Todays theme is "mood" and I've had a bit of a rough time. This is always bad for my dollwork because my mood tends to influence my artwork. And even though this is not bad for sketching and illustrations, it ruins the story I want to tell with my dolls. The world of the Beasts of the Unknown is a bit like my childhood stories, it is a world where I can escape. When I build the characters I want them to be fierce, adventurous, cheeky, solemn or calm. They are supposed to lift their partners (I don't want to say owner here, they are more like familiars) spirit, make them more fierce or adventurous in return. Sadness is not a mood I want to transport through my dolls, there is already too much sadness in the world. This commission, Sage, is one of my favourites and one I still like to look at to feel calm. #tcdapfeb #tcdap #ooak #artdoll #softsculpture #witch #commission #fiberart #art #sculpture #beastsoftheunknown #sarahlumenheine