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The unrealistic portrayal of dolls and their effect on the female self-image is a persistent discussion surrounding the kids' toys industry. Dolls for girls were, and in most cases still are, an ideal of proportional body shape and beauty, which has been influencing girls around the world from a very young age. This perfectly symmetrical and flawless image has become an aspiration, though it‘s far from realistic. This is why we are thankful for artists who think of the box and contribute to a change by carrying the message of individual and unique beauty.

Ukrainian artist Olga Kamenetskaya specializing in doll repainting and modification, takes what‘s considered ‘perfect’ and gives it a realistic makeover which results in gorgeous, one-of-a-kind creations. What has started as a hobby of repainted dolls from Monster High, has turned into a career which is now admired by almost 60k people on Instagram.

Every popular doll you can think of: Barbie, Blythe, BJD, you name it, turns into extremely realistic dolls and foremost, unique works of art. All the fine details, such as little features, imperfections, body shapes, realistic wigs, add charisma to lifeless, mass-produced toys and are definitely what makes her life-like dolls stand out.

It is safe to say that dolls look much better after the dramatic makeup has been stripped off, and it goes to show the so-called ‘flaws’ are what actually makes us beautiful.

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    Michelle Line
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think a little too much aging added, but still excellent work. Not as good as some of the others.

    Mya Lugar
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is he still lost??Very scary age progression rendering!Also, needs to get that neck looked at!

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons, please put on your shirt!

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    Hello please don't judge
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am glad 'realistic' is in '' because they definitely look more life like but still unrealistic! but omg the before in this one is scary and the after one is BEAUTIFUL

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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is somehow closest to the original, which was more natural to begin with.

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