China-painting Madame de Pompadour doll - 12 firings and counting!

 
 

This doll is some piece of work....and not in the most positive way right now. She's been trying my skills and pushing the outer boundaries of my patience. Some dolls are 'born' easily from my hand, almost effortlessly sometimes - but not this one. This one's been challenging me on almost daily basis, daring me to be better and to evolve past my comfortable place.

At least once a week I have to fight down a strong urge to hurl it out of my window, and cackle maniacally as I watch it shatter on the pavement below. In fact, I kinda feel this way right now, so I'm taking a little time-out from work for some complaining therapy.

Feeling better already. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBYhjISsL-w/