrows and lashes...you captured the doll's vacant stare perfectly. I still have all my baby dolls in the attic. Now you are inspiring me to use them in a painting.
I always shuddered when walking into my daughters bedrooms were dolls were lined up in rows.
I have never understood my fear.
Your painting though is gentle and has charm. I like this Sheila.
Regards
Kowaii!!!! Funny you should paint this. I was just thinking of painting Kewpie-chan, but mine isn't as scary looking. Great job capturing the "look...."
I think you've conveyed the apprehension you feel towards baby dolls very well in your painting. I've always found the things to be a little creepy also.
Lovely painting Sheila! I totally understand what you're talking about!!
Missed the last few posts ....love the pig! You're doing such a fantastic job with animals. I can see your love for them in your paintings!!
manon
I meant my Kewpie-doll isn't as scary looking as your doll.
Sheila!
I did have to gasp slightly when seeing the doll's face. It is a bit spooky. She won't stop staring at me!
You did a nice job capturing the glossy, porcelain-like quality of the doll's skin.
Why is she pouting at us?!? Make her stop, Sheila!
-Dean (^_^)
Baby dolls were not my thing as a child either and I think the scary factor had something to do with it. You really captured the look of the doll.
I enjoyed reading all the other comments too...scary seems to be the consensus!
You are definitely right about your painting being "completely different"! I am trying to imagine how it must look on a wall in this size. The comments are also really interesting. I didn't know so many of us are "creeped out" by dolls. I wonder if your forensic background is coming through here!! I guess we can't get too analytical about what we paint. Great job in capturing the essence of this subject.
Love your animal pictures and also how you do so much for them. Good to see you've got the ebay widget going!
How about doing a whole series of these for Halloween....creepy!
You have a very interesting project going on there, Sheila.
I love your brushwork on this doll, tho I find them often creepy too. Great job!
Love this! More of these!! (:
I didn't know anyone else felt that way about the basic baby doll toy! I've always found baby dolls, clowns, and buttons to be borderline repulsive -- definitely creepy. When the horror movie Chuckie was released, I thought it would have been much more effective if Chuckie had been a generic baby doll ...
As for the art: absolutely love your Vespas done today ... great stuff.
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