The doll world lost a renowned and beloved artist Oct. 14 with the death of Dianna Effner due to cancer. Effner began designing and making porcelain dolls in the late 1970s, designing for a variety of manufacturers as well as producing and finishing dolls herself.
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Fourteen years ago, award-winning doll artist Collette Hatch was looking for ways to keep a positive outlook. After being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer, and living with the fear of a recurrence, her normal optimism needed a boost. She saw a picture of an art doll online, which led her to contact Jack Johnston and enroll in one of his classes. “Sculpting became a very happy place for me,” Hatch said. “Luckily my cancer was caught early. It’s a scary journey, but today I am cancer-free and I continue to enjoy creating my one-of-a-kind (OOAK) art dolls.
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The October 2020 issue of DOLLS is 48 full-color pages and features stories on BJDs and Halloween-themed dolls. This issue includes articles on BJD artists Rose Lacefield and Liliya Volkova, Tamika Spencer’s unusual doll wigs, art dolls by Jo Sammons, a pattern and a tutorial, and more!
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The August/September 2020 issue of DOLLS features 48 four-color pages. This issue includes the annual presentation of the Dolls Awards of Excellence Public’s Choice nominees and ballot, as well as articles on BJD fashion designer Edith Schmidt, artist April Norton’s new white-porcelain doll series, resources for finding doll-sized notions, a raincoat pattern for 14- to 17-inch dolls, and more!
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The 2020 Dolls Awards of Excellence Industry’s Choice winners were unveiled by DOLLS...
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SOLD OUT Update: This doll sold out in 2 minutes on Thursday. Last year, Swedish...
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– Mattel’s new designs for 2020 live up to Barbie creator’s ideals
– Julie Manley: Combines history, fashion & fantasy in her custom creations
– Meadow Dolls returns with a new DOLLS exclusive BJD
– Collette Hatch finds her happy place with art dolls
– OOAK Characters: Denise Bledsoe mixes fun & fantasy
– Halls of Imagination: Connie Lowe continues to expand her BJD world
– Faith & Family: Inspire Rose Lacefield’s Bbflockling dolls
– Pat Moulton’s new BJDs are ready for a roundup!
– Proper design is key to making a modern BJD, By Joe MacPhale, Ancient Whispers LLC
Artistic Evolution: Lorna Miller-Sands celebrates 30 years of dollmaking
Somewhere In Time: Elizabeth Cooper’s dolls reside in a classic, nostalgic childhood
What’s New in 2020
Playing With Dolls: Creative collector stages elaborate adventures for her dolls
Morocco Costumes: Patterns for a princess & sheik for Ellowyne & Rufus dolls
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10 In Memoriam: Roxanna Maria Sullivan: 1949-2019
12 Fairy Dust & Pixie Power: Judy Pollard conjures up winged creatures, fantastic friends in doll form
33 Heights of Fantasy: Kassity Allison’s award-winning dolls reflect artist’s talent, tenacity
36 Queen for a Day: Hollywood Doll Company had a hit with game-show tie-in
DOLLS Presents Reborns
R6 Portraits in Silicone: Photographer turns her artistic talents to reborns
R10 Balancing Act: Reborn artist makes kids her priority
R14 Love of Dolls: Runs in the family for Noemi Roarks
Founded by Beatrice “Madame” Alexander in 1923, in New York City, Madame was inspired to make dolls that were meant to last a lifetime. She had a vision to create quality dolls that form meaningful, enduring and inspiring relationships.
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6 And the winner is …
We reveal this year’s Public’s Choice winners, selected by DOLLS readers, in our Dolls Awards of Excellence competition
12 Holly Jolly Dollies
Artists show off their seasonal designs
Ho-Ho-Holiday Gift Guide
16 Created for Collectors
28 Dolls in Toyland
More than a thousand voters turned out to select their favorites from this year’s Dolls Awards of...
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8 Distinctive Dolls: From porcelain to resin to vinyl, Zofia and Henry Zawieruszynski focus on perfection
10 Created as One of a Kind: These art dolls are unique from sculpt to finish
16 Western & Whitman: How a small printer in Wisconsin launched a golden age for paper dolls
22 Building a Brand-New Dream: Sonja and Hagen Hartmann create beautiful portable dollhouses
25 Art Deco Angel: This cloth doll will make a delightful addition to your holiday décor.
10 ‘Live, Laugh, Love’: Kim Arnold’s quirky BJDs embody artist’s motto
16 Madame Alexander’s 1960s celebration of Americana
20 Trick or Treat!: Doll artists share Halloween surprises
28 Here Come the Brides!: Dolls provide a chronicle of wedding dresses, traditions
8 Happy Anniversary, Corolle!: French doll company turns 40, remains young at heart
12 April Norton crafts exquisite, emotional doll faces
18 Doll Outfitter Extraordinaire: Charlotte Webb makes BJD hats, reborn beds, and more
22 Norma Lu Meehan: Award-winning artist preserves fashion, history in paper dolls
32 2019 Diamond Awards
The July 2019 issue of DOLLS features84 four-color pages. This issue is our special annual Debut of Dolls collector’s edition! Inside, you’ll find features on nearly 50 top doll artists and designers, including Miroslava Brodlova, Lorella Falconi, Hildegard Günzel, Lauren Faith Jaimes, Nancy Latham, Connie Lowe, Donna RuBert, Beverly Stoehr, and Zofia & Henry Zawieruszynski.
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Watch a video above or sift through a slideshow below to learn about the Dolls Awards of...
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8 Beverly Stoehr’s designs reflect the diverse beauty of all children
By Stephanie Finnegan
12 Ken: He’s a Doll!
By A. Glenn Mandeville
16 What’s New, Too: Dollmakers reveal more new designs for 2019
38 Exploring New Dimensions: Award-winning reborn artist Ruth Aguilar came to dolls from painting
8 Mae Day!: Meadow Dolls partner with DOLLS on an exclusive 16-inch BJD
12 What’s New in 2019: These creations will be the talk of the town this year!
26 Open House: Artist’s own creations are at home with prized antique dolls
31 Elusive Prizes: African-American paper dolls in popular culture
