Anne Bonney	Bad to the Bone	Falstaff	Girlfriends	Joy Riders
Let's Celebrate	Love Me, Love My Cats	Merrily	Roxanne	Texas Balladeer

I have been creating original, one-of-a-kind, cloth character dolls since 1990 when I became intrigued by what could be done with some fabric, a little stuffing and lots of imagination. My early dolls were pretty crude, but after mastering the skills and techniques required in doll making, my character dolls are now found in private collections around the world.

Although I have had no formal art training, I received instruction from many wonderful cloth doll artists at numerous seminars and conferences through the years. I have also studied sculpting under Jack Johnston and June Goodnow, NIADA. Most of all, I credit elinor peace bailey for being my inspiration to begin cloth doll making and for guiding my growth as a doll artist.

Each doll is made and dressed entirely by me. I paint the eyes and face using acrylic paints, colored pencils and fine-tipped pens, trying hard to capture the expression I want the doll to convey. I use quality fabrics and natural or synthetic hair, depending upon the look I want to achieve. The dolls range in size from 8” to 18” and each one is signed and dated. I enjoy all aspects of doll making from stuffing to costuming, and I especially enjoy observing people who sometimes inspire my characters. Doll subjects have included storybook characters, sports players, cowboys, a variety of professions, sewing and quilting themes, clowns, Santas, angels, wizards, fairies and elves. I also enjoy creating tableaus with several dolls busy at a common activity.

I find inspiration everywhere I look and especially in my large stash of fabrics, trims, accessories and props collected over the years. I must admit finding special items to use with my dolls has become an obsession! I enjoy searching for unique and vintage items in antique shops and flea markets and I often use key chain items, refrigerator magnets, Christmas ornaments and collectible miniatures to provide that perfect finishing touch.

I also enjoy creating custom-order dolls that represent an individual’s favorite hobbies, recreational activities or occupation. I don’t promise to provide a portrait doll, but by using the hair and eye colors and general build, etc., I create a “characterization” of the person. Adding the props and accessories used to represent their interests completes a very personal vignette.

My dolls are sold under the name, “FabricImages by Joyce,” at shows, in galleries and shops, and through my website. Over the years they have appeared in many U.S. and International juried exhibits and competitions resulting in numerous awards and appearances in magazines and books. 

My professional associations include the Original Doll Artists Council of America since 2000, the Texas Association of Original Doll Artists (TAODA) since 1999, the Professional Doll Makers Art Guild since 1996, the International Association of Doll Artists in Russia (IADA) since 2006, and the United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) since 1993. I am also a member of the Brazosport and Galveston Art Leagues.

My husband, Wilbert, and I are both Texans and were married 44 years ago. We live in the small town of Brazoria (about 60 miles south of Houston) with our beloved pets, Missy, Max, Molly and Tom. I retired in 1996 after working more than 30 years as an office professional. Following retirement, I owned FabricImages Gallery & Studio in Brazoria for five years and then moved my studio to my home in 2002 where I continue to enjoy doll making today. 

My hope is that the enjoyment I receive from making my dolls is shared with those who see them and own them, and that they always bring a smile to their faces.