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Faceups Photo request - eeeeevil boy face-up inspo

Nov 19, 2023

    1. I've ordered a Pipos Doll Ryu B:
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      Pipos Doll promo photo.

      I am having the hardest time finding evil boy looks for the mood board I'm putting one together for a face-up artist. Hrrrnnnngggghh. :vein I've tried Google, Instagram, and even Pinterest is failing me.

      Recommended search terms?
      Do you have an evil boy? May I see?

      Other looks I would love to see: smug (smack that smirk off his face), disdainful, contemptuous, snotty.
       
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    2. "Vampy" is a good search word if he's going to be wearing makeup!
      A lot of SOOM, Doll Chateau, DollZone, and Dream Valley dolls have sort of a dark and edgy look to them if that's your cup of evil tea – DZ Carter's look here is certainly a villainous vibe, and I think DV Sylves works as a cool handsome bastard in his promo pics :XD: Same for IOS Jaguar, if you want to browse some owner pics!

      I have my own evil doll, but I have no idea if he'd be any help, considering he's a little fairy boy. :lol: Scars are, for whatever reason, often seen on villains and anti-heroes... Dee's is a darkened, magical scar left by the curse of a botched ritual.
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    3. @Cloudedmind - first, I laughed. Then, I grabbed screenshots. Thank you!
      @electrospecter - and what a fine, evil little fairy he is! Thank you for sharing! Those photos are great, too! I'm thinking that Ryu might need some painted-on furrows and undereye bags to make him look properly scary. I tried searching for "scary vampire BJD" and saw that all the really angry-looking ones had furrows and darkly painted eyes.
       
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    4. Most of my dolls are supposed to look evil, or at the very least slightly deranged. Lol!

      I feel angry/extremely-arched brows help a lot with having an evil-looking face. Which is something I tend to favor anyway...

      My Mano is probably the "evilest" looking of my dolls, he is a moody narcissistic vampire. (:
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      (I need to redo his face, mods and all soon. He's not looking evil, or full of himself, enough anymore! DX)

      My DIM MNM based on Crisis Core Sephiroth:
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      I have a few more evil looking male heads, but posting on my phone is a pain in the gut. I'm an old fart, I much prefer my PC. Hope those help and good luck!
       
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    5. If you're interested in a more 'bishounen' look, I'd recommend browsing any of the Soom Idealian company faceups for inspiration :3nodding:

      IDealian | SOOM Korea BJD Official Online Store - DOLLSOOM.COM

      If you're looking for something a bit more rugged and with facial hair, maybe the style of faceup I did on one of my boys could provide some inspiration. He is not evil, but he does have a bit of an air of smugness about him when looked at from certain angles :XD:

      Without wig:

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      With long black wig:

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      I find that the wig changes his look a great deal, and gives a 'vampire/vampire hunter' vibe, especially with the tank top and pendant of the last photo :XD: So in that sense, the styling could be just as important as the faceup for achieving the desired look for your character :3nodding:
       
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    6. I have a lot of smug, smirky, and cocky dolls, and a few dolls that look evil, some even without trying to.

      This is Cobalt Blur, a super villain with super speed and fire power. His smirk is subtle, but somehow he has the most smug energy of my dolls.
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      This is Sinclair, he's not evil, but he looks like he is. He also has a kind of resting smug face.
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      And lastly this is Izzy, his character is an android that forever looks like a lanky teenager. He always looks smug.
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    7. @Enzyme - Mano is stunning! Thank you so much for sharing! I've been following you on Insta and Brigadoon. Your boy is coming along beautifully.
      @Sanar - is it hot in here? Or is it just your boy? Whoo. He looks good.
      @Tippetarius - Izzy is exactly what I'm going for. I'm not quite at the "hide behind the couch" gore evil. Smug is perfect, and Izzy nails it!
       
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    8. I think my Noe (Soom Idealian Photon) looks rather evil at times...He is a Reaper, after all.:whee:
      The position of the eyes also helps.

      [​IMG]Noe by luluna33, on Flickr
       
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      (I need to redo his face, mods and all soon. He's not looking evil, or full of himself, enough anymore! DX)

      My DIM MNM based on Crisis Core Sephiroth:
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      What beautiful dolls!
       
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    10. Use eyes with smaller irises and pull the pupil as far up as possible toward the rim of the upper eyelid. This changes the tilt of the head you'd need to make eye contact, and gets you a threatening "chin down, eyes up" look.
       
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    11. I love that look!
       
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