Painted Art Dolls

I finally finished my art dolls. I had to stop to make a wedding cake, and after the holiday weekend was able to catch up. They were mostly done except for the clothes. When I paint their bodies, I usually pick out the fabric of their dresses so I can paint the top to match. I like to have a general idea of how they will look from the beginning, but art for me is always progressive. Things evolve and change as I go, to what I think looks best for the piece.

These dolls are meant to be looked at. They are not meant for toys, so I added a loop onto the backs of the dolls so they can be hung up for display. They can sit fairly well on their own, as their arms and legs are movable.

This standing doll has a base, and she finally got her arms that were missing. I also added a pink design on her dress for more depth. (For details on how I made my art dolls- see my march 10th and 21st posts.)

These two pictures are of the dolls hanging on the wall. (click on any picture to see a larger version)