CORRECTION
On page 32 in the autumn 2005 issue, Mar Goman’s name was incorrectly spelled Mar Gorman. The editor apologizes for the error.
The
Winter 2006 issue of Art Doll Quarterly has rolled off the press and
is available on newsstands now! Inside, youll find:
The Magi by Penny Collins
She blends cypress-wood sculptures with polymer clay and sumptuous costuming to create her own kind of Christmas magic.
Doll Artist Profile: Kelly Buntin Johnson by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
While the artist beads, she takes notes on news stories from around the world, pondering ideas she can use when creating her intricately-detailed Muñecos Santos (Holy Dolls) and Intercessors.
Ho, Ho, Ho! Santa’s on his Sleigh! by Debbie Dinneen
“I like to make Santa dolls or sculptures in motion,” says the artist, “dolls that are happy and posses a humorous quality.”
Cover Story: Midnight Sky by Michelle LaForey
Our gorgeous cover girl is a beautifully sculpted clay figure with a needle-felted garment spangled with sparkly seed beads.
Pandora’s Parchment Panier by Sandra Evertson
Discarded porcelain doll parts and copper wire from a rubber cable inspired the artist and book author to fashion a Parisian princess.
Euro Santas: European Gift Givers in America by Stacy Clark
Old-world Santa figures have a unique history in Europe and the Americas. Artist Stacy Clark crafts beautiful dolls to celebrate their character and cultural significance while sharing their fascinating stories with us.
The Natural Challenge by Marianne Reitsma
Many members of the Creative Doll Artists (Not Just Another Doll Club) have long been fans of Akira Blount, whose creations made from natural materials were featured in the premier issue of Doll Art Quarterly. If you want to know how the Natural Challenge was born, you’ll have to pick up the winter 2006 issue!
Plus: Kelly Bell’s Charming “WeeOne” Originals, Judith Klawitter’s Glorious Santa Dolls, Show & Tell with lots of Santa dolls (and others!), Odd Doll, and much, much more!