Susan Gibbs’ puts her knowledge and experience to good use in her career as a reborn and silicone baby doll artist. The post Family Ties appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls ..read more

Brettmann knew that art would always be a pivotal part of her life, and she taught herself how to excel at different techniques and media. In 2013, she became a professional artist and her abstract work gained attention and adulation. The post Born Innocent: Nadaleena Mirat Brettmann Creates Dolls That Reflect the Wonder of Newborns appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls ..read more

A summary of Veronica Lale’s background gives no clue that she would become a talented reborn artist. She worked as a freelance journalist for a local newspaper for a few years and is now a part-time employee for the regional government of her country. She lives in a small village in northern Italy, on the border with France and Switzerland, with her husband, Stefano, and her two children, Corinne and Joel. Rounding out her family is their cocker spaniel, Maya. Nothing in her early life served to guide her to the craft she pursues now; she had no background in art — but she did have a passion ..read more

For Shawna Clymer, 2023 will be a year of many adjustments. First, she will be reverting to her maiden name, Burnell, and her business will be renamed Art by Shawna. Additionally, the Washington State artist will be forging ahead in a brand-new direction. “I am privately working in a new medium. I am not ready to share it at this time. However, readers can join my newsletter and watch for updates for anyone interested in hearing of my latest creations. I hope to share them with you in the new year!” Burnell said. The post Human or Fantasy, Shawna Burnell Makes Lifelike Babies appeared first on ..read more

As far as the history of dolls is concerned, baby dolls are a fairly recent type, having first appeared on the market in 1909 — a little over 100 years ago. The post Antique Infants: A Brief History of Baby Dolls appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls ..read more

Beverly Stoehr has enjoyed a long and storied career as a doll artist because each of her creations springs from her heart. Stoehr’s lifelong affection for baby dolls goes back to her childhood, and the artist has never seen that appreciation wane. Dolls have always been a part of her life — as playthings in her youth, collectibles in her adulthood, and symbols of her devotion to making art and making dreams come true. The post Mastering New Mediums: Beverly Stoehr Unveils New Silicone Baby Dolls appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls ..read more

Laura Tuzio-Ross, who was voted this year’s Artist of the Year in the Dolls Awards of Excellence, has been pleasing collectors for nearly two decades with her vinyl reborns and silicone baby dolls. Her life-size sculpts are so realistic that she’s also become a go-to woman when a producer needs a lifelike baby doll. Her incredible sculpted infants have a thriving life as actors, stand-ins, and supporting players. It’s a path that Tuzio-Ross never would have envisioned for herself, but she is walking it like a red-carpet luminary. The post Lights! Camera! Laura Tuzio-Ross’ Lifelike Dolls Draw F ..read more

Maria Lynn Grover is not only a sculptor and artist in her own right, she also shares her talents as a mold maker and caster with her fellow artists. She’s excited by the lineup slated to come from Maria Lynn Dolls this year: “Over this coming summer, we will be pouring several new releases from some fantastic sculptors, including soft-body partial babies, full-body silicone babies, and some lovely new miniatures as well. The post Maria Lynn Grover Offers Babies in All Sizes appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls ..read more

In a career that’s already passed the half-century mark, artist Beverly Stoehr has designed dolls for porcelain, vinyl, resin, and more. “My first and greatest love is creating babies,” she said. “I’m looking now at a new sculpt I made to be cast in silicone. I’m looking at coming out with two different sizes: one would be a 22-inch older baby and the other an 18-inch newborn. I would love to see my new sculpted baby produced as a kit for reborners.” The post Beverly Stoehr Creates Babies, Toddlers in Many Mediums appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls ..read more

Launching her career as a reborn artist in 2010, Susan Gibbs switched to silicone babies in 2014 and has become a highly regarded teacher as well as an award-winning creator. Though the global pandemic put a halt to her in-person workshops and classes, she was able to continue her online courses in silicone painting. This year she added something new: a contest open to her online students from 2020 through 2022. The post Susan Gibbs Challenges Painting Students With Contest appeared first on DOLLS magazine | Collecting Dolls ..read more