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Doll Repaint - Will Turnerby *noeling

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This celebrity doll repaint was inspired by the dashing British actor Orlando Bloom in his portrayal of Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean.

I used a 17-inch Will Turner produced by Robert Tonner Doll company. As is usually the case with mass produced dolls depicting celebrities, the sculpt is spot on but the doll suffers in the facial paint department, which is as crucial a process in capturing likeness.

So, the first order of business was to completely remove factory facial painting. I then hand painted it to bring the likeness of Orlando Bloom as Will Turner to lfe, paying careful attention to replicate his weather-worn look.

The hair underwent extensive and meticulous restyling. First, I cut the hair to a shorter length. Then I heat permed the hair to give it the needed wave. Finally, I layered the hair by running the scissors along the length of the hair. This also reduces the hair's volume and thickness down to proper scale. Last, I handpainted delicate lines of hair along the hairline to soften the overall look. Sideburns were more accurately hand repainted as well.

The inset photo on the upper right hand corner shows the Will Turner doll as it was originally released.

Repaint is a new form of pop art, wherein the doll's face is treated like a three dimensional canvas, with the added challenge of painting within a very small area and an even greater challenge of recreating a real person's likeness. Since dolls are basically miniature pieces, brush strokes and shading have to be very controlled and precise.

-- acrylic paint and ultra fine brushes

(Note: I am not in any way affiliated with the Tonner Doll company

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~ScaryCatish Dec 30, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

This is.. AMAZING!

~ManishaChan Aug 17, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

whoa!!!

~JDLuvaSQEE Aug 12, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

Gorgeous!!!!! You're very talented!

*Magicionary Jul 7, 2012 Digital Artist

his eyes look so much more real after the repaint! you're magical, for real.

~YvetteDel Jul 6, 2012

You are so talented!! Your repaints are stunning!

~Monsterbunnyblabla May 18, 2012

just...wow. i dont understand how you can make them look so..alive

But you're really amazing! :'D

~GeekySica May 9, 2012 Hobbyist Artist

Good morning. Your work is amazing! Im just starting to dabble in doll work. I was wondering what paint you would suggest for a beginner? Im not sure what will stick to the face/faces of barbies.

~TheWiccaWitchy Jul 7, 2011 Writer

I will take one of him .. over easy please ... and nuttin' on the side! <EG>

~manda-j-panda May 29, 2011 Student Digital Artist

O_O words fail me... this is amazing

~cherrygirlalina May 19, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

the original has the most stupid beard I've seen its like they drew it with a marker , but your's is amaaaaziiiinnnngg I love it so much , Ilove Orlando Bloom ,<3 you are amazing

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