My MH faceup (updated pics in page 3)

[Rainsong]

I am in awe. O.O

[tuneful87]

They're all great but OMG that gorgon is spectacular! Wonderful job!

[aroa678]

Thank you everybody, I´m very happy you like them!!
I know I must do some things better, like the gorgon eyes or mummy eyeshadows but, I have a lot of fun painting the eyes. With BJD you can´t paint, I mean, there is a hole for glass or urethane eyes, hehe! But the most attractive thing of painting MH is that you can paint the eye itself and give her some kind of more... personal touch, a touch of life? I couldn´t feel that painting BJD. (Don´t get me wrong, I love customizing BJD dolls but not the same at all) I don´t know how to express myself better. 
 
Please, if there is any that you think I could do better or any advice, I gladly will take it so feel free to tell me, ok?

(crap, I wrote panther wrong...  )

[Maniah]

Amazing! You managed to make the cat CAM look beautiful! That says a lot about your skill level right there!

Do you use watercolors and pastels only? Or do you also use some acrylics?

[aroa678]

Thanks, Maniah.
I usually use liquitex ink acrylics on my BJD faceups, but this time I painted them with pastel and watercolors, I wanted to try something diferent this time. Althought I used white acrylic for the white zones and shines.

[TexasGal]

gorgeous customs!!!

[faunabay]

LOVE LOVE LOVE that Mummy!!!       The faceup is GREAT (she has such an otherworldly feel to the eyes) and that mohair wig is just wonderful on her too!!!

I sooooo wish I had the money for her!!   If you decided to sell her I'd be all over that if I had the amount of money in comparison to how much work you put into these!!  Wow!!  I can't stop gushing!!!   

[Nana-Rena]

I have never liked CAMs at all. ever. Untill now!!!!! OMG those are so fabulous I would buy every CAM in existence if they looked like that! I love them all, the kitty, pink Panther girl began as the fuhgly CAM cat and now she is gorgeous! I like the mummy too, but the gorgon is my favorite, so very creepy looking, yet wicked cool!

Mad props to you beautiful job!

Also throws all her dolls at you screaming *PAINT THESE PLEEEEEEEEZEEEEEEE!!!!!!* Ahem...

[Airiel]

Very pretty!  Great job!  I love your custom eye style.

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[StrawberryMeadow]

that moment when you think you're getting good at faceups until....

[Maniah]

that moment when you think you're getting good at faceups until....

Dont feel bad. That moment is what means you are getting better. (I say this without remembering if I have seen any of your dolls) Being able to recognize your flaws, means you are improving or have room to improve. It's the folks are blind to their flaws who will never get good. We all start somewhere! Heck, Im so scared to start because I see so many beautiful dolls posted here. I don't want to think I'm doing good, and post a doll, then get a lot of fake compliments >.< Once my carpal tunnel surgery has taken place though, I really do hope to give it a try.

[michelle53]

Aroa, you are so unbelievably talented!  I could look at your pictures for hours   I can't being to imagine how long it takes you to finish one of these masterpieces.  Thank you for sharing these beauties with us

[aroa678]

Thanks again for your sweet and funny comments, I´m really happy to see that my work is appreciated here. I know I need to improve to paint better and your words encourages me!

I have never liked CAMs at all. ever. Untill now!!!!! OMG those are so fabulous I would buy every CAM in existence if they looked like that! I love them all, the kitty, pink Panther girl began as the fuhgly CAM cat and now she is gorgeous! I like the mummy too, but the gorgon is my favorite, so very creepy looking, yet wicked cool!

Mad props to you beautiful job!

Also throws all her dolls at you screaming *PAINT THESE PLEEEEEEEEZEEEEEEE!!!!!!* Ahem...

I don´t know why, but I saw so much potential in CAM ghouls. Maybe it´s because I love customizing but I love the desing of mummy, gorgon and cat, I find them very originals, so different from other MH. I know there are a lot of cats and two other egyptian themed dolls, but CAMs are diferent to me; mummy with bandages and the cat with that strange and so-feline nose and mouth.
And about Gorgon girl, I´m glad you said that; it´s what I´m trying to show in her face! So, it´s seems I have succeeded with her faceup. (more or less, I still don´t like her eyes very much... )

You could throw all your dollies to me, I would paint them all!!

that moment when you think you're getting good at faceups until....

Don´t worry, I was painting BJD from 2007 so, I have some experience now painting dolls, but if you see how my style was at beggining... LOL
It´s something that needs practice and predisposition for fun. And don´t give up!! ^^

[Pony_Mommy]

These are all gorgeous but I absolutely love the Gorgon. Her eyes and the shading of her face are incredible. Great job on these girls.

[ivybunny84]

wow, i love the way the eyes look on all of them!