Saturday, May 16, 2009

OCTOBOY ...

....is here

The doodle

A beginning

Are we there yet?

Almost!

A change of plans

A little more color

Hello little guy!!









I wasn't sure of what I was going to do for the doll swap that Zan Asha,
of "Wild At Heart Art", was hosting,actually it was my friend Cheryl Prater of "Praterposte" that told me about it. I signed up without a clue, but started sketching and researching undersea creatures immediately,although I didn't know exactly what I wanted to make, I did know I didn't want to make a mermaid!!! After a few sketches and doodles I came up with a little anthropomorphic creature that I call " Octoboy ". I had originally wanted only his little hands the way I drew him , but because of the nature of the clay I knew it would or could break, so I changed his fingers and added the fish.
My swap partner is the wonderfully talented Kristen Beason of Kristen Beason Designs She emailed me today and said that she had recieved her package today!!!YAY!!!
she seemed genuinely happy with my "Octoboy". He is a freestanding handmade,puresculpt of airdry clay from my own design with a foam core base.
The collar is seambinding that I handdyed myself, he has green mica through out
and red mica blushing to his face and hands,I sealed him with a spray matt acrylic.
Well I'm off to do more dollies, no rest for the wicked, weary or sleep deprived...
Blessings,Flora


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51 comments:

  1. Primgrl1May 17, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    So true to your sketch. It's like it just jumped off the page and *poof* there he is! I see were the change of hand positioning came into play. Lovely sculpted hands by the way. The painted suckers on the tentacles is classic...It made me giggle. Because It was another unexpected piece of added attention to detail that you do so brilliantly. I love it! Octoboy ROCKS!!!

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  2. pixiesinthehouseMay 17, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Octoboy is amazing!!! Love to have been your partner...!

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  3. Judy CMay 17, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    He is wonderful. You did a super job.

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  4. Marie Patterson StudioMay 17, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I LOVE Octoboy!!!

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  5. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Primgrl1, Stephanie, Judy and Marie!! Thanks so much for the visit and sweet comments !!!
    Blessings

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  6. Юлия ОрловаMay 17, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I am sorry for my bad English, but I wish to tell:))It very much was pleasant to me!He is wonderful,really

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  7. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Julchik,
    Welcome and Thank you so much for stopping to visit and leaving me with such a lovely comment!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  8. mIzZ (hONeY) bEe aka MarleneMay 17, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Flora...You are truly amazing and Octoboy is from the depths of the sea...to have such an ocean of imagination just blows my mine...I feel that there should be a story done - the "ADVENTURES OF OCTOBOY"...thank you for showing us your work of art! Grace & Peace 2 "U" Marlene :O)

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  9. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Bee,
    Now that would be interesting to say the least!!!Since this one was a swap doll I really didn't put too much thought into a"stories" about him! But if I ever do another anthropomorphic creature I certainly will!!Thank you for the lovely comment!!
    blessings,

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  10. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    He's so adorable. I love the little octopus eyes!

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  11. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Awwww, Octoboy rules..another adorable sketch brought to life by your gifted hands...Hugs, MO

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  12. Il GirasognoMay 17, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Flora hello another fantastic creature is born from your hands as always! This little gentleman he
    and a processor beautiful dress octopus! you is not wrong at the next swap and send it to my address? hihihi ^----^ I expect your email address to complete the snowman my love!hugs

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  13. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Sugar,Mo and Laura!!!Thanks for the
    visit and kind comments!!!
    Laura, You are too cute!! He is already at his new home!!! BTW I just sent you an email!!
    blessings,Flora

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  14. Monkey-Cats StudioMay 17, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Kristen has to be thrilled Flora!!! A really lovely piece!!
    Laurie

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  15. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    Flora, you have a wonderful imagination. He turned out great! ☺

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  16. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Thank you Laurie and Caroline!!!
    I hope she does like it, She said she did?
    blessings,flora

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  17. Skeleton In My ClosetMay 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    Flora,

    I just love your wip-to-finish pics and watching your imagination become a solid real thing. I really do enjoy them-the finish alway manages to thrill & delight. You are still one of my very favorite artists.

    Josie

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  18. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Your Octo boy is just as wonderful as my imps!
    Someone is going to be very happy!!!!
    Pattee

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  19. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Thank You Joanna, Josie and Pattee!!!
    Josie Right back atcha!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  20. UnknownMay 17, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I guess I shouldn't be surprised to find that someone else came up with an octo-person idea. That is what I was making too. LOL oh well. Yours is adorable and I love his little fishy. My wip is posted if you care to see another take on the Octo them. :o)

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  21. UnknownMay 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Flora,

    Amazing..how you are able to get your sketches to clay...Pure magic you create.

    Smiles,
    Sonia ;)

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  22. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Cindy and Sonia,
    Thanks for the visit and the lovely comments, Cindy, I guess we can't always be original!!!Here I thought I was going to create something different,but then I read that octopi are the next big " Thing "...figures!!
    blessings,Flora

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  23. PEAMay 17, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Flora,
    what can I say but God has graced you with such a imagination and talent. That face is so adorable. I love the little details of the spots. What you do with a bit of foam is pure amazing. How that swoop at the top made his head bend over just a bit. Just love your work.
    No rest for the wicked or sleep deprived here either. A black eyed pea comes to mind at the moment. You should see the circles around mine. The match my Agony's. LOL
    Hugs,Pea

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  24. dollprojectMay 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    He is so wonderful. In the sketch it looks like he has Jazz hands, which I found awesome...but the fish is especially nice too :].

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  25. DellaRaeMay 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    I love your little Octiboy. You have a wonderful imagination. Anyone would love to have him in their collection.

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  26. FloraMay 17, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    Pea,Jessica and DellaRae,
    Thank you all for the wonderful comments about Octoboy!
    Pea, everytime I can make something I give thanks to my lord,I know it would be horrible if one day I couldn't do it anymore!!
    Jessica, I loved the way his sweet little fingers looked before the fishy, but I couldn't take the chance of them breaking off!!!
    so I decided he needed a fishy wubby.
    DellaRae, I know he went to a good home, so it kinda helps when I have to send them on their way!
    blessings,Flora

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  27. Tamara DozierMay 18, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    I love all your dolls and this one is a wonderfully delightful work of art!

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  28. FloraMay 18, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    WELCOME and Thank you so much Tamara!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  29. UnknownMay 18, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Ocotboy is wonderful -lucky recepient- your work -your blog is a delighful visit!

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  30. FloraMay 18, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    BHI,
    What a sweet thing to say!!! Many Thanks!!
    blessings,Flora

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  31. twinkle teachesMay 18, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    Octoboy is amazing!!!! I love the color and all the details! You really knocked it out of the park. Love it!! :) tina

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  32. FloraMay 18, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    HEY TINA!!!, How are ya?
    Thanks a bunch I'm so glad you like him!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  33. SpriteMay 18, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    AH! Flora, Octoboy is incredible!!! I was going to ask if he was on his way to me but clearly he got lost! hee hee jk :) I have no doubt his new owner is thrilled. As always, awesome outstanding work.

    Hugs,
    Sprite

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  34. FloraMay 18, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    AWWWW Sprite you are a sweetheart!!! Thanks a bunch for the kind words!!
    blessings,Flora

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  35. William BezekMay 19, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Flora, Octoboy is really Wonderful and Original artwork, I shudder to think you just gave it away! I hope what you got in return was worth it.

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  36. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Flora I left you an award on my blog...
    no need to add people... I wasnted you to know you make a difference~
    Pattee

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  37. FloraMay 19, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    William,
    What a wonderful thing to say about my art!!!It is a swap and
    I try to do my best with all my art!!! I'm pretty confident that my swap partner will do the same!!!
    Thank you very much for being so kind!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  38. FloraMay 19, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Pattee!!!
    Thank You so much for thinking of me with this lovely award!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  39. Gail LackeyMay 21, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    WOW! Octoboy is utterly amazing! Too cute for words! I be the new owner is thrilled! Luv your work!
    Hugs, Gail

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  40. FloraMay 21, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Hello Gail!!! Thanks so much for commenting on him!!!
    Yes I think Kristen is happy with
    Octoboy, she said she loved him!!!
    So I take it she does? hehehe!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  41. Shirley WilliamsMay 21, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    Flora,

    I love him! He is so cute. I wonder why you are using a terracotta colored clay? Keep up the wonderful and creative work. Your blog is the first thing I check in the morning and the last at night!

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  42. FloraMay 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Hello Ms. Diva!!!
    I'm so flattered by your comment!!!
    The only reason I used this clay was because I bought it on accident!!!
    I thought I was getting the white and I didn't want to bother with returning it!!!Plus it was on sale, that's my middle name , so is Clearance!!!hehehe!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  43. RebeccaMay 25, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Wow, Flora--this little guy is amazing like all of your pieces. Hope you're having a happy spring!

    -Becky.

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  44. KatMay 25, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    That guy is amazing, he has so much personality! I love your work.

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  45. FloraMay 25, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Rebecca and Kat!!!
    Thank you both for taking the time to stop by and visiting with me !!
    and thanks a bunch for the sweet comments!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  46. FishStikksMay 31, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Flora, he turned out just absolutely amazing! I love everything about him and he's just stunning! Fantastic job!

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  47. FloraMay 31, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Welcome and Thank you FishStikks!!!
    I'm so glad you came for a visit!!!
    blessings,Flora

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  48. Paola Zakimi June 11, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I love him too!

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  49. FloraJune 11, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Hello and Welcome Paola!!!
    Thanks a bunch for the comment too!!!
    Blessings,Flora

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  50. {Daydreamer}September 20, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Love him!!!

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  51. FloraSeptember 20, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Hello Heather !!!! Hope you are well and thank you so much !!!

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