big man 7- boyfriend 2
hmm, my numbering system is getting away from me. As I worked on the last batch of postcards, I was also thinking about and starting these boyfriend dolls-
this is the first of the 4 to get done-
I tried a different way to make his face - I’m not sure if it looks too much like a mask? Is it weird looking? I made a flesh colored head and then added the hair and face after. In the earlier men, I made a hair colored head and sewed on a face.
detail of flowers and candy box-
The beige check is recycled cashmere from a poncho (actually sort of a short cape) of my mom’s. She made one for me too- it was brown and white checks. I wore it in Junior High School. I still have it up in the attic somewhere- it has buttons with horses on them- I loved that when I was a kid.
and here are some pics of the others in progress-
September 20th, 2006 at 8:07 pm
A sneak peek - I love them!
September 20th, 2006 at 8:51 pm
i love *everything* you make, but I would say yes, it does look like he’s wearing a mask! from far away it looks normal though.
September 21st, 2006 at 9:17 pm
I love the face! I think having the two colors gives the head a little more depth.
September 22nd, 2006 at 3:46 am
He’s just lovely, doesn’t look like a mask at all. He just looks like a bit old Clarke Kent type. Nice and a little nerdy.
September 22nd, 2006 at 8:06 am
so wonderful! I love the suit fabrics and all the details…
September 22nd, 2006 at 8:19 am
Mimi, I really enjoy your “Boyfriend” dolls an fond your work so inspirational. I am especially intrigued by Emma who is so well formed and defined for a 33″ doll.I recently came into a stash of vintage fabric, velvets and fur pieces (nice friend) and hope to design a larger doll to show off these gems. I notice that you used a stiffer fabric for the body, duck, I think. I wonder how decorator remnants would work? (I have a lot). Would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, Anne
September 22nd, 2006 at 1:16 pm
Ah, your handsome boyfriend dolls! Who wouldn’t want to answer the door to see one of these dashing men bearing gifts?!
September 22nd, 2006 at 7:32 pm
Hi Mimi…these look so wonderful! An applique ear, maybe? I think he looks pretty fantastic as he is, though. Love, love the texture of hair (and sideburns…ha ha).
September 23rd, 2006 at 5:40 pm
Sexy! Love the glasses.
September 23rd, 2006 at 10:23 pm
Oh Mimi, what a delightful idea! I want one of these gentlemen - all dressed up, bearing flowers and candies - what woman wouldn’t?! From the side the face does look a little like mask, though I may not have thought of it had you not asked. From the front, it look great. I love your work!
September 25th, 2006 at 10:07 am
I think these guys are wonderful–but i do think it does look a bit like a mask. I would try and keep the head and face fabric the same–is that possible?
The yellow and brown combo waiting in the wings looks like it is going to be a good one!
September 27th, 2006 at 12:36 am
they are fantastic!