Rafael Posted March 28, 2012 Hi all, My name is Rafael. I am a professional BJD customizer. Now I switched to Dollfie dream style. Here is the head of SQ Lab Haruka. The head is modded, the face up is done by me. I also made the eyes and painted them. The wig is not done yet, it was colored but I still have to color and straighten it. As for the color of the head matches good with white Dollfie dream body. It is not perfect match because the head is made from resin. I might be able to sell this head with eyes, as I have the exact same that I am planning to leave to myself. If you are interested please let me know I will update this topic in the future as I am planning to develop this project further. I will post the new pictures soon.. Thank you very much for your time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticFantastic Posted March 28, 2012 Are her eyes custom painted by you? Her overall look is very lovely and true to illustration though I think her eyes are slightly mispositioned (to me they look like they are aimed too far out) Very nice work! Please visit my YouTube channel for helpful DD tips, tutorials, and reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 28, 2012 Yes, her eyes custom painted by me. And i think they are not mispositioned Tank you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anouc Posted March 28, 2012 Are her eyes custom painted by you? Her overall look is very lovely and true to illustration though I think her eyes are slightly mispositioned (to me they look like they are aimed too far out) Very nice work! I like your work a lot too ^^ ... But i think the same like plastic, her left eye-pupile must go a liiiiiitle bit more to the right i think... ^^ Hope we see some more work soon ^^ How long did you need for this head? ^^ can we also see some BJD-customizes ? https://www.facebook.com/fantasydolls?ref=hl ☆〜(ゝ。∂) ♥ Dollfie Dream Faceups ~ ☆ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 28, 2012 Anouc can we also see some BJD-customizes ? It is strange that you did not hear about me earlier. I am one of the most demanded artists on DOA. here my commisshion thread http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?480644-Faceup-by-Rafael-%28Apryl%29 and Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafaelvyana/ How long did you need for this head? ^^ For this head, one day. If you mean faceup. Eyes it is different story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskale Posted March 28, 2012 She is interesting, but yeah she seems a little lazy-eyed. But just a tiny tiny bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 28, 2012 misskale Thank you!!! Check out the original))) These are custom eyes. I made them by myself . You can always put the default eyes from Volks and she would look more straight. But these eyes are unique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anouc Posted March 28, 2012 Yeah i noticed you after i checked flickr and saw your upload from this girl ^^ I love some of your works a lot. But knowing you because of hearing something about you? T_T i am not really good in knowing people because of there popularity ... Most of the people "i know" do i know because i meet them online and write mails each other or get some lovely help, but not because of "hearing how popular" someone is >//////< ... Sorry *gomenasai* T_T ... Now i feel a little bit blamed because i realize how ignorant i am, that i dont know how popular some of the users here are or not?!?! >/////< https://www.facebook.com/fantasydolls?ref=hl ☆〜(ゝ。∂) ♥ Dollfie Dream Faceups ~ ☆ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 28, 2012 I don't post a lot as my English is not that good. My husband help me with the post sometimes. I think that people should be judged by their deeds. That's why I work hard to prove myself by my work not by my posts. I hope I have a good future here at Dollfie Dream as a BJD face up artist if I don't lose interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticFantastic Posted March 28, 2012 Yes, her eyes custom painted by me. And i think they are not mispositioned Tank you!! Maybe you misunderstood me, I mean it looks like her focus is diverging (the opposite of cross-eyed) because of the white showing by the bridge of her nose. I think the painting is really well done, but that the position of the eyes in the head is a little off, does that make more sense? Yeah i noticed you after i checked flickr and saw your upload from this girl ^^ I love some of your works a lot. But knowing you because of hearing something about you? T_T i am not really good in knowing people because of there popularity ... Most of the people "i know" do i know because i meet them online and write mails each other or get some lovely help, but not because of "hearing how popular" someone is >//////< ... Sorry *gomenasai* T_T ... Now i feel a little bit blamed because i realize how ignorant i am, that i dont know how popular some of the users here are or not?!?! >/////< I don't think you should need to apologise because you aren't aware of someone's popularity - especially if it's on a different forum ^^; just because she is well known on DOA does not mean everyone here will know who she is. Please visit my YouTube channel for helpful DD tips, tutorials, and reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 29, 2012 PlasticFantastic First, I think people decide themselves what they apologize for. Secondly, Dollfie Dream is a doll, and if you don't know the world famous doll artists please raise your level up a bit and say thanks to artists who try to develop this line of dolls. I don't have to be famous here because I am well known in the world . I just started here give me some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskale Posted March 29, 2012 I don't think you should need to apologise because you aren't aware of someone's popularity - especially if it's on a different forum ^^; just because she is well known on DOA does not mean everyone here will know who she is. Oh good this is what I wanted to say and I couldn't figure out the best way to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskale Posted March 29, 2012 PlasticFantastic First, I think people decide themselves what they apologize for. Secondly, Dollfie Dream is a doll, and if you don't know the world famous doll artists please raise your level up a bit and say thanks to artists who try to develop this line of dolls. I don't have to be famous here because I am well known in the world . I just started here give me some time. You know... I'm hoping you didn't mean what this comes across as meaning. Because it doesn't come across that well. DoA isn't the world. Yes there are a lot of people on there, but it's a pretty isolated community in some ways. And I'm not certain, but I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people on this board don't have access to DoA. But, as I said, I hope you didn't mean what it sounded like you might be saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 29, 2012 I know the Doa is not the world. But my customers are from France, Poland, Russia, Belarus, China, Ukraine, Korea, Japan and it is THE world. they find me not only on DOA but everywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juu-yuki Posted March 29, 2012 Yeah i noticed you after i checked flickr and saw your upload from this girl ^^ I love some of your works a lot. But knowing you because of hearing something about you? T_T i am not really good in knowing people because of there popularity ... Most of the people "i know" do i know because i meet them online and write mails each other or get some lovely help, but not because of "hearing how popular" someone is >//////< ... Sorry *gomenasai* T_T ... Now i feel a little bit blamed because i realize how ignorant i am, that i dont know how popular some of the users here are or not?!?! >/////< Don't worry about it too much Anouc I've never heard of Rafael either. http://juu-yuki.com Dolly Shop: http://www.lizanna.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticFantastic Posted March 29, 2012 But my customers are from France, Poland, Russia, Belarus, China, Ukraine, Korea, Japan and it is THE world. they find me not only on DOA but everywhere. So because you have customers in different countries and time zones that means you're "world famous" ? I have friends in different countries, does that make me the world's most popular person? Yeah I don't think so. I don't think I'd want to bring myself "up to your level" - seems crowded filled with your big ego. Maybe if it deflates a bit you can come back down to reality. Please visit my YouTube channel for helpful DD tips, tutorials, and reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waha Posted March 29, 2012 And this is why I don't like DoA. :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 29, 2012 juu-yuki You would never hear I guess because you go beyond this forum, I guess. For all, Just one more question at the point. Anyone can say my work is bad? it is different but not bad. Please try to explain me why you crash people who come with new vision and new ideas for your dolls. Is that why you all here. As an artist I wanted to come and show my work find new friends and new experiences because I am interested. But... all you do is to force me get out and never come back. I guess that's why you never heard about me or other talented artists. You are unfriendly for new people. I really hope there are people who interested in developing these dolls and bringing them to a new level. And the most important thing is that Volks created these dolls for customizations and I feel sorry that you meet new customizers that way. I really worked hard and wanted to share what I came up with and I hoped for the valuable thoughtful comments not for aggression. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marisa_doll Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) hi, thank you for taking interest in these kind of dolls ^^ i look forward to see more work ^^ be humble and people may respect you keep it up!!! Edited March 29, 2012 by Guest My SQ Hibiki I am putting up for adoption a SQ-Lab Ren head on flickr. Contact me for more details! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskale Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Rafael, The problem is, and this is what I meant earlier, is that we do like your work for the most part. We offered some constructive criticism even. But you told us essentially that we were hicks and you were coming here to give us civilization, and that the criticism we gave was worthless. Discussion goes both ways. Edited March 29, 2012 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticFantastic Posted March 29, 2012 Rafael, The problem is, and this is what I meant earlier, is that we did like your work for the most part. We offered some constructive criticism even. But you told us essentially that we were hicks and you were coming here to give us civilization. And that, the criticism we gave was worthless. Discussion goes both ways. Seconded. Please visit my YouTube channel for helpful DD tips, tutorials, and reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rafael Posted March 29, 2012 PlasticFantastic I don't talk about friends. I have many more friends that in a few countries I mentioned. I am talking about the customers and the countries they are from and frankly I just mentioned only few in the last three months. People play lottery in Russia to get the face up from me. And my ego is at the level of my works. Show me your ego and your works and I will treat you accordingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldylox Posted March 29, 2012 PlasticFantastic First, I think people decide themselves what they apologize for. Secondly, Dollfie Dream is a doll, and if you don't know the world famous doll artists please raise your level up a bit and say thanks to artists who try to develop this line of dolls. I don't have to be famous here because I am well known in the world . I just started here give me some time. And: I know the Doa is not the world. But my customers are from France, Poland, Russia, Belarus, China, Ukraine, Korea, Japan and it is THE world. they find me not only on DOA but everywhere. Seriously? Who are you again? I'm on DoA and have been since 2010 and I've never seen your work or heard of you. We're a tight knit community here and we have all sorts of connections worldwide. A few of us know Volks employees. Some of us know Volks sculptors. Does that make us all world famous? Nope. It makes us devoted to our hobby and not arrogant jerks who are pushing their wares on others. If you're looking to spread out and do more custom faceups for DD's, that's great. You do nice work and I like the style on the head you shared pics of. But to come here and basically tell people they should know you and your work because you're "worldwide" is just ridiculous. Now there are some well known faceup artists that we all know here because they specialize in DD's. Hikaru is one, Anouc is another and so is Littlebearries. Do you know them? If not, why not? Are you not up to their level? See how that sounds? And they don't go pushing their weight around because they are well known. They are all likable and easy to talk to. They don't barge onto a forum and push their work on people and talk down to them. A different approach is going to be needed if you plan on getting anywhere in the DD sector of the doll hobby. We aren't like most resin people where status and type of doll make you "important" or "famous". That is all total BS and why I can't stand DoA anymore. It's a haven for snobs and people who enjoy talking down to others so they feel better about themselves. Sorry to go off like this but I can't deal with what I think is starting here. Billy I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marisa_doll Posted March 29, 2012 PlasticFantastic I don't talk about friends. I have many more friends that in a few countries I mentioned. I am talking about the customers and the countries they are from and frankly I just mentioned only few in the last three months. People play lottery in Russia to get the face up from me. And my ego is at the level of my works. Show me your ego and your works and I will treat you accordingly. I think "big ego" is not good for this forum... Let the work speak for itself, if you are truly good then you shall need no words to "prove" it. My SQ Hibiki I am putting up for adoption a SQ-Lab Ren head on flickr. Contact me for more details! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlasticFantastic Posted March 29, 2012 PlasticFantastic I don't talk about friends. I have many more friends that in a few countries I mentioned. I am talking about the customers and the countries they are from and frankly I just mentioned only few in the last three months. People play lottery in Russia to get the face up from me. And my ego is at the level of my works. Show me your ego and your works and I will treat you accordingly. What does this even mean? Why do you think this is a contest? I think your ego is not at the level of your work - your faceup work is lovely but your ego is terrifying. Please visit my YouTube channel for helpful DD tips, tutorials, and reviews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites