Saturday, June 21, 2014

MY "ROBERT MCKINLEY" DOLL WIP

I finally decided to take the plunge and try making a doll following the techniques of the late artist Robert McKinley in his book "Dollmaking One Artists Approach". I've heard such great things about the artist. I know many artist use some of his techniques in their doll making process. This is my attempt to construct a doll using some of his techniques.

I was hoping my paper clay Head would fit and could be used but it doesn't.
Bethann Scott "The Stitch Fiddler" 2014

This is where I left off
 Also, Robert McKinley made his doll using Super Sculpey, therefore, this body construction may not work with a Creative Paper Clay head and neck. We will see. This is my doll maker's muse for today.

5 comments:

Mary Ann Tate said...

Wow! You always amaze me at the challenges you take on. Nothing stops you:)

Sherri Farley said...

Thoughtful detailed work....Love it!

Shashi Nayagam said...

Wow you are an amazing artist

Jo Ferguson said...

Absolutely fascinating and so intricate. Your work is exquisite.

The Stitch Fiddler Bethann Scott said...

Thank-you ladies. Robert McKinley was a great artist and I hope I can accomplish similar to his one day.