today we are exchanging paper dolls at my art group. i finally got an idea last night of what i wanted to do. i was looking through my 2008 day book at some sketches and paintings i did and found this little kitty...
i like how the little painting turned out on ledger paper so i used the same idea for my paper doll.
gather together a few supplies: nice, smooth paper that you can water color on, pencil, eraser, permanent pen, watercolors, brushes, goache, scissors, tracing paper.
step #1. sketch out a figure in pencil. draw over the lines with a permanent pen. when the ink is dry erase any pencil marks.
step #2. paint your figure using acrylic, watercolor, or guache paint. let dry.
step #3. lay a piece of tracing paper over your figure and sketch out little clothes and hats to fit. i draw simple outlines and decorate later.
step #4. turn the tracing paper over and lay it down on your decorative paper or painting paper. trace over your pencil lines. this will 'transfer' your design onto another paper.
step #5. for the little pink dress i inked the lines with a permanent pen, then erased the pencil lines.
step #6. cut out the dress and decorate with little trims and glitter. the little green and blue party outfit was painted with water color and has a crepe paper sash and a flower cut from a silk petals. i also made a little cake and a mouse balloon for party kitty to play with.
step #7. when all your pieces are cut out and decorated, glue them down to a paper base and color copy.
here are a few of my favorite paper doll artists:
alice in wonderland and the queen of hearts by marina.
these darling halloween costumes by danita.
perhaps you will make a paper doll of your own, or start your own collection of tiny dolls. enjoy, julie
12 comments:
Party kitty is really darling and I love her mouse balloon!
Your projects just get better and better! This is really great, love all of your talents.
Party Kitty is too adorable! I used to love making paper dolls and paper closets full of paper clothes. What fun to try it again!
these paper dolls are so sweet! i used to love to play with them when i was little. i see another nostalgic project in my near future. :)
Super Cute Party Kitty, that should be her name! Adorable!
What a neat idea - I have never seen dolls like this. Tour Art Group must be very inspiring for all of you!
How cute and fun..you always have such great and inspiring ideas! Thanks.
Sweet! I love this idea!
Oh Julie what fun! Thanks for sharing. Must go make paper dolls.
I love her Julie- she is so sweet. Please sell them in your etsy shop so I can buy some for my little munchkins!
i cannot get
over how
totally insanely
cute these things
are! julie, i am
a fan!
these are even cuter all dressed up and ready to play. so darling.
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