Exquisite pleasure

A person is born for happiness and joy, but each goes to them in his own way.

Making works of art is a pleasure of a much higher order than, say, the pleasure of drinking a beer or smoking a hookah.
Creativity is akin to meditation: a person is immersed in a process that by itself enthralls him, slows down and fills him with good emotions and a resource for everyday life, removes negativity and generally makes a person more calm, balanced and happy.

This is probably why there are so many areas of art therapy now.

«Кукла – это эмоция, это состояние души»

     When a person is carried away by a new business, then it can be so engrossing that he begins to give him more and more time and resources. Receiving in return a state of happiness, joy, euphoria, fullness. It is important to stay in this stream as long as possible. So that this stream of pure pleasure can develop into meaningful work. Then the images of the dolls become thoughtful, and the level of skill grows.
A doll is an emotion, it is a state of mind!
But first of all, and especially for novice masters, a doll is that emotion, that state of mind that the creator wants to share with the world.
After all, man is a very social creature. We are all very dependent on the opinions of others in one way or another.

А художник – человек еще и более тонко чувствующий. Ему просто жизненно необходим зритель, без которого не появится произведение искусства. Если не будет зрителей, кто скажет художнику, что его произведение достойно музея? Или наоборот, что оно — детская поделка?

The viewer, however, must also have a certain look and taste. They can be nurtured in oneself, gradually studying the culture and art of all mankind as broadly and deeply as possible.

Craftsman at work: casting doll parts

Don't scare away the muse of the future genius!

    The desire to receive feedback from other people on how they see your work, the desire to receive their emotion in return is the engine that makes the artist start a new work. And the more positive the feedback, the more inspiring work on the next piece will be.

This is probably why you should not criticize too much novice masters who create dolls that are sometimes far from perfect. Don't scare away the muse of the future genius! He is just at the very beginning of the path and he so needs your support, a kind word and an admiring look.
Later, when the artist has experience and skill, he will be able to begin to see his mistakes much better and create more perfect works. But at the beginning of the journey, it is better to praise him with all your heart. And there is always something to praise for!
From my own experience I can say that although my first works were very imperfect, they were created in one breath and with great pleasure. And the viewer caught it. Many works have been sold and sometimes quite expensive. They are still in some restaurants in Kiev, in private collections of businessmen, deputies and other connoisseurs of beauty.

Sculptural doll workshop. Artists with their works. Teacher: Elena Misyuna

 And what about the financial component?

Working on a doll takes a lot of time, effort and resources. And getting a decent reward for such work is already a consequence that may or may not happen. It all depends on the level of skill, the number of viewers who saw the work of the master, the number of works created. Here comes the next stage of the artist's development, when his pure flow of creativity is gradually strengthened by stable financial banks.
Well, in order for an artist to be able to assess the level of his work more objectively, he needs to participate in exhibitions and professional competitions. Even just visiting them as a guest, the artist (and the viewer) gain visual and practical experience, and everyone benefits from this!

Learn, improve and create dolls! It's fine!

Yours, Elena Misyuna.

Elena Misyuna and her works