Мальчик из бедной семьи рос без игрушек. Теперь он переделывает фабричных кукол и продает за тысячи долларов

Ноэль Круз родился в очень бедной филиппинской семье. Он был третьим ребенком из 6, и игрушек ему не покупали: у родителей не было на это денег. В 12 лет в гостях у соседей он увидел по телевизору конкурс красоты «Мисс Вселенная» и был потрясен обилием красивых девушек в роскошных нарядах. С тех пор, работая уборщиком, он каждую свободную минуту рисовал. Сейчас за его куклами стоит очередь из коллекционеров, готовых заплатить ему тысячи долларов.

Adme-ru расскажет, как из бедного мальчика из Манилы Ноэль превратился в мировую знаменитость.

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Creating Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow doll #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #celebritydoll #customdoll #customizeddolls #dollart #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #johnnydepp #jacksparrow #makeup #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #onesixth #piratesofthecaribbean #repaint #repainteddolls

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К 16 годам Ноэль уже зарабатывал своим талантом на жизнь: его рисунки неплохо продавались. Когда позже он женился и эмигрировал в США, вместе с женой он начал коллекционировать Барби. Однажды на eBay он увидел кукол с «перекрашенными» лицами и сразу понял, что хочет делать таких же. Вскоре у него начало получаться так хорошо, что за его куклами выстроилась очередь из коллекционеров.

Художник начинает работу над куклой с прически: стрижет, завивает и укладывает. Затем ацетоном стирает фабричной кукле старое «лицо». Потом, используя фотографии и портреты персонажа, рисует новые черты лица, начиная с глаз. Работа над каждой куклой занимает от пары дней до нескольких недель. Цены начинаются от $ 600, а самую высокую цену, $ 4 тыс., покупатель заплатил за персонажа Эммы Уотсон — Белль.

Давайте посмотрим на лучшие работы Ноэля Круза.

Белль (Эмма Уотсон)

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Now on ebay: Three day auction ends Sunday January 29th at 6:30 pm PST Before and After — Custom repaint of Disney Store Emma Watson Belle doll I appreciate all of your requests for a repaint. Thank you! #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #beautyandthebeast #belle #emmawatson #disney #waltdisney #belledoll #emmawatsondoll #beautyandthebeastdoll #disneystorebelle #disneystorebelledoll #emmawatsonbelledoll

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Чудо-женщина (Галь Гадот)

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Now on ebay — (3 day auction ends wednesday August 17th at 6:35 pm PST ) Custom repaint/hair restyle of 19 inch Wonder Woman Gal Gadot figure by Jakks Pacific Big Figs Glued on molded hair was removed and replaced with wig that has been custom cut and styled. Full facial and body repaint as well as paint adjustment on the suit to look metallic. #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #batmanvsuperman #galgadot #wonderwoman

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Гарри Поттер (Дэниел Рэдклифф)

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Countdown to Halloween — custom repaint of 17-inch Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe doll. For more of my art visit www.ncruz.com #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #celebritydoll #danielradcliffe #dollart #dollrepaint #dollartist #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #harrypotter #hogwarts #ncruz #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #onesixth #ooakdoll #repaint #repaintartist #repainteddolls #talent #wizard #beforeandafter #makeup #makeupartist #hairstyle

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Волан-де-Морт (Рэйф Файнс)

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Countdown to Halloween — custom repaint of 18 inch Harry Potter Ralph Fiennes Lord Voldemort doll #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #celebritydoll #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #harrypotter #hottoys #ncruz #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #onesixth #ooakdoll #halloween #ralphfiennes #repaint #repaintartist #repainteddolls #talent #voldemort

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Джиджи Хадид

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Mattel Gigi Hadid custom doll repaint (3 day auction ended Wednesday April 11th at 6 PM PST.) SOLD For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #doll #dolls #dollcollector #dollphotogallery #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzart #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #repainteddolls #repaint #repaintartist #gigihadid

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Китнисс Эвердин (Дженнифер Лоуренс)

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NOW ON EBAY: 3-day auction ends Wednesday Jan 13th 6 pm PST Custom repaint of 11 1/2 inch Jennifer Lawrence Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen doll/figure (hair down version) For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #hungergames #jenniferlawrence #jlaw

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Лара Крофт (Алисия Викандер)

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THIS DOLL HAS SOLD. 3 day auction only ended Sunday May 6th at 6:30 PM PST Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft Tomb raider Custom repaint and hair restyle of 11 inch Mattel Lara Croft Tomb Raider Barbie #dollmakeover #dollrepaint #dollrepainting #laracroft #tombraider #aliciavikander

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Принцесса Диана

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NOW ON EBAY: 3-day auction only — ends Sunday September 3 at 6pm PST DOLL NOW SOLD AND IN PRIVATE COLLECTION. Remembering Princess Diana on the 20th anniversary of her death (Aug. 31, 1997) This pic: Repaint and hair restyle of the Franklin Mint Princess Diana doll. For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #beforeandafter #customdoll #celebritydoll #dollart #dollrepaint #dollartist #dollmakeover #hottoys #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #ladydiana #makeup #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #princessdiana

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Фрида Кало

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THIS DOLL HAS SOLD : Mattel Frida Kahlo custom doll repaint (3 day auction only, ended April 18th at 6 PM PST). For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #doll #dolls #dollcollector #dollphotogallery #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzart #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #repainteddolls #repaint #repaintartist #fridakahlo #mexicanartist

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Принц Чарминг (Ричард Мэдден)

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before and after — custom repaint of Disney Store 12 inch Cinderella Prince Charming Richard Madden Doll. Real hair applied and custom styled. DOLL SOLD AND NOW IN PRIVATE COLLECTION. For more of my art visit www.ncruz.com facebook.com/noelcruz.art #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #beforeandafter #celebritydoll #customdoll #customizeddolls #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #makeup #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #onesixth #repaint #repainteddolls #helenabonhamcarter #fairygodmother #princecharming #richardmadden

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Шелдон Купер (Джим Парсонс)

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custom repaint and hair restyle of Tonner 17 inch The Big Bang Theory Jim Parsons Sheldon Cooper doll. Sold and now in a private collection. For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzart #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #repainteddolls #repaint #repaintartist #jimparsons #bigbangtheory #sheldoncooper #tbbt #bazi

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Принцесса Лея (Керри Фишер)

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Please be sure to follow also my work on Twitter using the link below: https://www.twitter.com/ncruzdollart Carrie Fisher's iconic role made an indelible mark on my consciousness as a young man. I am greatly saddened by her passing and could not deny the surge of inspiration I am feeling. This repaint of the 1/6 Hot Toys Princess Leia figure is my humble tribute to Fisher's legacy. May the force be with you forever, Carrie. #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #celebritydoll #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #hottoys #ncruz #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #onesixth #ooakdoll #pro #repaint #repaintartist #repainteddolls #talent #hairstyle #hairstyling #makeup #makeupartist #starwars #carriefisher #princessleia

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Элизабет Тейлор

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Be sure to follow also my work on Twitter using the link below: https://www.twitter.com/ncruzdollart Before and After — Custom repaint of Mattel Elizabeth Taylor doll #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #celebritydoll #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #hottoys #ncruz #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #onesixth #ooakdoll #pro #repaint #repaintartist #repainteddolls #talent #hairstyle #hairstyling #makeup #makeupartist #elizabethtaylor #liztaylor

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Скарлетт О’Хара (Вивьен Ли)

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Now on ebay — Custom doll repaint of Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara from Gone With The Wind. 3-day auction ends Sunday February 12th at 6:30 pm PST This pic: before and after For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #vivienleigh #scarlettohara #gonewiththewind #scarlettoharadoll

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Супермен (Генри Кавилл)

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On eBay this Thursday — Before and After — custom repaint of 19 inch Jakks Pacific Superman Henry Cavill For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #henrycavill #superman #manofsteel #batmanvsuperman

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Красная Королева (Хелена Бонэм Картер)

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Before and after — custom repaint of Disney Store Red Queen doll now on ebay (3 days auction ends Wednesday June 15th at 6:30 pm PST) #art #artist #actionfigures #barbiedoll #blackandwhite #customdoll #celebritydoll #hottoys #michaeljackson #mj #kingofpop #ncruz #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #onesixth #ooakdoll #onesixthscale #pro #repaint #repaintartist #repainteddolls #talent #helenabonhamcarter #alicethroughthelookingglass #aliceinwonderland #redqueen #miawasikowska

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Золушка (Лили Джеймс)

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NOW ON EBAY: 3-day auction ends Sunday April 12th 6pm PST Custom repaint -Cinderella's Lily James For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #cinderella #customdoll #celebritydoll #customizeddolls #disney #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #lilyjames #makeup #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzart #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #onesixth #repaint #repainteddolls #waltdisney

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Мачеха Золушки (Кейт Бланшетт)

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Now on eBay (3-day auction ends Sunday April 26th at 6 pm PST) This pic: before and after — Cate Blanchett-Cinderella's stepmother — custom doll repaint For more of my art visit www.ncruz.com facebook.com/noelcruz.art #art #artist #actionfigure #barbiedoll #beforeandafter #celebritydoll #customdoll #customizeddolls #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #hairstyle #hairstyling #hairstylist #makeup #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #noelcruzdolls #noelcruzrepaint #onesixth #repaint #repainteddolls #cateblanchett #disney #waltdisney #cinderella

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Малефисента (Анджелина Джоли)

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Before and After — custom repaint of Hot Toys 1/6 scale Angelina Jolie Maleficent figure For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #art #artist #actionfigure #angelinajolie #barbiedoll #beforeandafter #customfigure #customdoll #disney #dollart #dollartist #dollrepaint #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #maleficent #makeupartist #makeover #noelcruz #noelcruzrepaint #noelcruzdolls #repaint #repaintartist #repainteddolls #waltdisney

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Эдвард Каллен (Роберт Паттинсон)

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Countdown to Halloween: Before and After — custom repaint of 17 inch Twilight Eclipse Robert Pattinson Edward Cullen doll

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Джек Воробей (Джонни Депп)

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Countdown to Halloween — before and after: custom repaint and hair restyle of 12 inch Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow Johnny Depp doll. For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com

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Процесс работы

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MADONNA — Vogue (based from the 1990 MTV Awards performance) Custom repaint transformation of Tonner's 16 inch Carmen dell"Orefice doll One of a kind outfit ensemble by Tamara For more of my work visit www.ncruz.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/noelcruz.art #art #actionfigure #barbiedoll #customdoll #customfigure #dollart #dollartist #dollrepainting #dollmakeover #dollcollector #hottoys #makeup #hairstyle #hairstyle #hairstyle #makeover #makeupartist #noelcruz #repaint #noelcruzdolls #madonna #vogue

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А вот и сам художник со своими куклами

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This Thanksgiving Season would hardly be complete without expressing to each and every one of you my most sincere gratitude for all the years of support you've give for my art. To be able to create is more than reason enough to be grateful, but to have your appreciation is beyond what I have ever imagined growing up. I hope that each and everyone of you will find a reason to be truly thankful for in your lives. #thanksgiving #marilynmonroe #gonewiththewind #scarlettohara #princessdiana #elizabethtaylor #carmencruz #noelcruz #noelcruzart #noelcruzdolls #repaintartist #repainteddolls

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Пример Ноэля Круза доказывает, что настоящий талант способен пробить себе дорогу несмотря ни на что. Может быть, и у вас есть способности, которым пора позволить раскрыться?

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