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Henry Fleming in the Works ~

4/26/2009

 

Wanted to update with the project I am currently working on (and which has a deadline of May 15th, so I guess I need to get cracking on it). I'm making a paper doll of Henry Fleming from The Red Badge of Courage. Nothing too complex: just Henry in his uniform in various states and, of course, carrying the standard for the triumphant finale.

I haven't quite decided on a lot of things for this doll including his pose. I want him to look both startled and heroic, which is sort of a hard mix, but I think I can get it there so that he can play both coward and courage as required.

My favorite piece of this, of course, is the bandage for his head. I like the shock of hair coming off the top.  I'm going to do this one in color. I feel safe enough about it since it's just a Yankee uniform, so I don't have to think too hard about how it ought to look. Not sure about all the pieces yet, though. I might make him some civilian clothes as well (and put regular brogans on his feet instead of the gaiters ~ I just happen to be fond of gaiters).


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5/2/2009 02:46:11 am

I love his pose. It's so dynamic (if that makes any sense). I'm always split between putting paper dolls in interesting poses and wanting to be able to dress them easily...

Is he going to be for the next OPDAG newsletter? I know the theme is Classic Novels, but I haven't gotten up the nerve to send anything in yet. Plus, all my favorite classic novels are kinda male centric and all my men look like women. I can't seem to draw guys to save my life.

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5/2/2009 03:55:04 am

thanks ~ ! like you, i much prefer poses that make the dolls easy to dress, but i figured since this one has limited outfit options, he could be a little more "dynamic" ~ ha!

and yes, it's for the newsletter (i'm so far behind ~ i meant to have this done since march! geh!).

maybe you should get a simple anatomy book to help out with your men. i have a dickens of a time drawing, period. it took me years to figure out how to put a person together and i used a ton of references to learn. i think i draw women better too ~ but like you, most of my favorite characters tend to be men!


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