Procrastinating Big Time

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So - I have some really lovely blank kits - I think I have enough supplies to start a reborn (but still waiting for many basics in the mail)- I have watched many tutorials - I have a background in painting ceramics using dry brush, sponging and air brushing techniques - I think I may have an eye for colour. My oven came.

BUT - the test kit I have that I was going to use as practice I just don’t like - Its Alba asleep and I just don’t feel inspired or confident :frowning: does anyone else ever feel this way?

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I like some better than others and I’ve only ordered one that I didn’t like. I painted and sold it but it wasn’t as much fun as painting ones I love. Alba can actually be cute. Just don’t accentuate the chin crease. If nothing else, she’ll be a good baby to practice colors and techniques on.

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@jeanhai Thank you so much for your reply - I have to start somewhere, sometime, eventually :slight_smile:

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When I started on my very first one, all what I care is to find somewhere cheap for me to get a feel of it. When you start to feel confident and ready to sell you can buy the sculpts that you attracted to, IMO.

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I felt more confident painting the kits I didn’t like cause I wasn’t afraid to ruin them

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Lol. This is a good attitude.

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Good point :slight_smile:

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Take it like this- since you don’t care for the kit so much, it won’t matter if you mess up :wink: this gives you more freedom. I am going to bet that you are going to be absolutely awesome at this- don’t just dip your toes in- dive in girl!!! :star::star:

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@katieperry thank you for your kind words! :slight_smile: Very true that it doesn’t matter how much I mess up with this one - about to take the plunge! :slight_smile:

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Me too.

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You might be surprised that you feelings can change as you go. I had kits that I absolutely disliked in the beginning become my favorites. Good luck! Please share your progress as artists here can help you on your reborning journey.

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If you are new at this get your feet with some uglies. You won’t feel pressured, you can play and experiment.

I am a long time artist. I sculpt and illustrate etc. I was surprised at the learning curve. I don’t do realism so it was extra challenging.

I think of sculpts as a blank canvas, don’t look at the prototypes just do you own thing and see what happens, you may be pleasantly surprised.

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I love ugly kits… because who cares? :joy::joy::joy:

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I have been reborning as a hobby for a year. I dove in, messed up a lot and still mess up. The mistakes I made and still make help me learn. A lot of good people here help me a lot. I am thankful for them.

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Just want to thank you all for the kindness and encouragement - will see how I go :slight_smile:

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You can do it. Trust me. The first few dolls are usually. Ummm. Interesting. Lol.

Mine ended up in the trash. Lol. But I went on to sell dolls to television. Remember. You can always strip the paint and start over. And over. And over. Unless you melt it of course. Lol

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Invest in a big bottle of Windsor & newton brush cleaner restorer use a kitchen sponge and old toothbrush and a rag and paint wipes right off

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I just love you guys (gals) whatever is acceptably PC - please forgive me, I really appreciate your words of wisdom and encouragement - Thank you! :slight_smile:

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Oh yeah I have no doubt it will be ‘interesting’ LOL