In the early twentieth century, a new doll appeared in Germany that revolutionised the world of toys. Its creator, Kaethe Kruse, was a talented actress, but after the birth of her daughter Maria, she decided to leave the stage and devote herself to her family. One day, three-year-old Maria asked her father, the famous sculptor Max Kruse, for a doll that would look like her newborn sister Sofia. Max ...

AnyaManya is a project created by talented twin sisters Anna Grigorieva and Maria Kolegova (Grigorieva). Their passion for art and puppets began while they were still studying in the decorative and props department of the Kazan Theatre School. Since then they not only develop their creative potential, but also actively participate in international exhibitions of author's dolls. Anna and Maria are ...

Laurence Ruet is a talented artist who discovered the world of doll making by chance. Inspired by an exhibition of art dolls in 1995, at the Château de Meylan, she decided to try her hand at this art. Laurence Ruet was fascinated by the exhibits and decided to create her own doll. Laurence Ruet received her first commission to create a doll after an exhibition of two of her works ...

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. ....

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 ...

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 instead 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 ...

Sabrina Gruss was born on the 7th of February 1958 in Paris. She holds a diploma from the Higher National Diploma of Plastic Expression (DNSEP) and a diploma from Multimedia University. A painter and puppet sculptor, her work explores a world where not everyone dares to look. "She explores the undergrowth, looking for places where mould and rust have done their work, where incredible creatures or their memories swarm." ... ...

Martha Boers is a talented doll artist with a multitude of different techniques. She has gained international recognition as part of the Martha & Marianne doll making team, and her new solo work continues to surprise and win awards. Martha Boers was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada at the age of 5. Three years later, Marianne was born. The two girls grew up ...