Forty years ago, Goldie Wilson saw her first doll: an adorable, Black cloth doll. After realizing Black dolls existed, she needed to find more!

With imagination and skill, Maria Asenova turns simple wool, cotton, and linen into dolls that radiate charm and personality.

When one dream ends, another will eventually take its place, and while not always the case, common themes sometimes emerge.

Making art is often a solitary activity, but in Kristin En­glert’s case, it’s also collaborative and the foun­dation for new relationships.

When asked what she makes, Utah-based artist Sarah B. Seiter finds it challenging to describe her ball-jointed dolls with words.