Making lots of progress this week on the Dastardly Doll Project. I was able to paint the face, hands and feet. Beginning with the base layers, along with top layers and fine details. Detailed on the eyes fingernails and toenails, to give a little realism to Dorothy. Additionally was able to paint the forearms and shins. Lots of opportunity for detail but wanted to keep it where it was going to be seen. There is some details underneath, although finger nails and toe nails are seen to a point. So made sure to have a nice manny and pedi for Dorothy, kept it very neutral since back then they really didn't do much other than make sure they were filed nice and slightly long for signs on wealth. Soft pale hands also showed you didn't work in the fields.

Ah the Freckles! Decided a while back to show some imperfections on this doll. Period portraiture is meant to show perfection or near to it in most cases, unless distinctly notable to the subject sitter of the portrait. Any abnormalities were brushed over in most cases to make an almost ethereal images, thus seen in most images of Elizabeth I. Lesser nobles not as apparent although, idealism is definitely seen in some of the portraits that survive from the period.
Back to the process, currently working on the wig cap. One covers the head in cling wrap and then puts a natural fabric tightly over the scalp part of the skull. It’s covered in PVA (elmers/white craft) glue let dry. I am using several layers of glue on the fabric to let it harden before removal. It looks a little unsettling with bands holding fabric over a head like shape. Although this properly fitting wig cap is needed before hair is applied in any large quantity. This process will be filmed for YouTube. So hoping it turns out, keep an eye on my channel.
Part way though my Holiday shopping. I have some gifts figured out, just have the other half of my family to figure out yet. So that is coming along, waiting for the mail for much of the gifts.
I will post more if there is progress, in the meantime. Stay Safe, Stay Sane, and have Happy Holidays and Peaceful New Year.
Marrin