About My Cartoon Dolls

I thought I'd say a few things about my dolls. Just because I'm bored. So, let's see, what to say...

Some of my dolls take longer to make than others. I don't usually make them all in one go, but I lose interest if it takes over a week. Two or three days, with a couple of hours per day, is average.
I use tutorials ocasionally for reference. More often, I look at pictures and other dolls to see how something would be shaded. I also have a full length mirror in my bedroom that I stare into for ridiculously long periods of time.
I use Adobe Photoshop, but my older dolls (the pixel-shaded ones) were made using good old MS Paint. I used to still use Paint's curved line tool until I figured out that Adobe has a better alternative. (Note: if you are an Adobe user, get thee to a pen tool tutorial! It is seriously the best thing since ever!)
If you ask nicely, I'll probably do a request. This depends on my schedule, of course. Don't bother asking around exam time. Holidays are way better.
I enjoy making tutorials, but would rather not make a tutorial if there's already a million and one of them out there unless I feel that I have something special to contribute. Most if my tutorials are made when I've made a doll using a new technique and think, "Ooh, that looks cool!" If you have a tutorial request, I will happily give it a go (but try to request something that I could do).
I am always looking for more poses for my bases! I'm not the best at base making, but if you can think of a really nifty idea for my Alaia base, email me!
And because it's sort of related... I want to know someone before they become my sister. Just so you know.

My Favourite Dolls (of mine)

Yes, I'm egoistic, and I love my dolls

My Stories Dolls: Jani - Masquerade Dress
Fantasy and Historical Dolls: Aisa
Inspired Dolls: Malaya
Challenge Dolls: Mariella-Shoshannah
Role-Play Dolls: Dead Amika
Fan Dolls: Baralai or Pixel-Shaded Me Hugging Kuja
Other Dolls: Elodia
My Muse and Me Dolls: Me in my Olive-Green Beaded Shirt
Non-Adoptable Dolls: Made for Hwesta's Birthday 2007
Old Dolls: Rilan
Doll Section: My Stories or Other