Repaint: Nadja-What We Do In The Shadows Monster High Art Doll

This is a video showing my process for creating a new faceup for a fashion doll. I go over prepping the doll, painting the face, changing the skin tone, making clothes and drafting patterns, rerooting the hair and styling it.
She is for sale and check out the other dolls for sale in my Etsy store
www.etsy.com/shop/LadyDynamit...
****Clothing Patterns****
Blouse (book 2) - moonlight-jewel.com/ebook/
Shoe bases are for sale in my Etsy store
www.etsy.com/shop/LadyDynamit...
***Supply List****
This is my supply list for the exact products I use. Feel free to message me with any questions. Also when buying art supplies be sure to compare prices with your local art supply store. My local art supply store, Art Supply Warehouse, usually has better prices than everywhere else. Also Blick online has better prices than Blick in store.
Watercolor pencils
Caran D’ache
Derwent Inktense -24ct is the perfect amount of colors
Faber Castell Art Grip Aquarelle
Pan Pastels-the portrait set of 7 is a great starter set
Rembrandt Pastel Sticks - portrait set
Derwent Metallic Watercolor
Pearl Ex Mica Powder and Arteza Mica Powder
Mr. Super Clear UV Cut Flat
Arteza Gouache Paint- white
Elf make up brushes
Tiny nail art brushes
Silicone brush cleaner
Pencil sharpener
Erasers
Blender Pencil
Micro Applicators
Rerooting tool and hair from the Doll Planet Hair

[@mellowenglishgal]

I actually gasped out loud when I saw this video! Nadja!!! She’s gorgeous! Nadja would be very proud!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much. She is my favorite character from the show!

[@ceciliablomqvist6677]

You and Catmelion are my favorits! You do perfect crafts every single time so so SO gorgeous! The hair, the faceup, the clothes… PERFECTION!! 👍

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

You are so sweet! Thank you! Catmeleon makes some of the most beautiful figures! Her ideas are always executed to perfection. She makes me want to try my hand at a static figure.

[@maggiesobieszczyk3553]

You are an AMAZING artist! Your work is unbelievable, thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. I have loved dolls since I was a child and always wanted to make my own. It was an art that was elusive to me all my life. At 62 yrs old I am so inspired by your video I feel encouraged to try to make my own. Thank you for being kind and sharing your creativity!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! You should definitely try your hand at it. I got started by watching other artists and learning what techniques work best for me. My early stuff was absolutely awful but I had a lot of fun and kept practicing.

[@aprilhill8738]

Love how she turned out, her hair is on-point!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you 🥰

[@deborahsweeny3101]

She's gorgeous! My favorite part of doing any craft is the small details, they really pull everything together. I love her little buns, they're so cute. I love playing with hair but I know how hard it can be on the hands, especially when it's on a tiny head. Glad you're back and I hope you enjoy your new home. Take care✌

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! I have to agree, the tiny details are always my favorite to do too 😊

[@user-uu9yn8yy5i]

I'd love to see a kinda trippy/iridescent mushroom fairy in your style! I've never seen one done before and your art style is so unique 😍

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Love the idea!

[@rocknromance78]

Wow! She's epic. And thank you for helping fellow doll artists ( jackyohh). True spirit if the art community.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! I have found the doll community to be one of the best art communities. Everyone is so open to sharing tips and techniques, it definitely helped me grow as an artist.

[@PrinceKonganoor]

Wow..! Very beautiful and inspiration.. enjoy. 🎨🎨❤️❤️🙂

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much 😀

[@karenthomas9009]

Your art is beyond compare♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much 😀

[@judithtincher6463]

when hand sewing, draw your thread thru bees wax. this stops the thread from tangling and strengthens the thread. YOUR WORK IS BRILLIANT,

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thanks for the tip!

[@kristendiefenbach4451]

I was googling to try to find WWDITS merch and if anyone is selling a Nadja doll. I used to be an artist before becoming more progressively and gravely ill, now just trying to surround myself with things to make me smile, add comfort in this painful and misery filled “life” I have, you’re fantastic.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

I am so glad she could bring you a bit of joy ❤️

[@rosy1586]

Idk why I bothered looking for her in your Etsy I knew she was going to be snapped up! Freaking adorable and you got her likeness very well. Thanks for sharing!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Oh thank you! I usually post my dolls for sale on Thursday night and Friday morning the video goes live.

[@Kalkipikaia]

What a wonderful idea! Nadia is such a star! I love the doll!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thanks!

[@cathyandersen2984]

Gorgeous!!! I always wonder what I would look like as a doll❤😘❤

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

🥰

[@Ysckemia]

the haircut looks flawless, and i love the way you created the dress pattern with so much ease that it hurtsssss XD

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

You are too kind, thank you! I am trying to get better at styling hair, for too long it was an afterthought.

[@anncantrell8632]

Wow she is amazingly beautiful!!!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you!

[@KindraShalynnHaimberger]

I love What We Do In The Shadows. I can always count on laughing with every episode. You did an amazing job creating a doll that beats Nadja's own mini-me doll on the show. 😜 My favorite character is Nandor. He's had me wrapped around his finger since he first introduced himself on the show. Laszlo's confidence is something to be reckoned with. He and Nadja are perfect for one another. I about died when Nadja was stalking Jeff-Gregor. Lastly, I agree we all know an energy Vampire that rivals even Colin Robinson. 🤣

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! I love them all but Nadja is it for me. The perfect amount of crazy 🤣 Colin Robinson is my husbands favorite, he was saying he hopes they delve a bit more into his character this season (which seems like what they might be doing). I find him to be less funny just because I know people like that and it aggravates me towards his character 🤣

[@KindraShalynnHaimberger]

@@LadyDynamiteCreates I feel the same way about Colin. He drives me up the damn wall for the exact same reason. Although I'll admit, when he and the other energy vampire were talking to one another a few episodes back, when they became in charge of the Vampiric high council if I'm not mistaken, that was hilarious. Beyond that he reminds me of those guys who think they have to man-splain things to women. Things as in tampons or something. Something that they really should just not even begin to talk to a woman about... especially not in the form of explanation. Honestly the epitome of my sister's ex-husband who once made her cry when she was pregnant with their twin girls over the difference between a taco and a burrito. Ridiculous! 🙄🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@bastinda8568]

Very,very good!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you very much!

[@atinyevil1383]

It’s like you read my mind! I just started this series!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

I really love it! They came out with another spin off from the movie too. Its called Wellington Paranormal and its about the police officers from the movie. It premiered a few years ago in New Zealand but just got released here in July.

[@andreacollum7887]

Love, love, love her!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you 🥰

[@TulsaKanette]

Nadya is one of my fave characters. it surprises me the actress who plays her is never nominated for best leax actress uin comedy on the people's choice awards

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Right! She is so underrated.

[@kayjayj4681]

Really like this doll repaint

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much.

[@nergang3623]

I love her hair 😍

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! My hand hurt after all the braiding of the sections but I love the effect it gave.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

She's gorgeous and so cute. Amazing job with her faceup and hair. I'm far behind on the series. I still haven't finished season one yet

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! This season was awesome too!

[@BTWimaMermaid]

Hellsyeah I love that show!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Its so much fun to watch!

[@lindasnow3960]

Your work is lovely! Thank you!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much!

[@dostojevski5588]

All your dolls are so stunning! Thank you for sharing your tips also, it is really helpful.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! I am very glad that you find them helpful.

[@thebigkapowski]

I just stared making my own Nadja and Laszlo dolls yesterday!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Awesome! You should post them in the community tab when finished, I would love to see them!

[@heidiwaite5041]

Been following up with your work for a while and I'm in love with your work 💓... I started customizing since last year 🤗 and I love it... I follow artists like yourself and I am always inspired and you guys are my teachers too... Thank you so much for the inspiration of customizing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you that is so kind of you to say! I too started out the same way, watching videos, following artists and asking questions. The doll community is wonderful and so full of artists willing to share their knowledge. I have been at it going on 2.5 years now.

[@christineingram55]

She’s gorgeous and what a beautiful Face paint.The eyes are so pretty.I like her hair and the dress is so nicely made and looks stunning. On with the lovely black blouse..Your dolls always look so special and you put so much love and detail into them to make them so special .I love her 🥰

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! You are so kind.

[@kdcthelioness]

She turned out lovely! I really like how you showed your issues with symmetry (its the bane of my existence, I swear) and how you make/modify patterns!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! I am so glad you found it helpful.

[@annah5497]

Great job, I love her too

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you!

[@angelsandfaes]

Beautiful

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@aliciadovebridenbaugh1198]

How cute

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thanks!

[@Joseph_Shonagon09]

Unfair how KZbin didn't notify me that you uploaded this That's a shame, KZbin.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Aw! At least you now have 2 to catch up on :)

[@hylianflower9681]

you deserve more likes!! youre amazing

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much!

[@cynthiat6505]

I want to do that to my hair. Your work is wonderful❤️

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! Its such a cute hairstyle, I say go for it 😊

[@Nancymarie410]

Her hair looks like mine, with out the buns. 😂 I know what you mean about hand sewing 😩 I have such an issue with getting the eyes even too. I love how the lashes came out❤️👍

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! I was really unsure about the face for so long, pulling the hair down was when I really saw it come together. Just getting the eye shape is the thing that takes me the LONGEST on a faceup. I see other artists do eyes that are just bam, perfect eyes first try, makes me so jealous 😄

[@heatherforster5962]

She looks great !

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thanks ☺️

[@pretendforlove]

Great work, I was sew no human clothes while I watched your video so the sleeve part of the video was relevant to me 😂. Glad the move is done, would love to see the studio tour once you feel like you have your space set up done 🙃

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! Sewing human clothes is how I started learning to sew, I would sew cosplay for myself and my daughter and would have to do TONS of alterations to patterns because my daughter was so particular about how she liked clothes to fit. I think I am going to do a studio tour very soon, I just have to clean it up because its messy since I was working on this doll.

[@sarahr4944]

This video reminds I’ve been wanting to watch this series! Guess it’s time for a binge! I love how you do faces! Almost life like and ethereal.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much. They came out with another spin off too, I've been busy and haven't had the opportunity to tune in yet but it looks just as great. Its called Wellington Paranormal and its about the police officers from the movie. It premiered a few years ago in New Zealand but just got released here in July.

[@jadeobsession9088]

she's amazing!!!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you!

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty😃

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! 😊

[@autumnbabii16]

Love it!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thanks!!

[@angelbookwalter832]

Such a beautiful doll! You have been missed, but, so happy to hear your move went well! Very stressful, but, somehow you created another stunning doll! I just love everything about her!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! It is so nice to be settled.

[@MusLaboratoris]

She is gorgeous! You're so talented. I didn't heard about this show, but it looks interesting. About hand sewing - I know this pain very well, I don't have sewing machine. Try to use shorter twine - for such small thing you don't need that long. It will be easier to manage and it shouldn't tangle that much :)

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! I am blessed to have a sewing machine and only have to the smallest amounts of hand sewing, I would be ready to scream if I had to do it ALL by hand. I really appreciate the tip, thanks!

[@tylergood3773]

Cool video

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thanks!

[@leeni103]

Absolutely stunning ! This is now the second time I felt someone made something just for me ahahahah (the other time was JackyOhhh’s Alphonse Mucha inspired doll!) I’m so glad you made this beautiful Nadjia! I’m super impressed and learning a lot from your techniques!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much!! Jacky's doll was so beautiful and had such an delicate feel. I am so glad you are finding it useful. I really love getting to share. 🥰

[@Nancymarie410]

Eye shapes are the toughest for me too🤦‍♀️

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

I know sometimes I wind up redrawing them 4-5 times before I get them right!

[@HeatherBryant22]

New sub!

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thanks for subbing!

[@RedHatClub]

Ooh she's gorgeous

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you! We are loving the house, its really amazing the sheer amount of stuff we had at our tiny apartment.

[@rozimaali-taylor7453]

Moving house is no joke. Weve had to do everything at night whilst our toddler is asleep other we cant get anything done 😩 hope youve all settled in now tho. The doll is gorgeous as usual. I loved the movie so should probably give the show a watch

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥰. I feel your pain there! I moved once when my daughter was 1 then again when she was 2. Moving was MUCH easier with her being older. We have mostly gotten settled in and there is only a few projects left to tackle.

[@rogerioaredes4205]

She looks so amazing 🤩! I have one question I bought normal pastels and not the pan fancy version. I tried to paint my doll with it after giving it a few coats of sealing spray (mr super clear). Basically I made a little powder of the pastel, but it just would not stick, do you think this is because it’s a cheap pastel? The brand is Hashi and this is my first time trying to repaint a doll. Thanks for your help.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Thank you so much! Its probably the pastels, the cheaper pastels have more binder than pigment in them than artist grade ones do. The first time I tried I used mungyo pastels and after 6 layers and barely having any color on my doll I stopped. I slowly invested in the pan pastels but they are so highly pigmented they are worth it especially if you want to do a lot of full body blushing. I have had other artists tell me that rembrandt pastels are also very good at blushing the body. I know they are highly pigments (the artist grade versions at least) and have used them but I am too lazy to shave all that pastel down to use for a full color change when I have my pan pastels handy with no shaving needed. You can try other brands but the key is to look for artist grade. Student and craft grade just won't cut it for color changes and you will waste loads of MSC. A good set will run around $60 for 30-40 colors, usually if they cost less than that they aren't artist grade but you will save money on your MSC in the future. Hope this helps.

[@rogerioaredes4205]

@@LadyDynamiteCreates thank you so much, this definitely helped a lot 🙏 I really appreciate you writing back to me with this wonderful and detailed response. I will definitely be looking into the pan pastels. Thanks once again.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

@@rogerioaredes4205 Of course! Glad I could help

[@glampixie]

Where did you get the metal stand you use for working on the hair?

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Its from the Doll Planet Hair on Etsy.

[@glampixie]

@@LadyDynamiteCreates Thank you! I’ve been teaching myself to reroot and so far the hardest part has been figuring out how to get the head to stay in place. I need more hands lol.

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

@@glampixie Mine tends to just roll around on the table between plugs :P Be careful if you use the stand to hold the head for rerooting, you might break needles if you are hitting the post.

[@javounemckenzie9871]

What ur ig cause I would like to san u a drawing of mine so u could do a vid of it

[@LadyDynamiteCreates]

Here is my insta instagram.com/ladydynamitecreates/