THE JOY OF CREATING and MAKING ART

[@artistdawn7212]

I have just discovered you and your beautiful magical world , and let me say I’m savoring every wonderful detail! 💕

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you! You are most welcome !:)

[@marjanwolfs6273]

It is nice to hear that you made artdolls after being to old to play with dolls. I liked to play with dolls too, and I could do that very long because I have younger sisters. I made clothes and furniture and later I made my dolls from clay. It was in the '80 and lots of woman made dolls in that time. Your "dolls"are very beautiful, with lovely faces. Marie Antoinette looks like a doll I get when I was on holiday in France, I was 12 , long time ago, but I still have that doll. I will see the valentine video very soon, I'am a little late with looking this one. Wish you a nice week and happy valentines day.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

oh yes having younger siblings or cousins is always a good excuse to play even as a yound teenager ;) no worries you find and take the time to watch the videos when you have time , and can enjoy them ! Thank you! Happy Valentine Marjan !

[@zetasattic]

Yes! To be free to create what you want, to make mistakes without the guilt of wasting art supplies! I love that. To stay creative you must have that sense of freedom. Loved this video, but I love all your videos😊 Merci!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Absolutely freedom is necessary at least at times to balance with creative restrictions or limits ,thank you Dawn! Glad to read that! :)

[@tinchapeltextiles]

You are so right , we really are the lucky ones. I adore your historical series, and it brings me joy to see you so happy. I cant wait to see it, much love and light to you dear friend xxx

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Deborah! wish you also a bright and cheerful week, and can't wait to share it :)

[@jkom601]

Dear Laetitia ❣️what an inspiration you have been for so long! I always feel so grateful to your generosity in sharing your thoughts and processes. All of the world just drifts away when you are creating these lovely videos. Thank you so much for being your amazing authentic beautiful self❣️absolutely in love with those adorable new figures❣️❣️💐💐🦊🦊🦔🦔🧚‍♂️🧚‍♂️🧚🏻🧚🏻

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Mary Anne! Oh you are very sweet , and it's always a pleasure to share them with you and with those who appreciate them ! :)

[@ellenkelley6173]

Laetitia your creations are so beautiful! They are so delicate & rich. Thank you! What a treasure they are!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you very much Ellen! You are very kind, Im glad you appreciate them :))

[@sharonkantzer4302]

I have now recognized the great connection between childhood and creating. Thank you

[@Merveillesenpapier]

There is for sure a connection ;)

[@michelleeveille4435]

Incredible costume and dresses ! The illusion is so perfect that I want to put my fingers through the screen to make sure it's paper and not fabric. The little hat and the beautiful fan are marvels. I have no words to say my admiration and I think about the long hours of work this means.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Michelle for your very kind words ! it certainly take long hours but it's also a lot of fun and satisfaction to make !

[@annissa8959]

Lovely video, as always, and as a creator myself this is all so relatable! Seeing ones ideas turning real is always magical!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you! :) yes it is !!

[@cyndydwyer7259]

love this video, it really speaks to me as an artist.. Love when I get to just create what i want with no restrictions!! Absolutely cannot wait to see the valentine video!! Love, love, love all your art, always so inspiring and magical!!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Cyndy, yes it feels necessary and so refreshing.the Valentine video is coming , Thank you very much for your kind words :)

[@helenwake658]

What a heavenly way to start a new year! and I know its not the point but you would have no trouble in selling those exquisite little people! II adore them! You have the posture and stance so perfect and the faces are so real. I can't wait to meet them all. Your art gives pleasure to thousands of lucky people. Thank you

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Helen! when I create decors and characters for videos the finishes are not the same than for anything I sell so here it would defeat the purpose ;)I might reuse them for other projects and here I have other episodes coming after the first one . Thank you you are very kind to say that a lovely wednesday to you !:))

[@colleencolquhoun8818]

This is a beautiful video with a deep meaning.. yes, the money thing with creativity, depletes energy. Taking a break to do something else that doesn’t matter, it opens me up again, and gives new energy and creativity . Nice to see this “acted” out in your world❤

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you very much Colleen! Glad you appreciated what I shared and so you experienced that too! Oh yes it totally did !

[@lorraineabernethy3042]

As ever, Laetitia - captivating! Your eloquence and ideas ring so true. Wonderful to see these characters, so soft and gentle. I also spend every day in my studio with a similar intense interest and enthusiasm. Thank YOU!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Lorraine! ♥ Have a joyful and happy week in your studio :)

[@francoiselecontellec2873]

Tellement inspirante cette vidéo...encore et toujours... Je partage et souscris tout ce qui est dit, cela me rappelle mes anciennes vitrines miniatures, ce moment où l'on s'installe, entourée de tout ce qu"il nous faut, et on plonge dans les profondeurs de la création et le monde de ce sur quoi on travaille..et plus rien n existe autour...Magique ! Si joliment exprimé et filmé, les personnages, accessoires, sont de vraies merveilles... Un grand merci pour ce partage !

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Merci Françoise! Oui c'est vrai ce moment est tout à fait magique et tellement précieux, merci pour ton gentil message et ton passage par ici!♥

[@mysterymccarthy6851]

Thank you for inviting us to visit you in your enchanted art studio. I am also an artist, I live in Canada. I create oil paintings.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

You're welcome! Oh nice! so you are familiar with the happiness creating and painting provides. :)

[@janewalster5613]

Your videos are always gentle inspiration to continue on an artistic path that is full of wonder and play. I am looking forward to seeing the dragon woman in your next video.🧚

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Jane, oh yes the dragon lady arrives soon ! :)

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

You know, that dragon reminds me of a camel a lot. Maybe you can use it for fairy tales of the orient. Ali Baba or Aladin etc. 🙂

[@dhanson890]

Hi. I am a subscriber from Brazil and a huge fan. I would like to thank you in a very special way, as you have suggested very interesting places to visit in Paris. I am currently visiting the city and the Cognac-Jay museum you mentioned is really a jewel. Today I have gone to the Hôtel de la Marine, which was another amazing collection of 18th century arts and crafts. Personally, I am more of a 19th century man, as I collect mainly Art Nouveau and Art Déco. Anyway, your point of view on the 18th century is very inspiring and today’s video really sruck a chord. I was floored when one day in school they told the class that drawing would be restricted to art class, as we had “older kids” things to do. Despite being a business PhD, I am also a painter, and painting is my play time to this day. Thanks again.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Oh Thank you,! you did a great choice visiting l'Hôtel de la Marine, they finished the renovations just last year. It's my goal to visit it on one on my next Parisian weekends, I Know I will love it too. Glad you enjoyed your visit at le musée Cognac-Jay. Art Nouveau and Art déco is wonderful and inspiring too, I have a good friend who is also passionnate by this period and I totally understand. Yes it's sad that the school system dismiss artistic classes like that because a lot of adults would benefit having an artistic practice even on the side and in their personal life . So even with a serious job you still play with your brushes and paints that's great!

[@naturalflow157]

Really peaceful and so soothing and relaxing to just sit down and enjoy watching this through your artistic view :) Keep creating.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video :)

[@delphinedaniel1635]

C'est vraiment magnifique ! 👌👍vos vidéos sont vraiment adorable et douce !🥀

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Merci Delphine ! :)

[@MarieVanesse]

J'ai vraiment hâte de voir les aventures de Madame Dragon ! 🤩

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Oh ses aventures seront assez courtes mais amusantes, tu verras :))

[@teresadavis9557]

A thought came to mind about the fabric of the “dressing table” and why it had layers of fabric. Maybe the layers of fabric were to mimic a lady’s dress? It’s called a dressing table and resembles a dress, Lol. 🤷‍♀️ ❤ 😊 I want to thank you for creating this lovely video, for me it is much needed and I will come back to watch it again and again. You are so creative and lovely🌹

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you very muchTeresa! yes it seems there wasa link between these tables clothes and the name of this table to it ,below Amanda in a comment found the replies to my questions and shared them. Happy if this video helped you and motivated you in your own creative and artistic journey, :))

[@davidjohnston9356]

I am in awe as always, how creative and talended you are. 🎨I love watching your world because it's so different from mine. I spent my day off, at a government office to finally get my US passport. But now I will make time to get acquainted with a new beautiful illustrated book by Inga Moore. I should light some candles while I do this. You inspire the desire to create a more elegant and beautiful surrounding. Thank you for this beautiful video. 🍃 P. S The purple green dress is stunning 🍃

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Sabine !So you are officially American now!it's a big day ! Oh nice , enjoy your reading, I'm not super familiar with this illustrator but her books seem lovely. Yes candles make everything look more beautiful and more sacred! Oh thank you, ! (I plan to try later this year to do my own a bit more simple version of this dress I bought last year, because it is very pleasant to wear princess dresses :)

[@kimberstarr1251]

So wonderful!!! Flower loved your video too!

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Kimberly anf little Flower ♥

[@rozasrodkowska3639]

Mesmerising

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you :)

[@joycolli2023]

I am going to do a workshop for this!! I absolutely LOVE your work and thank you for sharing it with us!! I will be in touch when I am ready to start!! Thank you❤️❤️🙋‍♀️

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Joyce! :)

[@hilarywallace9927]

Beautiful , your work is so clever ❤

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Hilary :)

[@anthonylewischurchill-theg233]

So Inspiring, Thank You so much, I have many projects in mind and you have encouraged me to get on with it THANK YOU

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Anthony! Oh good!Glad it it encouraged you !

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video. It speaks to my heart in so many ways. It is a wonderful thing to create because it is pleasing for you. I am delighted and curious to learn more about the dragon character. I love all of your creations and attention to detail. As I start my day, I will be inspired by your amazing dolls and beautiful words. Have a wonderful day. 💖

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Rozani ! Glad you liked the video, I Hope you will have a perfect monday !You will meet Lady Dragon very soon ! :))

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

You’re most welcome. Yay, Lady Dragon❣️

[@jessicastrideart]

I’ve just finished reading the memoirs of Élisabeth Vigée LeBrun, I was surprised at how many portraits she made during her lifetime, she must have painted almost every day! I love the world you create Laetitia, it reminds me of when I was a child how I first discovered fairytales. I still do and sometimes go back to read them. I like how you’ve recreated the dressing table from the painting! Creating our own world is such a lovely thing to be able to do, thankyou for reminding me of this magical feeling.🥰

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Oh nice! Yes she was so productive, it is really inspiring and impressing the amount of work she produced, I think she did when she was not travelling. Thank you Jessica! Yes we should never forget this feeling and teh good it does to us !

[@maramcmanus9669]

I suspect the curtains around the mirror were so they could adjust the light while applying make-up...like we do now with make up mirrors that have multiple light settings...as we know, makeup that looks good at night is aweful in daylight and vice versa

[@Merveillesenpapier]

A little below Amanda shared in her comment the replies to all these mysteries after doing some research , it seems it was for the symbol of the privacy of this moment, but your suggestion complements it too !

[@Petipulpul]

The reason why they used curtains around mirrors was because of the lack of light inside the houses and not just because it looked beautiful, it didn't have to do with aesthetics. If a lady needed to use makeup or fix her coiffeur she needed good light. The cloth around the mirror help the daylight (Or candles at night) reflect better on the face of the person standing in front of the mirror. Just try yourself.

[@amandajephson9964]

Regarding the dressing table cloth...the word Toilette originally comes from Toile, meaning cloth and referring to the cloth that ladies and gentlemen put over their shoulders while having their hair and face done... hence Toilette refers 'to the various elements, and also the whole complex of operations of hairdressing and body care that centered at a dressing table, also covered by a cloth, on which stood a mirror and various brushes and containers for powder and make-up: this ensemble was also a toilette, as also was the period spent at the table, during which close friends or tradesmen were often received. The English poet Alexander Pope in The Rape of the Lock (1717) described the intricacies of a lady’s preparation: “And now, unveil’d, the toilet stands display’d Each silver vase in mystic order laid.” ' Wikipedia

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Thank you Amanda for your precious research !! Yes it helps a lot though I don't understand why the table was always the same shape and the curtain above the mirror either, but the link between toile and toilette make sense!

[@amandajephson9964]

@@Merveillesenpapier I will try to find out. At a guess, maybe the dressing table was being 'dressed in toile', like the shoulders of a person? The cloth served the purpose of protecting the bottles and jars, and could be pulled over to cover and protect the dressing table from all the powders and hair bits during the toilette ..like a protective dust sheet?? I will investigate further, I like that you observed it is fascinating! And what a fabulous video, phew makes me feel ungrateful for all the struggles I have with my creative goals, I forget about all those joys! Your Marie Antoinette and other figures are so so delightful and the fan...is fabulous! I love the dragon, which looks like the friendliest dragon I ever saw!! One can sense completely your absolute joy and enthusiasm and love of sharing all this with others! And we are SO SO LUCKY to be on the receiving end of your absolute delight and magic!!!! 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️💖💖💖🎉🎉🎉

[@amandajephson9964]

Here is a further suggestion in some paintings, the cloth on the mirror serves to create privacy and also suggests intimacy. Some paintings show it going right around the back of the dressing table which is sometimes placed in the middle of a room, thereby functioning as a curtain to give privacy. Those who are facing the back of the dressing table can't see the lady until she is fully made up with hair done, or she can show parts of herself as she pleases to those behind. In other paintings the dressing table is placed against a wall or window and the mirror cloth follows the fashions of the time with bows, like a decorative curtaining. Here it is less functional and more symbolic of intimacy and privacy.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

Yes we often focus about teh struggles and teh fifficulties which always come at soem point but the joys are so much more important and uplifting.this lady dragon isn't friendly though, but I think I love dragons too much and even when they are suposed to be mean I can't help making them look nice and kind ;) You are very sweet Amanda :))Thank you so much !

[@Merveillesenpapier]

That's a very good and deep research you deid here !!!yes it makes total sense now! You are a real secret service agent Amanda, you would solve any mystery !yes I ve seen it more oftenb close to a window and wall but yes the symbol was important! Thank you for finding the solutions to these important questions Amanda !!!

[@pattykelly6621]

Did Marie Antoinette have a dressing table like that? Because more than likely, it was a fad of the day, based on something done at the royal court. Just like fashion, hairstyle, etc.

[@Merveillesenpapier]

It is a good suggestion Patti but I think this trend started in the mid 18th or even earlier but I will continue my research to know more as it's very intriguing!