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Last post by E.D. Darling 8 Apr 2015 19:36
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 25 Jan 2015 16:12
Here are some pictures of our little swannie and the swallow
(whom I just started) He has three layers of paint, she has over fifty! I'll post more when she has eyebrows and a body!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 25 Jan 2015 16:36
I have to admit I like seeing them all put together better, ED!
I love seeing works in progress. 
You can really tell the difference in how many layers they've got!
You can really tell the difference in how many layers they've got!
over 50 layers? I had no idea they needed so many... but you can certainly see the difference.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 26 Jan 2015 07:28
Originally posted by Becky Rock I have to admit I like seeing them all put together better, ED!Sorry Becky! Her body arrives today! (They do look weird in pieces,)
here is a picture of the paint that I use! I only use the four colors you see here to create the finished effect. It is a very thin wash applied in many layers, darker skintones take up to three times as many layers to finish!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Jan 2015 08:09
And you do such an awesome job! The nurses who come to change the bandages on my leg have said how realistic the little Condor looks -- the first couple of visits after he arrived, they actually caught themselves going over to check on him!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 26 Jan 2015 08:55
Thank's EW! Glad he's still causing a stir! He was really hard to part with!
(If I kept them all it would be too crowded in our new apartment. I'm happy he has a good home with you!)
Thanks! :blush:
The extra work really shows. They are so wonderful.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Jan 2015 06:10
That's amazing what so many layers of paint can do! You're very talented, ED!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 27 Jan 2015 16:30
Thank you guys! More pictures coming tomorrow!
Although disconnected limbs are slightly disturbing...your painting is amazing, ED! I agree, you are very talented!
Ok! here she is, all tuckered out! one sleeping swan...
now all she needs is some eyebrows and hair! That will have to wait until we are in CO!
now all she needs is some eyebrows and hair! That will have to wait until we are in CO!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 28 Jan 2015 17:10
Just want to hold them all!
I love her flower headband. She looks so sweet.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 29 Jan 2015 08:01
Thanks! Chris, she is almost as sweet as the baby eagle!
( who has the best mommie EVER!)
LOL I don't want to get into "best mommy" competitions with EW, that might get ugly.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Jan 2015 11:17
Why, Chris, what ever could you be suggesting? 
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Jan 2015 18:26
Oh. 
Good to know. 
for someone 
to get 
hurt 
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Jan 2015 00:21
Nice 
to 
see 
we 
share 
the 
same 
sentiment! 
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Jan 2015 00:28
Now, before ED clobbers the two of us for hijacking the thread....
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 30 Jan 2015 07:40
bwaaaaahahaha! I am rotfl! Anyhoo, off to the laboratory to start on my little swannies outfit!
Phew it's probably for the best, we were gonna run out of fight smilies soon. Yay for working on the Swan's birdstyle!
I just have to use this one though since I didn't get to use it ...
Yay for working on the Swan's birdstyle!
I just have to use this one though since I didn't get to use it ...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Jan 2015 12:37
Chris, what about 
or 
?
or ?
ED she's lovely! Can't wait to see what you do with the hair....
CW & EW you guys are too much! LOL! 
Just make sure neither of you does this:
Just make sure neither of you does this:
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Jan 2015 16:57
Redbird -- how do you think I ended up in the wheelchair? (Okay, that's not how it happened. I just couldn't resist.)
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 15 Feb 2015 10:14
Just ordered our little swannies hair! I finally got unpacked and found 90% of my stuff, so it's back to work...I'll post some pictures soon!
Can't wait to see it! Great to see you've survived the move.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 26 Feb 2015 16:02
Ok! Threw my back out ( only I could sprain my mid back!), now I'm really getting back to work! Our little swannies hair has arrived, but you'll have to wait until the very end to see what I got...
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 26 Feb 2015 16:49
I hope your back gets better soon! In the meantime, I can hardly wait for the pictures!
Ouch, glad you're feeling better! Can't wait to see!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 28 Feb 2015 11:54
Thanks ladies! Pictures coming soon!
Becky Rock
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Mar 2015 15:09
I sympathize, being a veteran of that particular malady. Get well soon.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 4 Mar 2015 19:29
Thanks Becky! Husband leaves tomorrow, then there's time for some fun...
OKAY! FINALLY! Some new pictures!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Mar 2015 16:08
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
Nice work! She looks great!
Precious, I love the intricate details like the hairs in her eyebrows.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 8 Mar 2015 09:10
Thank you! Kritter, those eyebrows were my tenth or eleventh try! I was beginning to think she would be a Mona lisa baby! Today I'm going to try and finish her costume, and get some rooting done, I hope her hair turns out... 
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Mar 2015 16:14
Somebody's got a crush!
Chris! I think your Eagle will have something to say about this....
Somebody wants somebody to know he has dibs ...
(ETA he has a rawhide mallet because I won't let him play with his boomerang, too sharp!)
(ETA he has a rawhide mallet because I won't let him play with his boomerang, too sharp!)
Ah, but Chris, knowing you though, just who does baby Mark have dibs on?
He's a baby! Maybe he just wants dibs on cuddles.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Mar 2015 18:08
Oh dear....
The Condor muttered something that sounded like, "He doesn't treat her right!"
I tried to tell him that it's too soon for him to make that judgement, but I'm not sure I got through.
The Condor muttered something that sounded like, "He doesn't treat her right!"
I tried to tell him that it's too soon for him to make that judgement, but I'm not sure I got through.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 8 Mar 2015 19:57
Princess is happy she's safe here...not that having the boys fight over her is nessecarily a bad thing in her book!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 8 Mar 2015 19:59
EW, I like that the condor decided to put on his uniform, just to show how serious he is about it!
Hehe, indeed! Baby Mark is still pondering the most appropriate response.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Mar 2015 09:02
No matter what the response is, my teeny weenie dogs have offered to step in if things seem to get too heated....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 10 Mar 2015 05:46
I love the way you made the Swan's outfit into a onesie! Perfect!
You do incredible work, ED! You are a truly gifted artist --- I know I haven't posted much lately, but I just wanted to let you all know how much I have been enjoying the photos of these precious angels. I can't wait to see Jinpei/Keyop and Ryu/Tiny!
Love new new pics ED. Glad to see the that the move went well and that you're back in action.
EW: Love that the Baby Condor has a meat tenderizer in his hand! LOL. Just perfect!
EW: Love that the Baby Condor has a meat tenderizer in his hand! LOL. Just perfect!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 13 Mar 2015 21:43
Just a teaser...Enjoy!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 13 Mar 2015 21:46
Originally posted by RIgirl You do incredible work, ED! You are a truly gifted artist --- I know I haven't posted much lately, but I just wanted to let you all know how much I have been enjoying the photos of these precious angels. I can't wait to see Jinpei/Keyop and Ryu/Tiny!Thank you! I enjoy everybody else's work [ alot! ]this is my way of giving something back since I can't write fanfic to save my life!
Sooo cute. Hey, everyone has their talents!
Hey, everyone has their talents!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Mar 2015 00:34
ED -- this is soooooo precious! I love how it looks like the little Swallow's going to deliver a Karate chop in his dreams!
OMG, EW, he does, doesn't he? It is really too cute for words though. Excellent work E.D. 
I'm always amazed at how unbelievable real you make them look -- those hands are just incredible!
How could Nambu not take both of them in?
Speaking of which ... what do you think a baby Nambu would look like? *snerk* I'm thinking tiny glasses and faint mustache ... 
Too much cuteness. Such a spunky little guy.
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 17 Mar 2015 19:51
RLgirl, of course there will be a baby Nambu! You'll just have to wait and see...
The fingernails are the hardest part of getting the hands right!
So you guys know the drill by now, PM me if you want to be in the drawing, the only cost to you is the shipping. ( for you international folks, we'll find out how much first, then work out the details! This is a sold out, limited edition kit, there were only a thousand made so she is an extra special swannie!
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 20 Mar 2015 15:39
Good luck to everyone still eligible!
Aw, who could hate her????? Good luck everyone!!!
Sorry baby Mark never responded, I had to put him in an extra secure baby area before I headed down to FL. DH and the dog are keeping an eye on him, though he says HE'S keeping an eye on THEM.
Very sweet! Her outfit looks fantastic, too!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 20 Mar 2015 19:51
Thank you Springie! Last picture of the day...
Poor little princess, worn out from her photo shoot, dreaming of her prince...does he wear white?
(The Chief says she better not be dreaming about boys, he's just not ready yet!)
Poor little princess, worn out from her photo shoot, dreaming of her prince...does he wear white?
(The Chief says she better not be dreaming about boys, he's just not ready yet!)
My mother asked my brother about my eldest nice's boyfriend and got an earful. When he left, she said, "I should have known better than to ask a father about his daughter's boyfriend."
Right?! I can't imagine the Chief would be very amenable to anyone eyeing his precious princess! ( not even Mark ) He would far rather think she's dreaming about a pony or cupcakes!
Originally posted by E.D. Darling RLgirl, of course there will be a baby Nambu! You'll just have to wait and see... The fingernails are the hardest part of getting the hands right!Oh, I definitely will be waiting, ED! To me, all of that painting would be just so nerve-wracking, but I can see where the fingernails would be extra-hard! Those photos are simply stunning ... who could resist her? As for what she's dreaming, that's easy -- yo-yos!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 24 Mar 2015 13:56
Wow, the green hair and eyebrows are really distinctive!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 24 Mar 2015 18:16
It's a little Frida Kahlo....
Rlgirl, you are right! If he asks, she's dreaming of a new yo yo!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 27 Mar 2015 17:29
Sorry I haven't been on here lately! Real life is giving me a long to do list lately.
I will announce the winner April 6, since there are only two entrants, the first draw will be for the Swan and the second will get either the swallow or the owl, their choice!
Woo, everyone's a winner! Don't let life beat you up too badly, okay?
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 5 Apr 2015 19:38
Thanks Chris, you either....!
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 6 Apr 2015 18:56
Congrats to Kritter! There is a baby swan waiting for you!
Yay, Kritter! 
Congratulations, Kritter!
Thanks everyone. My daughter who is a Swan fan is very excited. We had to look at the photos on the thread over and over last night. She promises she'll be a good big sister.
ElectricWhite
Gatchamaniac
posted 8 Apr 2015 12:50
It's good to know the little Swan will have somebody to share "Girl Stuff" with! 
E.D. Darling
Boardie
posted 8 Apr 2015 19:36
I'm so excited that our swannie will have a sister!
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