F.A.Q FOR THE CREATIONS
(7 questions)

Here are the answers at the questions
that you often ask me.

1° HOW IS CAME THE IDEA AND DESIRE TO CREATE ARTIST DOLLS ?

I'm a secretary. There are only four years, I didn't know that I made those activities. I didn't know I created a site on the web. That came very fast and it's really unforeseen. I haven't got particular qualities or a desire of creation. I made with pleasure, Richelieu embroidering, patchwork and I crocheted some mats. I learned bobbin lace at the end of 1998 with a technical book and I began many other techniques : sculpture, marquetry, embroidery, painting, spun copper, etc...

2° WHY HAVEN'T YOU GOT ONLY ONE OR TWO TECHNIQUES ?

All techniques are interesting and I couldn't make only one or two of them. The dilemma would be great : which one should I choose ? I haven't a preference. In addition, with all these techniques I never can get tired of my activities. In fact, I need of every technique that I learned to create my dolls. I'll hope on the contrary to add other techniques like paper lace, glass engraving...

3° WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR SUBJECTS ?

There are my reading which help me but it isn't a rule. I want to imagine my own subjects. I began to make historical costumes because it's exciting but when I saw the creations of foreign doll artists, particularly in USA, I discovered that they make some great fancy dolls. I'll want to create some dolls more creative in the future.

4° HOW DO YOU CREATE A DOLL ?

When I chose the subject that I like, I look for informations in order to know history and symbolics (when there is one).

5° DO YOU USE PHOTOS OF WORKS OF ART TO COPY THEM ?

No. I made it for my first relief picture Saint Michel ; I copied an illumination from twelfth century. But, at that moment, I didn't know that I would want to become a doll artist.

6° DID YOU HELPED BY OTHER PERSONS IN YOUR CREATIONS ?

No I realize everything by myself from the idea to its realization. That would waste my pleasure. Don't think that it be pride because I don't think that I am gifted in every techniques but it's much more exciting to make everything by myself, solve the little problems for each new creation.

7° HOW MANY HOURS ARE NECESSARY TO MAKE A DOLL ?

Usually it takes about three complete months of work. But, sometimes, it takes more time.