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Today’s Printable Paper Doll Inspirations:Arctic Explorers, Photos of Ladies on Glaciers in High Heels, and Fur Trim
This week’s “winter” outfit is this set of winter time steampunk arctic explorer clothing, because why not? I mean, everyone needs to have something fab to wear while exploring the arctic, don’t they?
I know nothing about arctic exploration, except what I know from living in Alaska and having to study the history of the state in school. My sister is a professional geologist and she has done crazy things like ice coring, but I didn’t ask for her advice.
I did try to be a bit practical with a skypole/walking stick with a spike and I went with trousers. I’ve seen 1890s photos of women on glaciers wearing high heels, so she got heels, but I wonder if maybe I should have drawn her some ice cleats or something. I’ll have to think about that next time I draw a steampunk arctic explorer outfit.
Maybe I should have asked Sis for advice. 🙂
This is only my second EVER steampunk inspired B&B paper doll outfit. I can’t believe that, but a quick foray into my archives does tell me it is true. Wow.
I have get on that in the New Year.
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I like the colors you chose. The subdued purple complements the different shades of blue.
Thank you. I went through two color schemes on this one, but I like how it finally came out.
Very cool. (Pun intended.)
I love the detail that went into the accessories.
Thank you! They were fun to draw.
Everything about this is fantastic.
And how does someone discover geology as a profession? That’s such an unusual career choice!
She got into it in college. I don’t know the exact path, but since Sis still live in Alaska, there are a fair number of mining companies and environmental companies that need people who know about rocks.
this is awesome! i have been thinking of doing some Klondike gold seeker characters, but haven’t quite decided how to not make it a boring history lesson in 19th century extreme weather clothing ~ hahaha
i love the fantasy take on this. the belt and the scarf are super cool! : D
If you are interested in gold seekers, check out a series of books called, “Goldrush Women” and “Goldrush Children” by Jane Haige (sp?). I think she also did one on men, but I can’t remember. In one of them, she republished a list of what a woman was advised to bring for clothing. It’s fascinating.