Gold Buttons

Posted on February 21, 2013September 1, 2013 by Klara Bow Piechocki

– Smoke, Bearology

Bearology Artisan Dolls

Posted on February 21, 2013June 8, 2014 by Klara Bow Piechocki

Here are the new Artisan dolls I’ve created for my ongoing serialisation, Bearology.

They’re handsewn based on original character designs from the book. It was a challenge sewing them to look like the illustrations, but wonderful to see them in 3D! I think Smoke looks very handsome in his uniform, and it was a good reason to rewatch Due South to examine Mountie uniforms (Did you guess that I’m a Due South fan?).

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Doll making – Dublin from ‘Bearology’

Posted on November 18, 2012September 1, 2013 by Klara Bow Piechocki

This is my first attempt at dollmaking! I decided to make Dublin, from Bearology. I didn’t use a pattern, I just drew the limbs and head by hand onto the fabric then cut the pieces out. I think she looks beautiful, imperfections and all. As a designer it’s amazing to see your character in 3D! Read more about Doll making – Dublin from ‘Bearology’[…]