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Cathedral - one of a kind repaint of a Bonita Monster a high doll. Make up inspired by @bat.barbie Available now #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #batbarbie #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #instagood (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmunD04yXIG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What once was whole - “Scarred” Time is supposed to heal wounds, but does it? It may hurt a little less but I don’t think that pain goes away completely. Do you wear our scars with pride knowing you survived the grief process or do you try to hide the scars so no one can see? Are you stronger or do you see them as a weakness. My perspective is that scar tissue is thicker and stronger. The body healed it’s self after trauma, I believe the heart can do that too. There is strength in healing. This series is on display @mercure.ballarat until the 22nd of October. #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak (at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjWME_zBtnm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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What once was whole - “heartless” During the grief process there is a point when you wish you could rip your heart out to stop the pain. But then what would you do with it? Would you hold it with care, or drag it behind you? Maybe carry it like a handbag. Protect it or throw it away? This series is still on display @mercure.ballarat until the 22nd of October. #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak (at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjTr8QtPJ_K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“What once was whole” my new series is on display at @mercure.ballarat, as apart of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage show. It officially opens 4pm Wednesday 13th of September and is open till the 23rd of October 2022. #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #mercurehotelballarat (at Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CibLX7rvekI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Here is my recreation of Girl with a Pearl Earring. This was an assignment I did for my photography course and I have to say I’m pretty proud of it. The fact that there is minimal editing too makes me even more proud. (The task was that we had to edit - just for those who don’t like the extra details). I used my Belle from Beauty and the Beast doll and I think she did a great job. I had also taken photos using a Draculaura but that didn’t work as well as this Cleo. I’m liking that I feel like I’m finally learning something that I can see. . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #girlwiththepearlearring (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcqyCo8v5LH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Creating content is difficult. To reroot one doll, takes me 4-6 hours. I can’t seem to keep up with the 30 second reels and videos. How do others do it, it’s driving me insane. My work takes house yet I shrink it to 30 seconds. How am I supposed to show you guys good stuff when I can’t work that fast?! Never mind knowing how to actually edit videos. I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed and under so much pressure. So here is to half a reroot and three more to go 😂 . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccl2kIZvLg3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Working on Snow White’s accessories today. I have been working on the Roller Derby Disney Princesses for…… years now. And I just want to finish them. So today, I aim to at least try and finish Snow White! Wish me luck! . . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #snowwhite (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb6F2jKv3SM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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These are the photos that I took from the set up. Even though they are similar photos the lighting is different as I used a reflector. I took about 150 photos, going through them was difficult because the lighting changes everything. It can soften the photo, brighten it or add a bit of mood to it. For the last image I decided to add some drops of water too. Next I will be photoshopping the image to fix it a little more. . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #photography (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbioxc3hADK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I have been taking a photography course for a while now. I was happy with my photography for a while, but I knew I wasn’t using my camera properly. I have established a specific design aspect when it comes to showing my dolls. But I always felt like something was lacking. That’s why I decided to do a course. Up until now I have avoided taking photos of my dolls. I was so stuck in my way, but this most recent assignment I decided to get out of my comfort zone and take photos of my dolls. It was a struggle for me. I didn’t know what I wanted to see or how I wanted to take it. But this was my set up. I used the studio at school with some of their equipment. . . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #photography #oxygencollege (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbgLccsv9hB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hel - trying out different photography styles. I think I really like how a dark background really adds a mood to the over all image. Which is exactly what I wanted for Hel. . . . For enquirers please DM @thedollartistscollective, also check out more amazing dolls by @misscerisedolls @podlydolls @skeriosities . . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #norsegoddess #hel (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdhiXjhlvn/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hel - I was really inspired to create this doll. There was something about her that was just calling me. I don’t find her evil because she rules the underworld, I find her powerful. I love finding the power and strength in something that most would find unconventional. In that I see another side of beauty. . . . Please visit @thedollartistscollective for more information regarding Hel. Check out more incredible art by @misscerisedolls @podlydolls @skeriosities. . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #hel #norsegoddess (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cba3uBHhZ-M/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Skadi - created for the “Mythical Shadows” show being held @thedollartistscollective. . . I did something a little different with these photos. I’ve been studying a photography course fo about six months now. For the first time I used a doll as my subject during my course. It was a challenge for me because I have established a brand with my photos. It was difficult to break, but I finally have. Since both these dolls have a little darkness to them I wanted to be able to add that drama to the photos I think I’ve managed to achieve that. It’s always important to keep trying and working on improving your skills. You never know what you can do unless you try! . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #skadi #norsegoddesss (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbYfDTavX5o/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Skadi” by Ocean Duri of @colour2thebone in the 2022 @thedollartistscollective Group show “Mythical Shadows”. . . Available for purchase. Please DM @thedollartistscollective for information. . . Skadi the goddess of winter, darkness and the wilderness. A fearsome Jotunn huntress of the wilds who was forged in cruel winters heart. Frost and ice run through this warrior’s veins, the bleak beauty of the tundra is reflected in her eyes. When her father was slain by the gods, Skadi rampaged against Odin and his kin. So feared and respected was she, that the gods offered her divinity as compensation to avoid her righteous wrath. . . . Check out other amazing dolls by @skeriosities @podlydolls and @misscerisedolls over at @thedollartistscollective . . . . #colour2thebone #thedollartistscollective #dollartistscollective #dollartists #artcollective #doll #ooakdoll #repaint #dollrepaint #monsterhighcustom #customdoll #collectordoll #artdoll #dollsofinstagram #everafterhigh #dollsofinstagram #dollartists #everafterhightrepaint #monsterhighrepaint #Skadi #Norsemythology #Norsegoddesses (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbVttPbBOzM/?utm_medium=tumblr

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“Hel” by Ocean Duri of @colour2thebone in the 2022 @thedollartistscollective Group show “Mythical Shadows”. Available for purchase. Please DM @thedollartistscollective for information. . . Hel, the goddess and overseer of the Underworld. born with the appearance of half dead and half alive maiden with a perpetually grim and fierce expression on her face. As the ruler of Hel she filled the people with fear and terror. It was said that anyone coming to the land of Hel would feel no more happiness. . . . Head on over to @thedollartistscollective and check out more incredible dolls by @podlydolls @skeriosities @misscerisedolls. . . #colour2thebone #thedollartistscollective #dollartistscollective #dollartists #artcollective #doll #ooakdoll #repaint #dollrepaint #monsterhighcustom #customdoll #collectordoll #artdoll #dollsofinstagram #everafterhigh #dollsofinstagram #dollartists #everafterhightrepaint #monsterhighrepaint #Hel #Norsemythology #Norsegoddesses https://www.instagram.com/p/CbTHhwZP2Fs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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My two ladies for the Mythical Shadow show being held over at @thedollartistscollective. . . Hel, the goddess and overseer of the Underworld and Skadi the goddess of winter, darkness and the wilderness. . . Dolls are available please dm @thedollartistscollective for more info and For more incredible work from @podlydolls, @misscerisedolls and @skeriosities. Go check them out. . . . . #podlydolls #misscerisedolls #skeriosities #colour2thebone #colourtothebone #thedollartistscollective #dollartistscollective #dollartists #artcollective #doll #ooakdoll #repaint #dollrepaint #monsterhighcustom #customdoll #collectordoll #artdoll #dollsofinstagram #everafterhighcustom #everafterhigh #dollsofinstagram #dollartists #everafterhightrepaint #monsterhighrepaint #Hel #Skadi #Norsemythology #Norsegoddesses https://www.instagram.com/p/CbQzwnsPPSk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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On Friday/ (Saturday for Our side of the world!) it is the first @thedollartistscollective group show of 2022!!!! Sneak peak of one of my dolls! . . “Mythical Shadows” opens March 18th. . . The show will feature work from @misscerisedolls @podlydolls @skeriosities and me @colour2thebone. All dolls will be available for purchase through @thedollartistscollective. See you there!! . . . . #podlydolls #misscerisedolls #skeriosities #colour2thebone #colourtothebone #thedollartistscollective #dollartistscollective #dollartists #artcollective #doll #ooakdoll #repaint #dollrepaint #monsterhighcustom #customdoll #collectordoll #artdoll #dollsofinstagram #everafterhighcustom #everafterhigh #dollsofinstagram #dollartists #everafterhightrepaint #monsterhighrepaint https://www.instagram.com/p/CbOW2fIPDb6/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Periwinkle - can’t have Tink without her sister! I think I learned with this one that I didn’t need to reroot with so much yarn. This was before I realized I could untwist the yarn and reroot thinner pieces. I learned a lot by trial and error. It’s so much easier untwisting the pieces, rerooting and then brushing. Brushing the yarn while it’s still twisted after a reroot takes a lot of effort. Since her hair was short I didn’t mind the amount of volume, but less would have worked just as well. . . . #artdoll #colourtothebone #colour2thebone #customdoll #customrepaint #customooak #custommonsterhigh #ballaratcreative #doll #dollooak #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #reroot #monsterhighreroot #ballaratmaker #ballaratartist #monsterhigh #monsterhighrepaint #monsterhighcustom #monsterhighooak #ooakdoll #ooakmonsterhigh #ooakcustom #ooakrepaint #repaint #artscultureballarat #ooak #periwinkle #pixiehollow (at Ballarat, Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaiTm_nhmoO/?utm_medium=tumblr