Dolling
For those who may not already know, dolling is a form of digital art that requires knowledge with programs such as Adobe Photoshop (PS) or Microsoft Paint (MS Paint). Although dolling is mostly just a hobby, some dollists have transferred their art to merchandise. Digital dolls have also been sold as clipart. There are two general dolling styles; pixel shading and tool shading.

Pixel Shading
Pixel shading is done in a precise square-by-square manner, and with a smaller range of colors. This technique generally has a two-dimensional and cartoon-like appearance. Depending on the number of colors used in a palette - and amount of dithering done - pixel shading can also achieve three-dimensional and realistic looks. I, personally, feel most comfortable using MS Paint when designing pixel-shaded dolls. However PS or similar programs can also be used.

Tool Shading
Tool shading is done using only the tools in PS or similar programs. This technique cannot be achieved using MS Paint. PS offers a wider range of tools than MS Paint does. As in the name, tool shading refers to these very tools. Apart from the Brush and Pencil Tools, Blur and Smudge are often used in dolling. Tool usage can differ depending on the dollist's own technique of dolling.

About Izzie
My nickname is Izzie. I am currently 23-years old; born on September 10th, 1986. My hobbies include web design, dolling, and writing. I used to draw traditional portrait sketches, but I haven't created one in years. My true passion is writing, and I hope to become a published author someday. I began a novel late 2009, and I've only accumulated a measly 73 pages thus far. I was born a procrastinator, and I suspect I shall die one as well. I'm a bit of a hermit, and my dream is to one day live in a small rustic cabin on a mountainside.

Regrettably I haven't been much of an environmentalist, but I do love and appreciate nature. I especially admire mountains and forests. Unfortunately I dislike most insects and arachnids. In fact I am terrified of spiders. If it weren't for the horrifying thought of some creepy-crawly finding me, I could sit all day in the woods reading a book, listening to songbirds and the creaking of tree branches swaying in the wind.

Since I was a child I've had an interest in fairy tales and anything magical or mysterious. Witches in particular have always fascinated me. Not necessarily the religion behind the modern and exisiting witch, but rather the broom-riding beldams from the world of imagination. The fantastical witches have always appealed to me because of their love of nature and hermit-like behavior. Their magical abilities are most intriguing as well. Who wouldn't want to bewitch their own household to clean itself? The lawn to mow itself? Or dinner to cook itself?

Regardless of not being a big coffee-drinker, cafés have always fascinated me as well. Especially humble and old-fashioned coffeehouses. They have a certain relaxing aura where one can enjoy hot beverages and scrumptious pastries with a good friend. And, in the real world, what is more magical than that?

About My Dolling
Unfortunately I neglected to keep a timeline for sentimental value, but I shall guesstimate how my entrance into the dolling world began. An offline friend introduced me to a site called The Doll Palace a few years ago. I played around with the dollmakers there for a bit before deciding to search the internet for more doll-related websites. It wasn't long before I stumbled upon Xandorra's Place. Continuing my search I found Doll on the Hill Factory. Both Amy's and Suzy's dolls were truly enchanting, and I knew immediately I wanted to begin designing my own. At that time I did not have PS, nor did I understand how to use the program. I began doodling dolls using MS Paint, and quickly discovered how much fun it was. It took me a little time to finally develop the courage to showcase my works on the net. I found a free hosting site called Webs, known then as "Freewebs." "Celelorian's Dolls" was the first of my sites to come into existence. I was later invited by the lovely Calli of "Individuality" to be a hostee on her site. And that was when "The Enchanted Glade" was born. After Calli closed her site, I decided to take a leap and purchase my very own website. After a tiring search for available addresses I finally decided to use my elven alias, Celelorian. And I hope to have http://celelorian.com/ online for many years to come!

General Information
This is a site where I showcase my love of dolling, web design, and storytelling. For fun I've created a story behind the website name, as well as a character or two.

The Witchery
Beyond the Misty Mountains is a witch's cottage nestled amidst an enchanted forest. Seemingly nothing more than a small house on the outside, inside The Witchery is a magical café! It was formerly owned by the humble old witch, Granny Maye Thatchwood. After a long and exciting career as owner of The Witchery, Granny Maye chose to retire and bestow the cottage to her granddaughter, Miss Mable Thatchwood. Granny Maye always had a modest and down-to-earth approach while working the café. Although Miss Mable is known to have a younger and whimsical personality, she tries to keep to Granny Maye's style of doing things. Inside the café large cauldrons are always bubbling hot with herbal teas and delicious coffees. Pastries, gourmet chocolates, and even specialty candies are sold inside. One must always be wary of the candies, as they're rumored to have certain magical side effects when consumed. It was said that a young boy once enjoyed a blueberry-flavored Sour Soarer. In only a few short minutes he produced an astounding amount of flatulence. With each release, the boy began to take flight. He nearly circumnavigated the world before the effect finally wore off.