Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas Eve and Marks approach to Meat..... ?

Happy Christmas Eve, everyone!

My friend, Suzan, posted this image this morning on Facebook and although I am a Mark Ryden fan, I had never seen this piece before! I love it, of course :)

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"Santa Worm" by Mark Ryden

So, then I started doing some research on it and realized that it is everywhere! From prints sold on Ebay to sets of holiday cards.... Where have I been? :D

Anyway, If you are not familiar with Mark Ryden's work, here is a fairly recent article that I found to be interesting (with an interview of the artist). And showing one of his meat themed paintings.

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/30/meat-lover-mark-rydens-cool-cuts/

I love his approach to the meat industry. It is basically the same way I approach meat when it comes to feeding my children. I tell them exactly what it is (ham = pig, beef = cow, etc) before they decide on what they want and then they can make the choice themselves whether or not they are OK with consuming that.... Usually they are not so they rarely (very rarely) consume meat products. Meat is so disguised that I can see why it took me until I was 13 years old to realize that I wanted to be a vegetarian! And it tastes good! But once I truly understood what meat was and how it was "made" it didn't matter to me how good it tasted. I felt morally compelled to stray from meat and 20 years later I don't regret it one bit.

See what art can do? I see a simple Mark Ryden image and it becomes this entire speech about eating meat! :D That is what I love about art though.... It can inspire something inside of us like nothing else can. and even if Mark Ryden himself is not a vegetarian, I respect his approach, which is awareness. I do believe that human beings are intelligent enough to make conscientiousness decisions by themselves and not be controlled by habit or be tricked by meat in disguise.... It's just a matter of them feeling that it is important enough to do something about it.

Well enough about that.. What I really came here to say was Happy Christmas Eve! ;)

Wishing you all happiness and peace (and tofu) in the new year!

xoxo
Mel

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Merry Christmas!

Teagan and Muse spotted a present under the tree..... Looks to me like they are considering not telling the others and keeping this their own little secret ;)

Thank you all for a wonderful year! I truly appreciate all of you... Sharing your photos and your comments, it means so much to me!

Wishing you all a very happy and peaceful holiday.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Melacacia's "Lorraine" dress


Melacacia's "Lorraine" dress, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

This dress design was named after my grandmother.

I will be making these in different hand-dyed colors and will have them at Blythecon 2011 in Portland... Along with some other Melacacia Couture and my hand painted eye chips as well.

I am starting on my inventory as soon as possible :)

Friday, December 17, 2010

for Sarah ♥


for Sarah , originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Girl inspired by the Sea

Commission in progress ^_^


Thursday, December 16, 2010

Rosalina moves on today

Today Rosalina's auction ends and she will find out where her new home will be :)

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Few more detail photos:

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Thanks again, for looking!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Rosalina


Rosalina, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

I wanted these amazing little boots to look vintage, so I painted them and distressed them a little bit... I am happy with how they turned out.

Here they are before I customized them (shiny and new) :)
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Here is the box that Rosalina will travel to her new home in (I hope to get better pics tomorrow before the auction ends):
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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Rosalina - OOAK Custom Blythe Art Doll - by Melacacia

Rosalina is finished ^_^

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I am, however, still waiting for her boots to arrive in the mail!!

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So, there are photos that I still need to take of her once the shoes arrive.... I am hoping they will be here on Monday, they were supposed to be here by yesterday :(

I am going to be customizing them a little bit, but that is about how they should look.

Her traveling box is also not completed yet, so I will be working on that and uploading more photos to her listing once I am finished with it.

My main concern was getting her listed in time to be shipped and arrive at her new home before Christmas.

Please check back in a couple of days for more photos of Rosalina ♥

Click on either of the above images to go to her auction :)

Thanks for looking!!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

December 2010


December 2010, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

She is coming along.... Slooowly.

This is such a busy time of the year and this girl is taking extra long... But she is sooo close to being finished (and has been for a while!). I hope to get her completed this weekend :)

She is Custom # 81

12" Takara CWC Ultimate Tour Momolita Neo Blythe Doll

I listed Momo on Ebay :( Click: Momo's Auction

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This is her official info:
Mold: RBL
Release date: March 2007
Release type: CWC Limited Ed., 3000 dolls
Notes: special eye colors: silver w/scull (front), blue (left), hot pink (right), brown (front)
Stock: dress, jacket, socks, underwear, blouse, shorts, wristbands, shoes, purse, hair ties, stand

If you are interested in her and have any questions please feel free to contact me!

^_^ Thanks!

Monday, November 29, 2010

Where I am currently with Doll Commissions

Melacacia Custom Blythe Doll Commission List

Fall 2010

July/August


1- Esther (Alice)
2- Karen (London & Dylan)
3- Amanda (Snowy)

September/October

4- Maggie (Paris)
5- Monika
6- Kate (MSR)

November/December

7- Sarah (EBL)
8- Stacie (Steampunk)
9- Janice (James)
10- Betty (Stella)
11- Alisa (?)
12- Jenn (?)


COMMISSIONS CLOSED AFTER DECEMBER 2010

I will be taking a break from doll commissions after the new year so I can concentrate on my own art work and get an inventory going for Blythecon 2011 :)

I truly appreciate all of the support and interest in my work <3 <3

Sunday, November 28, 2010

I love this so much



Black Rose
By: Eliza Rickman

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Coming Soon......


Coming Soon......, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Special Christmas Edition

Melacacia Custom #81

More info coming soon ♥

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

I am grateful for all of you ♥

This doll came in the mail as a gift from a very sweet lady who lives in London. She gave her to me out of gratitude and the desire for this doll to have a "soul". I look forward to being able to work on her and bring her to life :)
♥ Thank you, Monika! ♥

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am grateful for all of you!

Friday, November 19, 2010

Sent her on her way home today


On her way home today, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Custom Commission Complete

Lucretia. Inspired by Tim Burton

Thank you, Kate ♥

Monday, November 15, 2010

Silent Night


Silent Night, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Melacacia Custom #80

Artdoll Blythe

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Silent Night ~ Listed on Ebay

I have finished her listing but will continue to post new photos and videos of her throughout the week. So, please check back! :)

Here is a link to her auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160506684458&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

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Thanks for checking her out!

Preview of "Silent Night"

She is almost finished! Here is a little preview :)

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I will post a link to her auction once she is completely finished and listed.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Reference for Sarah

Photo showing her first coat of blue to match her reroot:

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This girl is inspired by the sea. So I will try to incorporate the other shades of blue (from the hair) with some splashes of color on her lids to mimic ocean waves or spray/mist

I will probably be removing the lashes... I just wanted to see what they looked like in blue ;)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

busy busy

Just a quick update... I am still here :) I've just been so busy that I have not updated my blog and I apologize. I will be posting pics here soon of some of my current projects ♥

xoxo!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Wishing you all a Happy Fall season!

After a much needed rain storm this weekend, it finally feels like Fall is really here.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween week :)

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Stéphanie's special traveling case

I decoupaged this case for Stephanie to travel to her new home in.

We will find out where her new home is today!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Stéphanie detail


Stéphanie detail, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Close up of her mouth, nose and skin.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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Monday, October 18, 2010

Stéphanie


Stéphanie, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Melacacia Custom #77

I will continue to post new pics of her over the course of the week, so please check back :)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Stéphanie


Stéphanie, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.


You can find out all about here by clicking here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160495027586&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Stéphanie


Stéphanie, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.


You can find out all about here by clicking here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160495027586&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Please turn the volume on low O.O

This is a brief video of my current creation, Stéphanie

She is a Little Antique Ghost Doll from the Attic and includes the custom made music base

You can see more of her by clickingHERE

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Soon......................


Soon......................, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Just working out the details ♥

Melacacia Custom #77

Blythe Art Doll

Thursday, October 14, 2010

reroot that I finished last night ^_^

For my current creation who is so close to being finished.

My camera is home!!


My camera is home!!, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

My camera is fixed and back home! Yay!

I can finally take a pic of my Takara girls together, each representing a different mold ^_^

From left to right: BL, EBL, SBL, RBL, FBL

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Teagan wanted to show her 10-10-10 spirit too :)

10-10-10


10-10-10, originally uploaded by meℓacacia ~ misses her camera.

Today is 10-10-10. These are the 3 sets of 10 toes the I love the most :)

Happy October 10th, 2010!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

My camera is having surgery

I spoke with the Nikon Repair person and they said that my camera needs a new shutter and one other replacement :( So, they are working on it this week and should be finished by next week ^__^ I am really looking forward to getting it back and taking photos again!!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Tokori ~ Owl Spirit.


Tokori ~ Owl Spirit, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

Melacacia Custom #75

Fully customized Blythe Doll

She is the spirit of a beautiful owl who lived long ago but is now extinct
Though the beautiful owl will never live in the flesh again
Her spirit will live on forever in Tokori....

Friday, September 17, 2010

Coming Soon


Coming Soon, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

WIP... Almost finished! She is just waiting for her stand and accessories to be completed :)

Her name is Tokori, meaning "Owl Spirit"

More info coming soon ♥

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Coming Soon :)


Coming Soon :), originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

I am still working on her stand, accessories, and finishing her dress...

My camera issues are not making this easy :)

Monday, September 13, 2010

This is the last picture that my camera took :(

My camera has officially stopped working and I am so lost without it!! I feel like I can't see. I thought I had fixed it today when it let me take this photo, but then it stopped functioning again :(
So please be patient with me over the next few days (hopefully not weeks!) while I get my camera fixed.

Yes, Teagan is in the process of getting a make-over :)

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Sacramento Area Blythe Meet


Sacramento Area Blythe Meet, originally uploaded by meℓacacia.

We had a great time and hopefully can get together again soon!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Melacacia Custom # 73

She is the night spirit of an ancient tree that lived long ago in a beautiful and dark forest
This tree, which was home to many of the creatures who needed shelter in the night
no longer stands
But her spirit lives on in Luna


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You can check out her listing here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160467950863&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanks for looking!

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Moved on


Moving on :(, originally uploaded by melacacia.com.

These girls all found new homes, thank you!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Join us!


Join us!, originally uploaded by melacacia.com.

Sacramento Area Blythe Meet/ Picnic in the Park

Sept 4th, 2010

from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.

Exact location TBA

Please bring your own lunch, your camera, and of course YOUR DOLLS!

Please contact Me or Amy (Zaloa27) for more info

We will have a drawing and there will be more info to come :)

We look forward to meeting you!

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Commissions Closed (indefinitely)

My commission list is now full, so I am no longer accepting new commissions....

If you are interested in my personal doll creations, please contact me with your email address and I will notify you when my newest custom doll is available for auction ^__^

I will not share your email address with anyone and will only use it for this purpose.

Thank you again for your support in my work!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

For Amanda ♥


For Amanda ♥, originally uploaded by melacacia.com.

Custom Commission Complete :)

Thursday, July 22, 2010

I'm looking for a Tokyo FBL

I would like to trade my EBL for your FBL Tokyo. Please contact me if you are interested ^__^

Monday, July 12, 2010

Current Commission List & Update

I am setting up a Commission List for Summer/Fall 2010 for those of you who have been waiting for me to start up again. Thank you so much for your patience during my move, etc!

Please click here to go to the list.

And as an update, I will no longer be offering reroots for commissioned dolls. I will only be doing face-ups. I will still have rerooted/mohair dolls available on occasion. Thanks for understanding ♥

Please contact me with any questions or concerns!

xoxo

Friday, July 2, 2010

Brown dress for Brionie ♥

Thank you, Brionie, for being so patient during my move, etc.
The beige dress will be ready in the next few days :)

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Moving............

We are in the process of making a big move out of the area this month, so if you email me and I do not get back to you or am slow at doing so, this is why.... I am not ignoring you :)

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Thanks for understanding. Wish me luck! :)

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Marie Antoinette ~ Melacacia Custom #68

My girl AND her listing are finished!

Click on the image to go to her auction :)

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Thanks for looking!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Preview of Marie Antoinette Custom

Creating the listing takes almost all day, but the doll is finished!

So here are a couple of preview pictures of her :)

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I will update with listing info as soon as I have it ready.

Thanks for looking!
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