For years I avoided drawing a ballerina paper doll. I was asked a lot, but I always shied away.
Mostly, because the idea of drawing tutus frightened me. I work in ink. Ink is great for a lot of things, but I have always struggled with transparency and tulle (that stuff they make tutus out of) is known for both its transparency and its texture. That alone was enough to scare me.
Then, on a fateful day last year, I had no choice. I had to draw a tutu for a contest winner. I hated the outcome of my first tutu attempt, but I swore I would tackle tutus again.
I learn to draw tutus (and I still am learning), I have had to learn to let go a little of my natural instinct for controlled linework. I’ve had to embrace the risk of messy linework. That’s been a struggle and while my tutus still aren’t perfect, they are getting better.
Enjoy!
They look fine, Rachel.
Also, what is perfection? These look so cool
Just lovely. Can’t wait to see what colors you choose for them!
She’s lovely! And so are the tutus!
But I know what you mean about scraggly lines. Sometimes they can’t be helped though, and yours are fine! 🙂
I love the headpieces, too!
I am still learning to let go a little with my art. It’s a process.
I still think the contest tutu came out amazing.
I love the pointe shoes. I’m dorking out a bit that they’re tied right (inside ribbon gets wrapped first). Good job on the pancake skirt in the Swan Lake dress. It looks really good!
Well, that wasn’t really intentional- I just copied what I saw on the photos on the internet.
I’m glad you have done the ballerinas, they look great. My daughter and I both colored a set!!
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