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JillWilli β Willa the wild child
Published: 2004-10-30 02:11:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 3380; Favourites: 58; Downloads: 327
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When I was a little girl, playing in the woods of Massachusetts, I used to pretend I was a wild child... let's just say my version of a female Tarzan. I've always been drawn to rough hand hewn clothes and tools... something about surviving the elements -out there- it all sounded so cool. Willa is based upon that fantasy, the wild child, raised not only in the wood but also by the wood. She is a faerie child of the most pure nature, and as a creature of nature she is shy and skittish as a doe.Related content
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Her face is just precious! And those fingernails... and leaves in the hair...
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awesome... I can't find words... ah one more word.. I am jealous 
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hehe... thanks! I have loads of them so .. sometimes I have to put a little into my dolls too!!
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this one reminds me of the labaranth for some reason ( the jim henson movie)
all your work is great i wish i had one
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I can't deny Brian Froud was a child hood hero, usually I hope I've developed my own style, but I'm honored to have my work compared to one of my favorite movies! Thanks so much for your comment!!
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wow, her haircut is smashin 
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She is really cute
How do you fix the hair on?
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ps- i was reading a short story about fae in central park (delia sherman--she's really good), and willa's like the perfect fit!
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I love this piece, just everything about it is just great! So much detail, and her expression is wonderful/adorable/perfect.
You've some real talent.
ENVY!
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OMG
I do especially love (pardon me) the patck on her socks...
Love your details... nails.. leaves..
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LOL, I'm a fool for worn out clothing, Thanks for noticing!
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the details.... the expression!!!! MY GOSH!!!! She is just wonderful!
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Thank you! I'm thrilled you like her!
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Aaaaaah! this piece is so sentimental! I love the context of the character. Her beautiful brown eyes reflect all those things you wanted it to. The innocence of childhood is so similar to the nature of things that grow in the wild. It's a beautiful concept, I simply love this work. She's truly alive
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Brilliant... must get more sugar cubes, these shy ones seem to like them.
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well, this is very nice, huh?!
IΒ΄m really impressed with the details.
YouΒ΄re very creative!
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Your work is amazing...I love the hair, and the eyes came out really nice. Wonderful details.
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What can i possibly say that hasn't been said...? just the one word... awesome
Such detail...
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She is extremely attractive to the eye...your description of her makes her even more so. I love her face, especially her enourmous eyes. The colors go together well and every detail lends itself so nicely to the look. Simply gorgeous.
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I love the socks. How on earth did you get those fingernails to look that good?
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Oh, it's all just clay... Little strips of ivory sculpey on the tips, smoke and mirrors. hehe
Works out well, Thanks for noticing!
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She is so cute! What is her hair made from? Great pose!!! Fav
Thats sculpey right, not epoxy?
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Yeah, her face and hands are polymer (Jack's Ethnic Prosculpt) and her feet are Magic Sculpt... the hair was this cool (green although the color isn't nearly as bright here in this pic) Boa I found at XXI Forever (clothing store) I think it's Mohair.. but the lable doesn't say, it's super soft what ever it is!
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Why did you use two different types of clay on her?
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Ah, good question. Because I wanted her to have really skinny legs, and the Magic Sculpt is best for that. It's really rock hard when it cures, and you don't have to worry as much about it fracturing or breaking (shipping and handling) as you would polymer.
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Ah thanks! Does she have a wire frame? I have problems with armatures and getting my figures to STAND...let alone squat!
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Squatting is easier than standing, actually, because instead of having to balance on two points you've got three (tripod, you know?). But yes, I always make a wire frame for my figures. I know there are folks who don't, but I don't know how to work any other way. Once you have an armature you can do all sorts of things with it to make it stand, squat, what ever. It's actually my favorite part, because making the little stick-man do all these dynamic things is entertaining.. LOL... and I love big feet, which makes it easier as well... big flippers make sturdy figures. Also some folks (who aren't as nuts about big feet as I am) use brass rods to make their figures stand. They either have the rods go from the dolls foot contact point into a hole in the base or the other way round. With that technique you can even make a figure balancing on one foot. It give you a whole new range of possibilities!
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Hon this is very well done... as usual.. I'm not sure really what to say but I'm impresssed.
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More excellent work, this is very well done. The face is expressive with those large eyes, and everything about her just seems timid and fleeting. The hair is nice, the leaves are a good touch, even if it is an obvious addition to make.
I like how you have a sort of story surrounding all of your sculptures, that shows you care. They're all pretty interesting, for not being too elaborate. You don't go into that much details in the description, at least, you may have thoughts about them you don't reveal. Anyway, the backstories are nice.
I notice the wildchild, raised by the wood, has a little metal ring on her right hand. Hmm. I suppose she found it?
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This is spectacular! I really admire your work. All of your characters are so neat and this one in particular is very expressive. I always look forward to your next piece.
(I don't know why this didn't post the first time, sorry!)
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This is spectacular! I really admire all of your work. Your characters are so neat and this one in particular is very expressive.
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^_^ I remember playing games like that as a kid myself and such a love for things made from nature. Beautiful capture of such a spirit!
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