Artist Dolls

Girl Meets World: Hildegard Günzel Celebrates 40 Years

Girl Meets World: Hildegard Günzel Celebrates 40 Years

In the international world of dolls, there are few names that carry more prestige or evoke more admiration than Hildegard Günzel. For 40 years...
Artist Dolls  |  November 24, 2011

Sabine Vogel’s Porcelain Creations

Sabine Vogel’s Porcelain Creations

“At the same time my dolls are classical, like the material I use, porcelain," says Sabine Vogel’s of her OOAK dolls.
Artist Dolls  |  October 18, 2011

Scott Smith Creates Quite a Rucus

Scott Smith Creates Quite a Rucus

Scott Smith was a corporate graphic designer for 17 years. That was until one day he decided a change was in order. “I decided to hang it...
Artist Dolls  |  October 10, 2011

Julie Beaton's Scary Fairies

Julie Beaton's Scary Fairies

“I’ve always had an interest in creatures—werewolves, zombies, and vampires,” says Julie Beaton, who enjoys success today as a doll artist.
Artist Dolls  |  September 06, 2011

Zawieruszynski: Recalling Childhood

Zawieruszynski: Recalling Childhood

Zawieruszynski: not an easy name to pronounce but certainly a name to remember. For almost three decades Zofia and Henry Zawieruszynski have...
Artist Dolls  |  July 20, 2011

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June Goodnow: Seeking and Giving

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Susan Krey's Circle of Inspiration

“This year I went where my imagination took me,” says doll artist...

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Body & Soul: Katarina Carlsson’s Porcelain Myling Dolls

A while back, I was lucky to acquire a handsomely handmade dollhouse...

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Hildegard Günzel's Encounters

A chance meeting. A secret assignation. A joyful reunion. Our...

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Virginie Ropars' Fantasy Figures

It wasn’t long ago that French artist Virginie Ropars was completely...

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Ho Ho Ho! Northwest Santa Creations

Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, and Father Christmas;...

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Class is in for Jack Johnston

He’s one of the foremost doll artists and sculpting teachers in...