Her shadow self is not a monster. She is the woman who had to keep breathing when no one understood how much it cost. She stands in the dark with her head lifted, eyes closed, not because she has given up, but because she is listening inward now. The world has become too loud, too demanding, to

Here’s another FaceUp I created, and I gotta say, I made it up as I went. It was more of a “if I do this, how will it come out?” rather than a, “ I wonder if I can do this?” kind of thing. I used a Disney Animators doll- Pocahontas, stripped her factory paint, and went to work! I hand-sewed the out

You. Yes you. Give me a moment. You've always felt a little off haven't you? Like you're a walking contradiction to those who believe a woman must choose. So you think you have to appease them and choose: do you choose softness or strength? Wildness or wisdom? Fire or still water?

I told ChatGPT and Gemini to create a hyper-realistic image analysis with word points of how I’m doing, what I’m carrying mentally or emotionally or what I’m into as a reflective look at who I am at this moment and what I can work on or refine- call it a mid-year check-in. Prompt in comments! #

A few years ago I used to delve deep into new things and I tried my hand at FaceUps using Disney Animator’s Collection dolls. I miss this… I used the Princess Jasmine from Aladdin to create this. I’ll get back to doing more. I have to. I miss my craft.❤️‍🩹 🎵Mad at Disney - Salem Ilese #art

I asked ChatGPT to create an image of what it felt like to talk with me. It was a real simple prompt, but delivered! ☺️ “Create a picture of what it feels like to talk to me. Use my photo if you want to add my face. Do not change my face.” Go see what it will create for you! #prompt #ch

So much art, too little platforms 🙃. Here’s to my first post! Link to her in comments! #CustomDollArt #FaceUpArtist #ooak #dollrepaint #crafttok