The Dollfie Dream as Muse

I saw some people in the forums talking about the DD as a muse and this got me thinking. Do you use your DD as a source of creative inspiration and if so, why do you use them?

 

For me, a major reason I am getting a DD is to help with my creative process. I find that it helps to have something that you can project your imagination onto, if only to get the mental gears turning. What are your thoughts?

Edited February 14, 2013 by Guest

I guess the crafts I do would count for this.

 

I use them this way because it is a smaller project than if I were attempting it for a normal person. I have enough attention problems I need to be able to complete it comparatively quickly.

For me, it's primarily because I write a lot. I use my girls to "embody" characters that are actually in stories I write. It's a lot of the fun for me- and I feel the dolls just add something special. Plus, it's so much fun to dress them up and pose them and really see a character come to life!

My dolls aren't my creative muses. I enjoy altering their appearances and taking photos of them, but they don't necessarily inspire me. It's still fun~

For me, it's primarily because I write a lot. I use my girls to "embody" characters that are actually in stories I write. It's a lot of the fun for me- and I feel the dolls just add something special. Plus, it's so much fun to dress them up and pose them and really see a character come to life!

 

This for me. I have just this week completed, after over a year, a custom DD of one of the characters I write about. Not gonna bother with the rest of my main story characters. Just wanted my main girl character.

 

The rest of the dolls in the house aren't original characters. They're either being their default character (like Rin is herself) or they've been turned into customs of other characters from anime. So DDs aren't really a creative outlet for me. Not in the same way writing is.

This was one of the major reasons (or at least excuses) for me getting into the hobby. I wanted the girl to both help me practice and to inspire both sewing and photography. She still does, to an extent, (though I don't have nearly as much time as I'd prefer), but I've grown a lot more to simply love her for her, rather than as a craft project or model.

Yes! Part of the reason I got into BJD and DD is because of the customization factor and wanting to make my OCs into dolls. It helps to see your character come to life! It also helps with photography and drawing.

As soon as I got my DD I started sewing for her for the very first time! Now I love it! And would like to have a store front. She's definitely got me back into my old hobbies I thought I didn't have time for.

Someone told me that your 8 year old self should be proud of who you are now in order for you to be happy.

Well I think I would be lol!

Hmmm... I can't quite say I consider them as a Muse as they aren't my sole source of inspiration in the things I do but I do agree that they are great at getting me to develop my skills at sewing or, say, photography. Mostly, I just really like looking at them since just looking at them relaxes me. Nothing better than, a nice quiet time with a good book, a cup of coffee and a couple of dolliehs playing models to my daughter and her art (She likes drawing pictures of them. Maybe, they're her Muses? ).

My dolls aren't my creative muses. I enjoy altering their appearances and taking photos of them, but they don't necessarily inspire me. It's still fun~

This, pretty much uvu The characters they represent might inspire me through RP or something, but not the dolls themselves as much.

Do you use your DD as a source of creative inspiration and if so, why do you use them?

 

Yes I do.

 

For me, they gave me more desire to express myself with my photography. I've always enjoyed taking pictures but I never thought too much about composition, balance, lighting or anything else concerning my photos. I always just pointed my camera at something, pressed the button and moved on. Now I have to think thru a photo shoot to setup backgrounds for stories and keep things clear if I don't want them seen, I have to think about placement, lighting, spacial distances, foregrounds, etc, etc. It's way more creative than I had once thought.

 

And my biggest thing about the DD's and photography is making photostories. Those are what really let my imagination and creativity go crazy. The girls allow me to create stories and settings I'd never have thought about before. They give me a reason to have more fun with them. They allow me to have backstories for my girls as individuals as well as sisters and family. I can basically think of anything and make it happen in a story. THAT is difficult with other mediums.

 

So yeah, my girls definitely are my creative outlet. Without them I'd have no real way of being as imaginative or creative as I am with them.

 

 

 

Billy

I guess I do, especially for photography. They make great photography subjects and models for new clothes. I also was thinking about basing the main character in a story on Ari's looks and character. Like others said, she isn't my only inspiration, but I'm glad she's there to help!

One of the main reasons I got into this hobby was due to the customization factor. Even for just the simple things like changing the wig and eyes.

 

For me they represent characters that I think up. I usually only seek out a girl for a character I have in mind. Though, sometimes, one may spark a character idea as well. I hope to someday get a project going involving those characters that they represent. It has been something I've been "musing" over for a while now.

You know, until I read this thread it never even occurred to me to convert any of my own characters (I used to play and host a LOT of RPGs) but now I can't stop thinking about it. I hav a sneaking suspicion that you guys are going to cost me a lot of money

Thank you all for the thoughtful responses to my first topic thread. Being creative is certainly fun. I cannot wait to get my first DD.

You know, until I read this thread it never even occurred to me to convert any of my own characters (I used to play and host a LOT of RPGs) but now I can't stop thinking about it. I hav a sneaking suspicion that you guys are going to cost me a lot of money

 

You had not realized this yet? DD are like magnets, they like to stick together! And attract more clothes, shoes, siblings, and anything else they desire...

 

~Sister Kyoya (who never fought against the inevitable)

You know, until I read this thread it never even occurred to me to convert any of my own characters (I used to play and host a LOT of RPGs) but now I can't stop thinking about it. I hav a sneaking suspicion that you guys are going to cost me a lot of money

 

 

You can always choose to limit yourself. That's what I did. I decided to only make one character as a DD for my characters I write stories about. It would cost too much to make my whole core group of 5. Especially because the other 4 are guys. It would take Volks SDs or Iplehouse resins to make them have the look they should. DD guys won't cut it for them for me. Really not feeling like spending that much for a Volks or Iplehouse resin.

 

...though I do have 4 of the 5 as figures, printed by one of those 3D printer companies. One of those includes the girl I turned into a doll.

You know, until I read this thread it never even occurred to me to convert any of my own characters (I used to play and host a LOT of RPGs) but now I can't stop thinking about it. I hav a sneaking suspicion that you guys are going to cost me a lot of money

 

You had not realized this yet? DD are like magnets, they like to stick together! And attract more clothes, shoes, siblings, and anything else they desire...

 

~Sister Kyoya (who never fought against the inevitable)

 

Or like Pringles "once you pop you can't stop". Once you get a DD, you 'pop' the proverbial can and you can't stop at just one. Makes me think of the Borg. "Resistance is futile." So beware the custom. I for one am already suffering because juu-yuuki did a custom Kirito. Am now saving up for head to make into a boy and get his outfit and stuff. Argh!!!

Makes me think of the Borg. "Resistance is futile."

 

THAT'S IT! I knew the correct phrase was around somewhere, I just couldn't remember! I do have to say that this has been the most lovely addiction I've ever had... DD are my rehab from life.

 

~Sister Kyoya

DD are my rehab from life.

 

~Sister Kyoya

 

Couldn't have phrased it better. They might not entirely be my Muse, but they certainly do make me feel better just looking at them and working with them.

DD are my rehab from life.

 

~Sister Kyoya

 

Couldn't have phrased it better. They might not entirely be my Muse, but they certainly do make me feel better just looking at them and working with them.

 

I feel the same way too! Taking photos, changing up her look, it always makes me feel better after a long day.