Noel Cruz Works His Magic to Bring Dolls to Life
Ariel Weber — January 9, 2013 — Art & Design
References: themarysue & neatorama
Artist Noel Cruz takes movie character dolls from generic-looking and makes them into one of a kind pieces of art.
If you have ever been an avid collector of doll figurines, sometimes the way the faces have been recreated is not exactly up to snuff. This is why the very talented Cruz has come in to work his magic and recreate the faces into ones that look so realistic you might think it was real. The results of his work are extremely impressive as he is able to make the faces come to life and look identical to the real actor who played the character, which real is no easy feat.
If you are a fan of any of these creations, artist Noel Cruz would gladly make one for you for a whopping $1,000.
If you have ever been an avid collector of doll figurines, sometimes the way the faces have been recreated is not exactly up to snuff. This is why the very talented Cruz has come in to work his magic and recreate the faces into ones that look so realistic you might think it was real. The results of his work are extremely impressive as he is able to make the faces come to life and look identical to the real actor who played the character, which real is no easy feat.
If you are a fan of any of these creations, artist Noel Cruz would gladly make one for you for a whopping $1,000.
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Character Dolls - The trend of creating hyper-realistic movie character dolls offers an opportunity for disruption in the toy industry by producing high-end collectibles for passionate fans.
2. Customized Dolls - The trend of customized dolls by using innovative techniques such as 3D printing technology presents an opportunity to disrupt the toy and collectible industry by offering personalized products to consumers.
3. Imitation Artistry - The trend of creating realistic-looking dolls by mimicking real people or celebrities presents an opportunity for disruption in the art industry by developing new techniques for creating lifelike sculptures and dolls.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can leverage realistic character dolls and customized dolls to increase sales by targeting passionate fans who are willing to pay a premium price for high-quality collectibles.
2. 3D Printing Industry - The 3D printing industry has the potential to disrupt the toy and collectible industry by offering customized dolls and figurines that are 3D printed and tailored to specific customer preferences.
3. Art Industry - The art industry can capitalize on the imitation artistry trend by creating lifelike sculptures of real people or celebrities using innovative techniques such as digital sculpting and 3D printing technology.
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