Art Doll Quarterly invites you to send in a submission for the next issue. The special theme for the next quarterly issue: Upcycled Dolls.

Do you have worn-out clothes, old ties or pants that are too short? Maybe a favorite piece of clothing that you can’t wear anymore but just can’t bear to get rid of?  Upcycle them into a brand new wonderful art doll.  The editors can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with!
Deadline for artwork to be received: September 15, 2009.
Information on submissions
I’ve never been a dollmaker myself, so I decided to scout around and see what inspirational …read more

Please join me in being very excited about this!  The Art Doll that our group, Ties That Bind, created is ready for raffling.  We’re attempting to raise as much money as possible for Ovarian Cancer research.  It seems amazing to me that it was one year ago that we started this project.  Thanks to the tireless efforts of Aileen Roberts, Jan Brown, and others, we’re already anticipating great success.
Tickets can be purchased until September 30, 2009.

Image: Ties That Bind

Special challenge: Puppets
In the Winter issue of Art Doll Quarterly, some beautiful puppet dolls created by talented artist LK Ludwig were presented (“Story Puppets,” page 68). LK’s lovely puppets are whimsical and unique — and totally different from the usual puppets we’re all accustomed to. As doll artists, you have a bounty of ideas and your imagination soars when presented with new challenges, so ADQ invites you to step up to the plate and show what kind of puppet dolls you can create.
Deadline for artwork to be received: June 15, 2009.
Information on submissions

Cyndi Safstrom, of Be A Doll, uses polymer clay to create one of a kind dolls. Here’s how it happened:
I create look alike dolls of everyday people from my studio in Vernon Hills, IL. I use polymer clay to sculpt faces for my clients from photos, then integrate the custom head into an 11″ vinyl body. Dressed in the clothing of their choice, clients will receive a “mini me” of themselves or of a loved one.

When I created an action figure of a fellow You Tuber for his birthday in 2007, I didn’t expect it to turn into …read more

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Have you seen Art Doll Quarterly? I’m sure if you’re a fan of art dolls, you probably have. Dolls are not an art form that ever really entered my realm or tugged at my imagination…until I saw this magazine! WOW!! The things you can make, and this is the magazine with both the eye candy and the instruction to get you going if you’ve thought about trying it out.

So, now I have a free copy of Art Doll Quarterly to give away to someone who needs this magazine! Leave me a comment and let me know how much …read more

Both wearables and non-wearables? Amazing! This artist calls upon her extensive knowledge of batik, shibori, felting, and papermaking to mix with her polymer clay art dolls, small sculptures, and jewelry. Just look at the range of her talent, and then go and visit Laura Tabakman’s website for lots more:

Shaman

Raku Pendant

I’m Not Ready Yet