One thing that makes my day is coming across an article that grabs my attention when it wasn't even a topic I was looking for! That's exactly what happened to me yesterday, when quite by chance I saw a link to an article titled How to Repaint Fashion Dolls - A look at the Art of Doll Repainting.
If you've seen some of my other blog posts here, you may well have noticed that I have particular admiration for the artistic talents out there. I've also had a lifelong love of fashion dolls, born of a fascination with recreating real world items in miniature. For me, an intriguing title like this was like the scent of fresh-baked cookies... I had no choice but to follow it.
Well, it turns out that those enchanting art dolls that I have so often admired are not being created only in big doll studios but also by creative people in their own homes. Lady-in-the-window is one such person. With common sense and clear instructions, she acts as our guide to getting started with the wonderful art of doll repainting with the least possible fuss and expense.
Lady-in-the-window is no amateur and sells both instructional materials for budding doll artists and art dolls themselves. Nonetheless, she has a gift for putting herself in the place of a first-time doll painter and anticipates each concern and potential error. Her step-by-step illustrations offer a captivating glimpse of the creative process even if you have no intention of picking up a brush. This is clearly painstaking work, from the painting of each tiny eyelash to the re-rooting of the doll's hair.
At the same time, this doll artist's passion is contagious and left me itching to have a go at this myself. While this doll painting guide appeals to me on quite a personal level, the whole page is so well put together that I had to share it with you too. Take a look at the before-and-after images of her doll transformations and I'm sure you will agree that though she may use playthings as her canvas, she creates true works of art from them.
Visit: How to Repaint Fashion Dolls - A look at the Art of Doll Repainting
Wow, what a find Nicki! I didn't know there was such a practice with the dolls. Must admit her painting certainly made the dolls look more alive and appealing. What patience she must have, those are some tiny little faces! Love your review too!
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent lens that you present here. Those paintings are stunning! They make me want to get some dolls and get them a new makeup :D
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this before, either. Talk about a niche! What a great way to give a doll new life and be artistic at the same time. Wonderful review as always, Nicki. You have such a way with words.
ReplyDeleteTruly impressed and fascinated by this find, Nicki. The before and after photos are amazing. The dolls do actually come alive with the way she paints those eyes.
ReplyDeleteThat is inspire. I also have a weakness for dolls and other small things... and things that have been redone and made over.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you all loved these amazing doll makeovers as much as I did. I followed Donna's link to her website last night and the dolls there are incredible so I came back to share it with you all: http://www.fantasydollsbyd.com/index.htm
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