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| Czech Girl Matryoshka Close-Up Portrait |
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| Czech Girl Matryoshka |
My Czech Girl Matryoshka was inspired by the folk dress of the people of Skoronice in the Czech Republic. One of my wonderful customers requested I draw a Czech girl and suggested folk dress from this area that was Moravia. In my research I found lots of lace, puffy sleeves, and black aprons embroidered with colorful flowers.
This matryoshka also has a personal connection because I live in Winston-Salem, NC. The "Salem" comes from a settlement founded by Moravians who settled in North Carolina in the 1700s. It is now the historical Old Salem with restored buildings, museums, shops and gardens. My husband and I were also married in a Moravian church in neighboring Kernersville, NC.
Next on my list of requests is a Ukrainian Girl with blue eyes and brown hair. She should be fun to draw too because the girls traditionally wore wreaths of flowers as a headdress. Please keep the suggestions coming! :)
8 comments:
Gorgeous! I love the handkerchief and flowers on her dress... and the sleeves are perfect! So sweet Amy!
Thank you The Art of Family! I'm glad you like her. :)
very beautiful and mesmerising design Amy :) xoxo
Thank you Louise Elizabeth!! ♥ :)
I have a peruvian too :D http://www.flickr.com/photos/giozi/4700831042/in/set-72157623035062030/
Yes you do giozi and yours is really precious! :)
lovely ♥
Thank you Ana! :)
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