If you’re a Patron or follow me on Instagram, you probably already know that I’ve been quietly working away on a 100 Day Project since February. For those unfamiliar, the 100 Day Project is a creative challenge where you commit to doing something artistic every day for 100 days and share your progress online.
My version of the project? Drawing 100 paper doll outfits for a new series of kid-friendly, crayon-approved dolls. It’s been a “just draw and keep going” kind of project—simple, consistent, and as low-pressure as committing to something for 100 days can be. I’ve tried to do this before, but nearly every time I burn out, because I am too ambitious, so this time I was trying very hard not to be ambitious.
I’ve mostly been posting the outfits over on Patreon (with occasional updates on Instagram when I’ve had the time and energy). But now that I’ve officially passed the halfway mark, I thought I’d share a little peek here on the blog—for those of you who don’t follow me elsewhere and may have been wondering why things have been a bit quiet.
While the doll bases themselves are currently only available to paid patrons, the outfit sketches are visible to all patrons—and yes, you can join for free to follow along! Or you can check out more of these on Instagram.
Will this project eventually become a fully finished paper doll set with polished layouts and tabs? Honestly… I don’t know yet. Right now, I’m just focused on showing up and getting to 100. What happens after that is a problem for future Rachel.