Aesthetics First Faceup

Hmm...I like it. You did a great job on the eyelashes. That's something I'm still struggling with. I'd say the biggest thing is that it's a little smudgy...but that's not always a bad thing. Dolly face ups are partly an art, like everything else, so...just keep practicing and develop your own style.

 

This is really good! I'm actually going to continue working on my 5th faceup. ^^ (Well, my third completed faceup anyway. ) All I can say is, just keep practicing! Be it on your doll or paper, or even a printed out picture of your doll! And take breaks if you get frustrated. I know that feeling all to well. X'D Sorry if I'm not much help, I'm not an expert. ^__^;;;

 

Good effort! I like the soft, natural look you achieved

 

It looks good I like the way you did the lips!

 

Looks go for a first effort! keep it up

try to remember the if you want a skin look, we humans contain more colors than just Skin tone + peach

try adding greens, lavenders and blues in appropriate areas, like a super subtle soft shading in purple under the eyes maybe ad colder tones of blue or cold taupe to add shades and dimension.

Look at your own face or friends and family, dry to determine where to add shadowing and different tones and lines without making the doll look tired.

Naturally if you want a classic old-school vibe this faceup hits the mark already

 

i really love the lips! they look so rosy and plump ^__^

 

Looks good! What pastel did you use?

 

@Teacup Creations You're totally welcome! Personally, I don't think it looks smudged, just well blended (But that's just my opinion and I'm still a beginner myself. ). And yeah, keep on practicing and you'll get the hang of it! I'd love to see your progress, and someday your own style! Keep up the good work, and remember, find what works best for you.

 

I love the detail, especially of the lips and eye lashes. I would totally commission you haha

 

@Teacup Creations

I've heard a few suggestions, but it's all dependent on why it's smudging. Basics that I've heard are to wear gloves and keep your pencils sharp, and remember to keep track of how often you are sealing your work.

But you did excellent! I'm still jealous of dem lashes.

 

Oh, okay, thank you very much for your reply! I know that Fiber pastel is good one for dolly make ups!

 

My first fave up was horrid ;u:
But yours looks good! Just maybe tweek the eyebrows a bit more and add a bit of red to the cheeks instead of brown and voila.

 

@Teacup Creations It can depend on what areas are smudging. Sosogomi gave some good ideas, but a few others came to my mind. The pastels can smudge if you apply them too thickly, or if you use a dirty brush, or try to use too many colors at once. And the quality of pastels will affect that as well.
What I usually do is do one color per layer, and try to go lightly until I get the saturation I want.