As I mentioned when I posted the black and white version of this princess paper doll last week, rarely can I look back and share several stages of paper doll creation. From the sketchbook stage to the coloring stage. There’s a sort of allusion that I think is common in blogging. It’s always presented as current, as immediate.
Sort of the “I just threw together this perfect brunch for my family on Tuesday and I wanted to share it with you all” idea. The truth is that while sometimes I work against the wire- barely have the paper doll done before I post it- I think most people understand that generally there’s a long wait between idea, rough sketches, final sketches and posted paper doll.
So, as you all probably know, I love drawing princess paper dolls. It’s an excuse to let out my girly side and create fluffy over the top dresses around whatever themes strike my fancy. For this princess set, I wanted to use some of the motifs and styles of African wax print fabrics.
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Originally, I have conceived of a pink, green and purple color scheme, but it really didn’t work in practice. So, back on Pinterest, I selected this wax print fabric to be my basis for my colors. The orange, red, blues and yellow color scheme seemed like a lovely change of pace from the pinks and purples that are generally associated with princess paper dolls. Plus the white really lightened up the outfit.
I’ve decided her white shoes are a sign of wealth, because can you imagine trying to keep white shoes white? I mean, I don’t own any for that exact reason.
Now, if you’re thinking, but she needs more clothes… Than I recommend considering borrowing gowns from the Yellow Princess, Rose Ballgowns or Garden Ballgowns. All those sets share the big-skirted look of today’s princess paper doll.
Thoughts on today’s princess paper doll? Feel free to leave a comment. Also, on Friday, there will be Elves!
My mind filled in pinks & purples when I saw the black & white. Maybe we just always assume princesses & ballgowns are pinks & purples? These are completely unexpected colors and I love it. I agree that white shoes must be a sign of wealth!
i was thinking orange and blue, so i wasn’t too far off!
love that you left the shoes white ~ and that mandolin is so cute!
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Elves on Friday sounds fun:)
she looks so good i am looking forward to the elves
These are my favorite kind of dresses, too. Love the unexpected colors!
Ooh! Elves! I love Elves!