Art Dolls: Everybody Loves a Parade part 2

So I've finished this doll for the parade swap and I think its weirdly cute. The folks who joined the swap are having a good time making dolls that creatively fit into the theme. Apparently, there are all kinds of crazy parades happening out in the real world. Being fanciful, I thought a zoo parade might be fun.

Here is Molly Ann riding Snapper! Molly Ann is the daughter of the Jack DoLittle, the zoo's lead herpetologist's. And no, that is not a specialist of herpes! ;) Molly Ann was thrilled to be included in the Zoo's first ever parade!

I always get a kick out of making dolls that require lots of brads.

The Zunicorn

I found this today. One of my early attempts at a zunicorn card for the CAT swap. I didn't like it all all when I painted it in. The little monkey at the bottom bothered me too. I haven't seen it in a while and looking at it now I think I actually like it a little bit. It lacks some of the shading, but its OK.

I've been going through this depression about not being able to have another child (on our own or through adoption) which has only gotten worse since turning 40. I've noticed a lot of my artist trading cards, regardless of the topic, have people/animals being all snuggly and I know its related to my mood. I kind of feel like I can't actually have another baby, but I can dream about it through my art. I'm very drawn to artwork with Mommies and babies or small children. Or just happy people who are snuggly.

Art Dolls: Everybody Loves a Parade!

Another art doll swap has opened up at ATCs for All. I just got back from a week at the beach, but while I was there I got a little bit of work done on my first parade doll.

I plan to make all of the dolls for this swap go with this same theme. I got about this much done and thought it would be fun to show a paper doll in progress.

Finished the Unicorn Set

Here is the last unicorn card for the CAT swap. Feels good to get them all done. I think the last one is my favorite.