2016 Inspirations-The Year Ahead
So…I am sitting here this morning with my morning cup of java ( hating the fact that its non fat creamer because I am doing that “lets do a diet” to start the year off right thing) and getting inspiration for the year of blogging ahead. I finally have some free time ahead of me and really want to devote more time to this blog that I love and the collection that is such a hobby of joy for me to photograph and talk about. As I was sinking my teeth into the first few screens of Pinterest and Instagram images for the morning, I stumbled upon a number of images that just took flight in my head and had me thinking about dioramas and lots of yummy content for the blog. I just have to share.
I don’t know about you guys but I love illustrations. I particularly enjoy fashion illustrations which is why I have a number of limited prints by Robert Best. If you follow the Barbie Instagram account, you might have already enjoyed this woman’s work. I have to admit, I’m a newbie to her lovely illustrations but I am already a huge fan. Her name is Kerrie Hess
And the next couple I am including for my sister Hilda 
Aren’t these scrumptious!!! Now…to figure out how to percolate some of these illustrations and ideas into background and diorama ideas for our 1/6 ladies. Oh yes, Rebecca is inspired now.
-Rebecca
Inside the Fashion Doll Studio 
Yummy yummy yummy! Love these! Hmmmm….gears are whirling in my head.
January 17, 2016 at 11:49 am
Oh yes!!! 😉
January 17, 2016 at 11:51 am
I love these!! Thanks for sharing – I was not familiar with her. Happy New Year Rebecca!
Anne-Marie
January 17, 2016 at 11:55 am
Happy to share Anne-Marie!! Happy New Year to you too 🙂
January 17, 2016 at 11:58 am
I know the work of Megan Hess but not Kerrie Hess. Have a hundreds of illustrations on one of my Pinterest boards.
January 17, 2016 at 12:04 pm
Megan Hess is coming up in the second post 😉 Her work is very detailed and I love it as well but there is something so very romantic about this watercolored illustration. LOVE! So very girly and so Barbie.
January 17, 2016 at 12:10 pm
I’m so happy to receive this post those prints are just beautiful! Can’t wait to see how great you include them in your work!
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January 17, 2016 at 12:14 pm
Can’t wait to try and realize some of the ideas that are running around in my head now. Glad this post made you happy Sheila!
January 17, 2016 at 12:18 pm
Nicely done ink and (I assume) watercolors. Thank you for sharing this artist.
January 17, 2016 at 2:35 pm
Beautiful illustrations. Always enjoy your posts.
January 17, 2016 at 3:34 pm
I love her too, I have a collection of Coloring books, I hope she produces one as well. I would love to pencil crayon color here wonderful drawings. They are so uplifting, the colors and sheer prettiness of them make me smile.
January 17, 2016 at 5:16 pm
These are so fresh and feminine! I just love them!
January 17, 2016 at 5:21 pm
I love the work of Kerrie and Megan, if you love illustrations you should check out Hayden Williams, I love his barbie work.
January 17, 2016 at 9:38 pm