The July 2017 issue of DOLLS features 84 four-color pages. This issue is our special annual Debut of Dolls collector’s edition! Inside, you’ll find features about 30 top doll artists and designers, including this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Berdine Creedy; Robert Tonner, who’s shaking up Tonner Doll Company and starting a new venture called Phyn & Aero; and Connie Lowe of Marbled Halls! Plus there’s a lengthy report from the New York Toy Fair and more!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
10 It’s a Wonderful Life
Berdine Creedy’s accomplishments in the doll world earn her the Lifetime Achievement Award
By Stephanie Finnegan
16 Debbie Weimert
DayDreamer Debbie creates worlds of whimsy
By Wil Peterson
18 Cherie Fretto
Doll artist has another mission as a mentor
20 Debby Brooks
Overcoming loss set artist on dollmaking path
By Pam North
22 Connie Lowe
Artist finds inspiration in vintage French postcards
By Carie Ferg
26 RubyRedGalleria
Four Kindergartners count their blessings
28 Maria Lynn Grover
Photographer, doll artist focuses on babies
By Stephanie Finnegan
30 Robert Tonner
DC explores new directions and dimensions for future-forward releases
By Wil Peterson
36 Charlene Smith
Artist puts her best face-up forward
By Wil Peterson