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Art Doll Inspiration

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I suppose I have off-beat tastes when it comes to dolls.  While I appreciate those who render life-like miniature scultpures what I look for in art dolls is more of a narrative quality.  I love dolls that look like they stepped right out of the pages of a children’s book.  Perhaps that’s because I am also an illustrator.  Here are 3 wonderful examples, not neccessary polymer clay.  Although I could see similar treatments being produced with polymer:

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Doll by EJ Taylor.  You must look through his gallery.  This is a prime example of doll-making as an art-form.

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My all time favorite doll by Marlaine Verhelst.  I love the use of restricted color to add drama. 

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Shelley Thornton’s dolls spring from that well of children’s books.  The artist is a former illustrator.   I love the mix of fabrics in her dresses and the fairy tale feeling of each doll.  Her dolls use soft-sculpture techniques , but I inspiration in a cross-section of disciplines.

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POP! – Perspectives on Polymer

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Contemporary Craft is thrilled to be hosting POP! – Perspectives on Polymer June 25-29, 2022.  A five-day celebration of contemporary work in polymer, the event will have something for everyone who loves polymer clay.  POP! will feature four workshops along with virtual talks by some of the best polymer artists in the country, an exhibition of small works in polymer, and a curated feature in the Store. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, June 25, 6-8 PM, and will be free and open to the public.

POP!’s focus on workshops and the materiality of polymer makes this boutique event more than just a conference. Each participating artist was selected for their unique perspectives on polymer and the exciting ways they are moving the medium forward. The featured instructor for the event is Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose pioneering techniques in polymer have made him one of the most respected artists in the field. His jewelry and sculptural objects have been shown in many national invitational exhibitions, and his works are represented in numerous private collections, galleries and museums.

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