DDNEWS' choice for January 2023 was an amazing composition by Irina Abrasokina "Christmas creche". The author used antique figurines and a real pumpkin to create this work. "Everything I do, projects or dolls, is purely by the dictates of my heart." Irina is the organiser of the MUNECART exhibition and the GAUDIR competition. She co-authored projects such as, DAILYDOLL.NEWS magazine, marketplaces ...

We are proud to present an interview with puppetry legend Laura Scattolini. Summer is over Fans of her work will also be interested to know that Laura has agreed to be a jury member for the Gaudir competition in 2023. Apple Pie Laura, tell us how long have you been making dolls and how did you come to this? It's hard for me to establish when I've been making dolls... ... ...

The author of the "Little Christmas Light" doll, María de Jesús Rodríguez Flores, is a member of the UNIDIA Art Doll Association. Technique and materials: polymer clay, old brass van. 7 cm I share with you this little Christmas baby.  

The author of the doll "Sophie mold Roxy202201" Shvartsman Inna - a member of the professional union of authors of artistic dolls UNIDIA Movable articulated doll. The work is made in a single copy. Materials: polyurethane, Angora goat. 35,5 cm @schvartsman.dolls  

Our choice this month was a wonderful dolls exhibition in Rome. Organised by Paola Bellecca. Full information can be found at IL SALOTTO DELLA BAMBOLA E DEL GIOCATTOLO D'EPOCA Ekaterina Tarasova Alexandra Kukinova Julia Weller Simona Catapano Laura Scattolini Elisa Fenoglio Claudia Raddi Patrizia Cozzo Elisa Gallea Loredana Salvo  

Kira Kinash is one of today's most popular authors and a member of Unidia. Her dolls invariably arouse delight and admiration. The number of admirers, both among collectors and other craftsmen, grows exponentially year after year. Many successful nowadays masters have followed Kira's courses, and her "footprint" is often seen in the works of other artists. She is imitated, ...

The author of the doll "Moths of Time" Bozhchenko Irina Bozhchenko, Lugansk - member of the professional union of authors of art dolls UNIDIA "Life is fleeting, catch every moment. In the sky dancing, carelessly twirling Like a white flower. Light wings flapping above the ground like a moth. I'd like to live a carefree life like him above the flowers. Dancing in the sky, laughing jokingly and circling and circling..." Doll ...

The author of the doll "Loving Owl" Maria de Jesus Rodriguez Flores - member of the professional union of authors of art dolls UNIDIA The work is made in a single copy. Mixed technique, felting, fabric modelling, cotton appliqués. 30 cm    

We present a new rubric "Premiere of a Doll". It is opened by Natalia Voronina's work "Don't Fly Away!" Natalia is a member of the professional union of doll artists Unidia. @silk_bird The work is made in a single copy. Viscose, sawdust, silk, textile, LaDoll. Painted in watercolour and oil. The stand is made of wood 30 cm.    

Alexander Spiridonov is one of Russia's brightest sculptors and tireless enthusiasts, creator of the unique Sculpt Art School project, where sculpture and anatomy are taught to both beginners and professionals. Alexander is involved in collaborative regenerative medicine programmes (courses for plastic surgeons) and in the creation of new casting materials (plaster with a special specification), taking part in ...