The trouble of posting from paper doll backlog, is that sometimes I get to the point where I’ve drawn something so many weeks ago that I have no real recollection of what I was thinking or planning when I designed whatever it is. This is one of those sets. I remember drawing it, but I don’t remember much about this set except worrying about drawing the lily flowers on her skirt and hat.
I decided I tend to always draw the same flowers and I wanted to try something different.
Beyond that, I feel like I can’t say much.
Anyway, this is the last Margot set for 2015. The year is wrapping up my friends. 🙂
As always, if you have thoughts, please share them in the comments and if you like the paper dolls than consider supporting them through Patreon.
Also, there’s going to be a really fun Q&A on Wednesday with a special guest from Dover publishing. I’ve been waiting to publish this for weeks. 🙂
love the birds on the dress ~ and the musical instrument! also really love her freckles. nice touch!
one of the things i’m trying to do is actually draft my posts as i complete things, even if they just sit in the queue for weeks. that way the content is still fresh, even if i have to revise it before posting. i agree with you otherwise: you can forget the inspiration after the fact!
Yeah, when I’m on the ball I at least try to note my inspiration and sources (esp. for historical sets), but um… not so much with being on the ball here. 🙂
Love this style/era. Love doll’s hair style.
Can’t wait to get the color version.
Great job. Thank you.
Thank you Autumn. She came out well. 🙂
I love this set! The birds are outstanding!
I have the dolls printed out for your ATCs, and will have a chance to work on painting them after the holiday on Thursday I hope. I am so excited to be doing something especially for you!
I can’t wait to see them Melody. 🙂
I like the birds on the dress
I really like the instrument! Is it a guitar or something else entirely?
It could be anything. It’s not based of anything real, so whatever you might like it to be.
The bird pattern really is beautiful. I hope you saved it as a pattern swatch in Photoshop so you can use it again!! Very nice 🙂
I never reuse patterns, because I don’t swatch them. I manually place the motifs. So… um…. no. 🙂
There I go making assumptions! I get frustrated drawing patterns so I use Photoshop and Illustrator as much as possible to make it easier.
Your patterns are so well placed I assumed there was tech involved!
Well, there is tech involved. I draw a single motif and then I duplicate it using photoshop and then manually place the motifs onto the garment where-ever I want them to go.
What I don’t use is the photoshop pattern fill features. I have used them before, but I find I don’t like the results as much as when I do it manually.
Hmm… Maybe something to make a tutorial about one day. 🙂
Your use of the instrument is a great addition! The hats are gorgeous and flowers on the skirt drape add a wonderful historic touch. Just love everything about these dresses and am eager to see them in color!