About the Artist
I came to doll making by a somewhat circuitous route. My early interests revolved around science and I completed my education with a PhD in microbiology, did some laboratory research and went into clinical laboratory administration. It was a wonderful career.
When I left the laboratory other interests, long dormant, resurfaced. I became re-acquainted with my sewing machine and unearthed my fabric stash and started making cloth dolls and stuffed animals. I took a class in porcelain doll making and happily created reproduction dolls, both modern and antique, for several years. I made my first original doll in l998. For me it has been a fascinating journey and each doll teaches me something new and wonderful. Every doll challenges you to be a better sculptor, cobbler, milliner, costume designer and engineer!