As I mentioned in my faux cake posting, I have been unable to make any pretty things or post to my blog for a little while now. Thanks to those who have continued to check for new projects - I hope to catch up very soon. In the meantime I thought I would post something for my readers to look at while I get back to work in my studio.
For this Marie doll, I chose to make her dress out of the pages of a vintage French book and I tried to make it as historically accurate as possible. Some of you know that my background is in set and costume design for the theatre, and I've done a lot of studying of period costumes.
On the back of the dress I added "Watteau pleats", which were quite popular at the time. They were named after the period artist Watteau, who liked painting this style of dress in his portraits.
This doll is not one of the 100 pretty things as I did not make her this year, but as I mentioned I just thought I'd put her on the blog until I can get caught up with my pretty things projects.
After I made this doll, I made another one dressed in blue that I gave to my step daughter; she loved this original doll so much I just had to make her one of her own. She is 9 years old and I'm proud to say that she can correctly identify images of Marie Antoinette! Perhaps I will post pictures of that doll too if you're interested in seeing her.
This is soooo....exquisite, I was thrilled to find it today. I would love to see your Marie creation in the blue. You are so talented...It would be fun to learn to make something like this but will have to suffice with my antique Marie Antoinette dolls collection. Lucky you ! xoxo, paulette
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely incredible, Corinne. I do miss when you don't post but please don't feel pressured. I haven't read your faux cake post but I will do that next.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing my comments on the left...what a kick!!!
Hugs,
Suz
Blue, please:) When you have time....What a lucky stepdaughter! And Corinne, thanks for explaining about the Watteau pleats. I didn't know about that.
ReplyDeleteWe would love to see her!
ReplyDeleteCorinne, you constantly amaze me with all your talent! I loved your Marie doll, you are such an accomplished artist! All your details on Marie are so stunning!
Kate
What a fabulous doll. I have the magazine but you are right, they did not do it justice. It is absolutely stunning, and the front view is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see the other one too.
Have a fabulous day
Cari b.