The arrival of two new Monograms ( I know, you’re thinking TWO MORE?) brought the opportunity for a photo session. Usually I pull out all the stops by setting up a new room, or debuting new furniture designs.
While scouting around my work room for a background I came across an illustration I did a few years ago in my “Tressy period”. Many of you may not know that I have illustration talents, so here you have it. Yup, add that to the list of hats I wear. 
I thought it would be fun to photograph these new gals with an illustration rather than 3D objects.
Here’s Blue Chip wearing a swank little number by Bellissima*Couture. Some glamorous palazzo pants, no? 
And Brilliance, with her “hair” down, wearing another tailor-made Hilda fashion. Who knew purple could look so good?
What’s nice about a room setting back drop, is the fact that you don’t have to have other props to get some really good snaps. OR, you could add just a piece or two for a more dimensional look. Maybe a chair, or a table with a lamp. I think illustrated back drops add a little mystery to the composition. It might raise awareness when you look at the photo, as in – What’s going on in the background? Or – What else might there be to the place where she lives?
Colorful and fun, illustrated backdrops do more than fill space. They put your dolls in a world of their own. They make your displays come to life !
Where does YOUR doll Live?
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Oh, what fun! I’m really enjoying your new blog.
I’d like to encourage you to make a few props for the 16-inch doll as well as the smaller lovelies. I’m enjoying the accessories I got from you some time ago.
In any case, I love what you’ve been sharing lately.
Many thanks!
Cathy
Hi Cathy,
Always open for suggestions. Maybe some 16″ items in the near future.
Love the photos of your new girls enjoying the backdrops…those are great!
Very sweet, that backdrop. Nice change of pace that allows your favorite doll issue, the Monogram, to take center stage :>)
Wow – great illustration Maryann! You are uber-talented! I’d like to “second the motion” for 16″ furniture. Now that I’m also doing BJD’s in that size it could do double-duty for them plus my 16″ fashion dolls!
Oh – and Brilliance looks great in purple!