Barbara Campbell, editor, Soft Dolls & Animals!
"Once again, Susanna Oroyan gives us a gift by distilling the spirits found in doll/figure art. She encourages us to try, then explains the fundamentals to pave the way. Best of all are the examples, which provide pure inspiration."


Book Description
An in-depth guide to doll making from concept to "imaginative engineering," this book is for every collector and artist. A gallery of all of the important "art" doll makers today-a record for collectors and inspiration for doll artists. A wide variety of construction methods, the techniques for getting proportions correct, and ideas on how to develop ideas and then construct advanced art figures or dolls are covered. 250 color photos plus over 200 drawings. 160 pages.


From the Publisher
"The doll world has only just recovered from the excitement of having Anatomy of a Doll which showed us what was possible. Now we can learn to get it with this new effort, the fabulous Designing the Doll. Thank you, Susanna, where would we be without you?"-Elinor Peace Bailey, author, artist


From the Back Cover
Advance your dollmaking skills with this in-depth guide by master-dollmaker Susanna Oroyan! Susanna introduces you to her concept of "imaginative engineering" with a collection of design directions and technical processes that will help your ideas translate into reality. Expands on concepts presented in Anatomy of a Doll and Fantastic Figures. Covers a wide variety of construction methods, such as applications of wire armature in body construction, general concepts of mold making, sculpture mechanics, in-depth discussion of jointed figures, and methods of assembling your doll. More than 250 full-color photos of dolls from 130 of the world's top doll artists. Over 200 detailed illustrations. Explains elements of design, such as focal point, scale, harmony, style, and the use of color, texture, and pattern. Learn techniques of proportion for working with the human figure.. An excellent technical resource and reference book that will teach you how to develop ideas, then construct advanced art figures or dolls.


About the Author
Susanna Oroyan taught herself the art of dollmaking. Since 1972, she has made over 500 dolls, and her dollmaking has become a full-time career and business. For the past decade, Susanna has been a motivating force in regional and national dollmakers' organizations. She has exhibited her dolls internationally, and in 1995 received the Dollmaker of the Year award at the National Cloth Doll Festival. Susanna is the author of Fantastic Figures and Anatomy of a Doll, and has written numerous articles for doll magazines. She has also taught dollmaking classes at many major seminars as well as for individual dollmaking groups.

FROM THE PUBLISHER