A Shoe Doll That Belonged to a Child in the Slums of London, ca. 1905
The fact that it was discovered in an Edwardian London slum around 1905, crafted from the heel of a man’s shoe, a black sock, and some scraps of household fabric, makes it both the most heartbreaking and marvelous of toys. Continue reading »
South Korean Artist Creates Superb Hyper-Realistic Toy Dolls Of The Famous Movie Stars
Artist Park Yong Jae creates stunning miniatures of movie stars. From Tom Hanks, Di Caprio to Angelina Jolie, from Jean Reno to Heath Ledger, his sculptures are larger than life. He draws his inspiration from the great roles they’ve played on the screen, such as Reno in Léon or Heath Ledger (may he rest in peace), who impressed in The Dark Knight. Continue reading »
Amy Coleslaw’s Love Affair with Needle Felting and ’90s Pop Culture
Amy Coleslaw started needle felting in 2017 after a trip to Vancouver, Canada. While visiting Granville Island Market, she encountered a needle felt artist and was astounded by the work. She knew instantly that it was something she wanted to try. Continue reading »
Artist Olga Esther Subverts Princess Tales with Brush and Rebellion
From her base in Spain, Olga Esther paints princesses who don’t want to be princesses, birds who cry blood and toads who kill themselves because they are ignored. She uses the symbolism of “princess-tales” to talk about gender and feminism. She paints the invisible ones, the little forgotten girls, the little nobodies of this world, but above all, all those who do not have anyone. Continue reading »
Artist Makes Tiny Fantasy Moth Dolls That Are Completely Handmade
Meet Ekaterina Semenenko, affectionately known as Semechka in the creative circles. She is the craftswoman behind these enchanting fantasy moth dolls she’s itching to share with you all! Continue reading »
Barbie: The Plastic Religion – A Controversial Art Project That Reimagines Barbie as Jesus, Buddha, Baphomet and More
Barbie is known as the most popular doll in the world, but also as a symbol of consumerism, beauty standards and gender stereotypes. But what if Barbie could also be a symbol of spirituality, diversity and tolerance? That’s what two artists from Argentina, Marianela Perelli and Pool Paolini, tried to explore with their art project “Barbie: The Plastic Religion”. Continue reading »
This Artist Creates Unique Silicone Alien Baby-Dolls, And They Are Terryfyingly Beautiful
This anonymous artist created a lifelike reborn baby doll out of pure silicone. The doll measures 33 cm in height and weighs 1000 grams. Continue reading »
Meet Debonair Heads, The Texas Artist Creating Unique Dolls Inspired by Pop Culture
Debonair Heads, based in Texas, is an artist who creates one-of-a-kind dolls that you won’t find in a typical toy store. Their creations are inspired by beloved characters from popular movies, TV shows, memes, and more. With their collection continually expanding, Debonair Heads is a unique artist making waves in the world of custom toys. Continue reading »
From Limp Bizkit to Navalny: Artist Creates Absolutely Amazing Cute Portrait Dolls
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Doll-making has been a passion for Julia Fedotova, the founder of DollsForFans, since she was a child. In her early years, she played with Barbie dolls and was drawn to changing their hairstyles, makeup, and clothes. At the age of 10, her grandmother taught her how to sew doll clothes, which further fueled her love for dolls. Continue reading »
Photographer Discovered An Abandoned House In France Filled With ‘Demonic’ Dolls
Bryan Sansivero’s photography captures the beauty and melancholy of abandoned homes with his use of vivid colors and evocative imagery. Continue reading »
Artist Repaints Mass-Produced Celebrity And Character Dolls To The Point They Look Naturally Lifelike
Noel Cruz (previously featured) is an incredible artist who creates lifelike dolls by repainting their original versions. He is most recognized for his celebrity-based models that sometimes are uncanny to look at due to their accurate resemblance to the characters or people they portray. Continue reading »
The Most Fantasy Creatures From Another World By Katyushka Dolls
Polish Artists Kasia and Jacek (Katyushka) create the most fantasy creatures from another world. Kasia and Jacek Anyszkiewicz, are a couple of Polish artists who have a great passion for these mythical creatures. The majority of the items are composed of extremely gracious and enchanting versions of magical beasts and animals – such as sharks, bats, spiders, and seahorses. Continue reading »
Like People But Even Better: Charming and Realistic Dolls by Anna Zueva
Anna Zueva’s dolls are strikingly detailed and, in general, the author’s attention to images. Each doll seems to have its own life story – mysterious, like a dream, or simple, but more charming. Continue reading »
Ukrainian Artist Continues To Remove Makeup From Dolls To Repaint Them In A Very Realistic Way
The unrealistic portrayal of dolls and their effect on the female self-image is a persistent discussion surrounding the kids’ toys industry. Dolls for girls were, and in most cases still are, an ideal of proportional body shape and beauty, which has been influencing girls around the world from a very young age. This perfectly symmetrical and flawless image has become an aspiration, though it‘s far from realistic. This is why we are thankful for artists who think of the box and contribute to a change by carrying the message of individual and unique beauty. Continue reading »
Charles Lister’s Creepy Dolls
Can puppets be frightening? Yes, they can, if a puppeteer who understands horror is involved. Charles Lister is just such a master. And while he only draws creepy puppets on paper, they are quite worthy of implementation both in the material and in some macabre video game. Continue reading »
Impressive Unique Art Dolls By Helena Oplakanska
This a World of fantastic dolls. Helena creates very special art dolls for collectors. It is unique and one-of-a-kind. Continue reading »
“Time For Your Extraction Honey”: The Incredible Bizarre 3D Collectibles by Heal Bell
Heal Bell is a Chicago based 3D animation artist creating high fashion artworks of powerful women appearing as monsters. The self taught artists has been featured in Felt Zine, Superchief Gallery and is rising to rapid success across the industry. Continue reading »
Cute Fashionable Animal Clay Dolls By Valentina Gekova
When someone mentions a doll, we usually imagine a human doll in Victorian clothes, or a Barbie. But there are many different ways to make and dress up a doll, and Russian artist Valentina Gekova shows this with her works. To put it shortly, she makes very cool dolls of animals like dogs, lizards, giraffes and others dressed up in very cool and comfy clothes, like tracksuits, sweatpants, jackets, etc. Though it doesn’t sound all that usual, the combination makes for a good end result. Continue reading »
Ukrainian Artist Creates the Most Realistic-Looking Ball-Jointed Dolls
Anastasia, a talented artist from the Ukraine, creates ball-jointed dolls so realistic-looking that you’d be forgiven for mistaking them for real, live girls. Continue reading »
Artist Repaints Dolls In A More Realistic Way
Dolls are a beloved toy out there and most kids love to play with them, although sometimes, people take their fondness for dolls into adulthood and never grow out of them. It is quite trendy today to recreate dolls and repaint their faces to make them look more detailed and realistic, and that is exactly what Spanish artist José Francisco Cerezo Roldan does. Continue reading »
Life-Sized Wax Figures of Hollywood Stars From The 1980s and 1990s
In May 2009, the Hollywood Wax Museum sold a batch of life-sized wax figures at auction. Bidders vied for wax effigies of musicians, athletes, Hollywood A-listers, Jesus and stagehands. Continue reading »
Creepy Post-Soviet Textile Dolls By Irina Sayfiydinova
Irina Sayfiydinova is a textile artist, based in Tver, Russia. “I found myself in sewing toys – it is something without which I cannot live one day :) My toys are different emotions, without which our lives would be devoid of meaning. Choose your friend’s heart,” she says. Continue reading »
Vintage Tattooed Dolls By Kartess
Artist Fena Cartes (aka Kartess) from Chile, and this is his project “Gepeto” vintage tattooed dolls. Continue reading »
Grandfather With Vitiligo Crochets Dolls To Make Children With This Condition Feel Better
Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition in which patches of the skin lose their pigment, becoming white with sharp margins. The disorder, which affects roughly 1-3 percent of the population, is otherwise harmless physically, but it can result in psychological stress and social stigma, as well as an increased sensitivity to the sun. Continue reading »
Russian Couple Creates Stunningly Realistic Dolls That You’ll Want To Have On Hand
For some, dolls, especially porcelain, are eerie creations found in horror movies, such as Annabelle. And yet, they usually play a huge role in one’s childhood and even elicit nostalgic memories later on in life. Whether it’s a ragdoll or a sophisticated Barbie, many people, even as adults, remember their dolls and there are still those who want to collect them. Continue reading »
