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 sites are out there to help inspire you to join in this call.  Please, use these only for inspiration, not for copying!

Art Dolls: tips and tricks for dollmakers

Wild Art Dolls: Aisling d’Art’s wild work

Professional Dollmaker’s Art Guild

Marilyn Radzat: contemporary dolls

Diane Keeler: fantasy dolls

Ugly Art Dolls: compelling work

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Call for entries: Art Doll Quarterly

Tickets can be purchased until September 30, 2009.

Image: Ties That Bind

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The Art Doll raffle has begun!

Deadline for artwork to be received: June 15, 2009.
Information on submissions

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Call for entries: Art Doll Quarterly

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 a new career. I had lost my corporate job earlier in the year; Zipster08 put up a You Tube video showing off his doll, and the orders started coming in.

For the fist year, You Tubers kept me busy making action figures. Surprisingly, most of my business came from men wanting action figures of themselves. In early 2008 I created a website and opened my talents to the rest of the world.

I have now shipped personal dolls/action figures all over the world, mainly as gifts for wives, husbands, parents, siblings, and friends. I love doing something creative for a living and helping people express their love for each other.

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Polymer clay artist: Cyndi Safstrom

***FREE STUFF ALERT***

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 you love dolls (or how much you want to try this), and on Friday, April 25, I’ll be randomly picking a winner. This giveaway is a part of The Bloggy Giveaway promotion, so make sure you visit the site to see what else you might like to enter to win!

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Art Doll Quarterly

Shaman

Raku Pendant

I’m Not Ready Yet

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Laura Tabakman’s ultra-cool mixed media art