From 14 to 17 December 2023, in the heart of Moscow, Expocentre will host a unique event for all doll lovers - the Art of the Doll exhibition. This large-scale event, bringing together more than 1000 masters from 26 countries, will present visitors with tens of thousands of amazing exhibits. The organisers of the exhibition have tried to create a unique atmosphere in which each doll will tell its own unique story. ....

Efraim Rodriguez is a talented artist whose sculptures delight with their craftsmanship and unique philosophy. Born in 1971 in Valencia to a family of artists, he was surrounded by art from childhood. After graduating from the University of Barcelona, Efraim became a teacher and associate professor, passing on his knowledge and passion for sculpture to a new generation of artists. Efraim Rodriguez's sculptures are striking in their finely crafted ...

A recipe for creating rust for art projects. To complete their project and create a memorable image, puppet masters have to resort to the most unexpected solutions. They may use unusual materials or experiment with different techniques. One such solution may be to create a rust effect on the objects in the overall composition of the project. This requires not only technical skills, but also ...

Mark Dennis is a realist sculptor and creates striking works of art that convey the beauty and complexity of the human experience. His work ranges from small art dolls to large life-size portraits, and all are characterised by realistic craftsmanship and attention to detail. Mark Dennis began sculpting in college where he studied technical theatre. At that time, he was most ...

Lora Soling is an artist and doll maker from the United States. She has a BA in Museum Printmaking and the School of Fine Arts in Boston, and has trained as a fashion and fashion designer in Boston and San Francisco. Lora Soling grew up in a family of collectors, spent a lot of time scouring antique shops, and lived in a family that aesthetically honoured the past. Surrounded by ...

Shoes are not just a wardrobe item, they are more than that. That's exactly what Gwen Murphy, a talented sculptor and master of children's fantasies, believes. Since childhood, she has seen shoes as more than just protection for her feet. Each pair had its own character and personality. As she grew up, Gwen Murphy did not forget her childhood fantasies, but rather began ...

Dianna Effner first made a name for herself as a doll maker in the early 70s. Many beautiful models, moulds, drawings, sketches have come out of her hands. In 1999 she founded the famous "Doll Dreamers Guild", a full-fledged workshop aimed at training and educating professionals who are able to make their own dolls and, most importantly, to teach all ...

Artisa 2023 - handicraft fair from 29 November to 3 December 2023 at Alpexpo, Grenoble Artisa offers visitors a unique opportunity to see in one place creations selected for quality, technology, originality and aesthetics, and for artisans to meet and interact with an audience of devoted fans. There is something for every taste and budget: ...

DailyDollNews' November selection was an interview with the author of amazing dolls. Larisa Stepanova is an author of art dolls, a member of the Creative Union of Artists of Decorative and Applied Arts (TSKhDPI, section "Author's Doll"), a member of the professional union of author's art dolls Unidia. Participant of numerous Russian and foreign exhibitions. Laureate of international competitions and awards. Larisa Stepanova's dolls are in private collections in Russia, Europe and ...

Jesus Curia Perez is a contemporary sculptor and artist from Spain. He completed his studies at the University of Madrid in 1992. Like his father, he wanted to become a painter. But when he became acquainted with sculpture, he was so impressed that he decided to stop drawing to focus entirely on three-dimensional works. The natural elegance of non-European cultures has always been a source of inspiration for him. ....