Inside the
Winter 2004 issue of Art Doll Quarterly,
you'll find:
Doll Artist
Profile – Susanna Oroyan by Rice Freeman Zachery
She's not only a gifted doll artist, Susanna Oroyan is also a respected
author of several books on doll making and embellishment. You'll find
her fascinating story in this issue.
Looking
for Inspiration?
Try an Art-Doll Collaboration!
Collaborations or "round robins" are more popular than ever!
Sometimes we could all use a little creative push, and, by collaborating
with others on the same project (such as the dolls pictured in this
article), it’s amazing how much we can learn from one another.
Cover Story!
The Phoenix Doll by Cindy Cloyd
When a participant in a dollmaking round robin loses her home—and
a spectacular doll—to a fire, what do you do? The Art Doll Journey
group went into action, creating a stunning doll to comfort their
friend and fellow artist.
The
Figure as Object by Gail Brown
Are they dolls, or are they sculptures? You be the judge! Featuring
several stunning full-color photos of artistic figures from “The
Figure as Object” exhibit.
Angela Briggs'
Khatiti-Wrap Dolls
Angela Briggs shares her African-inspired Khatiti-Wrap Dolls with
us: dolls wrapped with fabric and embellished with natural found objects,
mirrors, cowries, and juju bags.
The
Grommet-Doll Swap by Gail Ellspermann
Grommets: They're not just for sneakers anymore! The author shares a
selection of paper grommet dolls swapped by members of The Ferchaded
Goddesses, a group of mixed media artists from New York.
Convention
Review: The Canadian Doll Artist Association by Trish Stover
Approximately 100 delegates and guests from across Canada and the
United States were welcomed to the festivities of Celebration 2003
on May 1, and departed May 4, full of inspiration and creativity.
