Kelley C Jones is a talented artist and creator of unique mechanical author toys that have captured the hearts of art lovers around the world. Her work has no deep meaning or hidden agenda, but is a reflection of her need to laugh and be fun. Her fascination with kinetics and automata has led her to add moving elements to her creations, thus creating fascinating interactive objects. ....

National costumes have always been a rich source of inspiration for doll authors. The variety of styles, colours and patterns allows artists to create unique and memorable works of art. Dolls in national costumes are not only beautiful, but also carry rich cultural information. They can tell about the traditions, customs and history of the people to whom they belong. The Khalkha people living in Mongolia, ...

We present you the secrets of the process of creating an author's doll from the master Lu Ann. Hair implantation when creating an author's portrait doll is a labour-intensive but very effective process. It allows you to achieve an incredibly realistic look of the finished work. For hair implantation you can use both natural human hair and animal hair. The main thing is that they should be natural. Bake the doll with ...

Every time, after the publication of TOP 100 DailyDoll, the editorial mail is flooded. We tried to make a list of the most frequent questions. - Is this a contest? No. It's not a contest. TOP 100 DailyDoll is an independent annual ranking of the most colourful dolls in the world. - How can I participate in this project? To participate in the TOP 100 ...

Dear friends, a few words from the editorial team before you start looking at the TOP 100 DailyDoll 2023. This year we dedicate it to the memory of Lisa Lichtenfels, who left us last year. Her work opens the list of the most striking works, according to the magazine. TOP 100 DailyDoll is not just a list of the best dolls of the year, it is a tribute to ...

DailyDollNews' choice for February was the international prize for contemporary doll art - the Max Oscar Arnold Prize. The theme for 2024 is Sweet Sixteen. The Max Oscar Arnold Art Prize is of great importance in the world of puppetry: it is often referred to as the "Oscars for puppeteers". This prestigious prize has been awarded annually since 1995 on behalf of the city of Neustadt-by-Coburg in Germany. The awarding ...

Peter Kiss is a talented Canadian artist who has become known for his unique mixed media sculptures. His work is an original combination of wood, metal, stone and various everyday objects. Peter Kiss was born and raised in Vancouver. He has two undergraduate degrees, in zoology and architecture. Since the early 1990s, however, he has decided to devote ...

Dutch dolls, or Peg wooden dolls, originated in South Tyrol in the picturesque Alps. These simple dolls, lathe-carved from local cedar pine, appeared during the Borocco era, when the demand for Christmas creches increased dramatically. The dolls had a simple design and a smooth surface that was ideal for painting. Dutch dolls could be as simple, ...

Creager Studios is a duo of world-renowned American doll creators Jodi and Richard Creager, whose work is characterised by exceptional realism, detail and uniqueness. Their joint creative journey began in 1977, and since then they have created a huge number of unique masterpieces that have won the hearts of collectors and art lovers around the world. Jodi has shown her love for painting ...

A chatelaine is a piece of jewellery in the form of a chain that is attached to a belt or pocket and serves to store various small items: keys, wallet, pocket watch, scissors etc. Chatelets were especially popular in the XVIII-XIX centuries and were considered a stylish and practical accessory. Nowadays they have regained popularity, becoming not only a piece of jewellery, but also a bright ...