Alcina's Castle in progress + Starting Armide

[@judywilson2020]

I'm Always so amazed how you can create such magical wonders with paper and paint.

[@beeblerocks]

your doll houses are so beautiful i want to make something like them. your workspace is gorgeous too!

[@annissa8959]

Just recently discovered your channel and I instantly fell in love with your artwork and homedecor style. It's all just so beautiful, enchanting and inspirational! I wish I had a fairytale apartment like yours 😍 Greetings from Sweden!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Annissa for this message sent from Sweden! You are most welcome overhere. In Sweden you have the beautiful landscapes and fairy tale winters so you definitely have magic where you live too! :)Thank you for stopping by !

[@yolandagarza7897]

Working magic with your gifted hands 😊🙏, the projects you create are special and unique, as always the castle will turn out perfectly done, it's always a pleasure to hear from you princess 😊,Love from Texas USA 🇺🇸 ❤ 💙

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Yolanda, you are very sweet and always encouraging a beautiful week to you in Texas !

[@lianas2497]

OMGosh, I love this so much. I pretty much could already get lost in the design in the garden. Just beautiful as usual. I love to see the sketches and the work inspiration. Wish I could be there to see it in person.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Liana! if you lived closer it would be easier to see her in person, but I will do my best to show her in her castle when the exhibiton starts, Thank you !

[@ellenkelley6173]

So Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your fairy tale life with us. Very much appreciate it.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Ellen, glad if you enjoy what is shared here :)

[@landear8]

I just recently discovered your channel. Your art and personal style is magical . All your videos are so intriguing to me and almost spell binding. Thankyou ❤

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you ! you are very welcome overhere ! Very happy to read that ! :)

[@wickedartist1451]

Your videos are my most anticipated...beauty and inspiration! I love everything you do, Laetitia. Thank you!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you ! glad to read they are anticipated, it's very motivating ! Thank you very much, hope you will like what's coming !

[@wickedartist1451]

@@Merveillesenpapier I'm certain I will!

[@jkom601]

Dear Laetitia ❣️what a beautiful wonderful surprise ❣️as always! Hope you and your family and friends are enjoying Springtime ❣️❣️

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Mary Anne ! I hope you too :)

[@jenfries6417]

Wonderful! Orlando Furioso is one of my favorite tales.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Oh nice ! It's pretty rare to hear someone who knows this story.

[@tinchapeltextiles]

Hello Laetitia. I absolutely adore her and the castle , I think shes my favourite piece youve ever made and I like the scale. I especially love the idea that she houses a garden. Really, really beautiful ! ( would make a gorgeous workshop too, something with a garden) I will do my best to get to France for this exhibition, I would love to see it. Thanks for the inspiration and joy, I can tell you are loving making her. Good wishes for your week xxx

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Deborah ! Thank you for your enthusiasm ,! Oh if you come to France to see the exhibition you will let me know , yes it's a lot of fun that's for sure, an inspiring week to you too !:)

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I only wish that I could inhabit your soul, particularly when you're in creative mode. The musical selection drew me to the pc, made me sit down and pay attention, b/c I know every time I watch you, I will be transported to your kingdom, where I am indeed a happy subject to the Queen of Papier Artisans.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Melissa ! I guess, it would be messy during creative times, but joyful that's for sure ! You are most welcome as an inhabitant of my paper Kingdom ♥, a lovely day to you in the other side of the ocean!

[@Thechampagneblonde]

This is stunning. It’s going to be absolutely beautiful when it’s finished.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Kelly for your kind words ! :)

[@lynnedaniels650]

Your creations are coming along so beautifully Laetitia! I cannot wait wait to see them completed! ❤ You have such an exquisite imagination. ☺

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you very much Lynne! I cannot wait either ;) as the exhibiton director will be more relaxed and me too....will share that later in may.

[@davidjohnston9356]

Magic as always. The exhibition in the castles sounds wonderful. You are very talented and I love watching your art because you are so passionate about every aspect of the process of creating. I will leave next week for Germany and hope to see a few castles. There is a water castle with a beautiful cafe to sit outside close to my mom's house, and I Iove meeting my sisters and friends there. In case you ever get there, it is in Glatt by Sulz. I will be sadly already leaving, when your exhibition starts. By the way the onyx bowl arrived undamaged from Gien France last week. Soo beautiful. 🍃I am sure your castle will be amazing when it's all done. Thank you for sharing. 🍃

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Sabine! Good Luck for your trip, Ican imagine how excited you are to travel again, oh nice enjoy your tea time there it looks the perfect place to meet friends . Nice that you received it without problem, Thank you I hope it will be Iwill for sure have a video sharing the final results in the castles.

[@shellohween924]

Truly stunning, my friend,and it’s not even finished yet! I cannot wait to see it ❤️

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Shelley, You will see that very soon!

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Oh, my! Very nice & wet looking,glossy lake. You are creating such a beautiful costume design with the garden scene that translates nicely into paper sculpture. She is looking so beautiful and II always enjoy seeing your illustrations.💖 The book also looks amazing! That castle is full of wonder and beautiful textures. Such an interesting challenge all together. You are doing an amazing job of it❣️👍

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Rozani , yes it is definitely a challenge but it's good for the imagination and the brain! Thank you for your encouragements, we will see how it turns out , once completed...

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

You’re most welcome. 🙂

[@wendygale4808]

Ohhh my goodness your art is so exquisite, I'm enchanted!!!!!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Wendy! :))

[@poppysstorytime8433]

How magical - thank you for showing us given how busy you are!!! (I'm secretly stressed out for you- eeeck its already the 2nd of May) I love so much all the movement Alcina conveys in her pose and dress. If I had her, I can imagine her on a very slow turntable so she would be forever dancing and spinning her magic.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you for stressing out for me :))) for now I'm fine I will start to stress out next week.... :) In the second place later this winter when the exhibiton will be in dispaly in a museum they will add specific lights under her dress in the gardens which I think will give a very nice magical touch. but a slow turntable could be a good idea too.

[@delphinedaniel1635]

Magnifique !🙏 Vous êtes une véritable artiste !!💐

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Merci Delphine! :)

[@katies8080]

Love the castle. I have seen some of your work already on Instagram, and will go back and watch the other video I missed. It is interesting to watch the progress of your creation.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Katie! yes it's fun to see how a piece starts and evolves before it si totally completed .

[@bewitchingcharm7641]

Another video of charm and fantasy. I love it.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you :))

[@reginafetty6374]

Oh my goodness your displays are looking magical. I wish I was as talented as you, with faces. Your sketches are wonderful too. You are a true artist and I am so glad you share your talent with us. I hope your expedition, is as magical as your work.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Regina ! You are very kind, glad to share it with those who appreciate it. Yes I don't know when I will visit the castles probably after the opening but I will for sure do a video about it when I go.

[@amandajephson1110]

So stunning Laetitia! What an exciting project. It is so nice to see how your sculptures evolve and develop. I know exactly what you mean in how they change in the process of ones creativity and it is hard to stick to a fixed concept or image for an exhibition or commission work. That ballet book is FABULOUS, I am lusting after it! I have another great one by Cyril Beaumont who was the great historian of ballet and costume/set design called Ballet Design Past and Present, filled with illustrations. It is so inspiring. It inspired my paper ballet dancers for Le Pavillion de Armide and I replicated Armida and Her Favourite Slave and 2 ballet dancers according to Benois designs for it. I will send photos to show you. I hope your exhibition will still be up August when I come to visit as it would be simply wonderful seeing it, possibly even with you!! Good luck I am sure you will finish it all in time, it is going to be stunning as all your pieces are! 💚💛🧡

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Amanda, yes it is a very useful book, yes send me your photos I forgot you were inspired by this theme ! The exhibition will run till october 2022, but the castles can be only reached by car, there is no public transport to go there as it is the case for most castles here. Thank you for your encouragements !

[@amandajephson1110]

@@Merveillesenpapier Thanks for pointing that out about cars and castles! We are intending to hire a car so that is good as I want to try to see many Chateaux and Castles as possible!

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

WOW WOW WOW, Stunning work Thank You for sharing Bless You

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Anthony! :)

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

@@Merveillesenpapier you will never know just how much you inspired me to start being creative again. Finding you really kick me into creative hyper drive. Thank you

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Glad to know that Anthony !!

[@lucianaluzi5658]

Ciao, j'adore ton art 😊

[@tonenordbyhansen1293]

I love your art!😍 🎶🌺🤗

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank youTone !

[@grimmmunro2279]

Wonderful Laetitia..xx

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Grimm! :)

[@barbaragrace1992]

I love the idea that this is in the baroque style/era. It is my favourite and you are bringing back the magic. Thank you

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Barbara ! yes it is such a nice and inspiring moment in history, it's always a pleasure to dive into it...

[@diba2173]

What an amazing display you are creating!!! It's going to be fabulous...take care precious Laetitia and hugs to Clochette🐺🐾😊

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Diana ! You too !!♥

[@gitte600]

Beautiful

[@inspirationsetmerveilles424]

Just like you, I love baroque style and I look forward to see this exhibition. May be I'll be able to see it at the begining of June. I've visited the site of the two castles you are mentioning, and none of them speak about the exposition yet... The poster you show is not appearing anywhere yet on their site... You are a better publicist than they are... I'm sure your creation will be wonderfull and inspiring, like always...

[@Merveillesenpapier]

They will update their website and mention the exhibition on may 28 when the exhibition starts. They never do it earlier, don't ask me I don't know why....They probably don't think that visitors can prepare their trip in advance .or even come from abroad ...;) If you go, you will have to let me know Catherine !

[@lindagryllis9275]

Hi Laetitia ..Everything is looking beautiful as usual.....If you are not quite happy with the reflection experiments you could try some uv resin. I made a chess set for my son last christmas loosely based on your beautiful nutcracker which I had made the christmas previous (following your tutorial of course). The pieces were much smaller (and no way near up to your standard) but I finished them with uv resin for some durability. The resin has given them a beautiful sheen and did not damage the paper or paint. Just thought I would mention it in case you were not entirely happy once the varnish had dried.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Linda for your suggestion ! Iwill see if I need even more glossy effect, yes I think it works well with paper too, you did well to share your experience thank you !I will keep that in mind.

[@lianapalumbo8457]

I can hardly wait to see the end result. It all looks so incredible already 😍❤️❤️

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Liana! Hope to share that very soon :)

[@catherinelevison3310]

Exquisite. Very beautiful. I love the colors. I thought you used eyes you purchased. I should have known better-you paint them so realistically.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Catherine,! oh yes I don't buy anything to include in my creations but paper, glue and wire of course, thank you !

[@sourisdesetoiles7565]

Hi Laetitia As usual your work is amazing. Maybe you can try the Glossy Accent , I use it to create water in drawings. Maybe it can suit you. Thanks for sharing.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Soraya for sharing your advice I don't know if it could work but I will keep that in mind if my varnish disappoints me at the end. Thank you for stopping by !

[@GypsieT17]

Can you use crystal clear acrylic!!? Or will it be to solid for your use wene it's dried ? Another stunning master piece 😍

[@Merveillesenpapier]

I didn't think of it I will see if I try this...Thank you for this good suggestion ! Thank you !

[@GypsieT17]

@@Merveillesenpapier you are very welcome 🕊💕🙏