My name is Tanya Abaimova. The dream to make my own dolls began some 30+ years ago when my mom took me to a marionette theater. I was given a book with pictures of the dolls, used in the play. I spent countless hours with this book during my childhood and made my first simple dolls based on those characters.
In 2001 the dream was given a new life when I discovered for myself the polymer clay media. Few bricks of Sculpey polymer clay and a book about making characters were originally bought for my daughter, but I became very much involved myself. Since then making dolls became one of the most fun and important things in my life.
I like seeing happy people around me, and I make most of my dolls smiling or laughing. I have always liked fairy tales, especially those with happy endings, and all my dolls are inspired by them. I work in several different kinds of polymer and air dry media. I also enjoy trying different media and techniques as well as experimenting with character features and facial expressions. This is exactly the kind of freedom the fairy tale characters give me.
This is a One-Of-A-Kind two-doll setting. It comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
The setting is 15" x 12" overall size. The figures are 10" and 8.5" (seated).
Both figures have heads and limbs sculpted with ProSculpt polymer clay with soft bodies over wire armature. They have hand painted glass eyes and English mohair wigs
Their costumes are made of cotton, silk, polyester and suede fabrics. All accessories are made by the artist. The setting can be taken apart for shipping.
Peacock is a One-Of-A-Kind fantasy art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Peacock is 15.5" tall. The total height of the piece is 18" to the top of her headpiece.
Her body is fully sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay over wire armature, with hand-painted skin tone, blushes and skin features.
Peacock has blue hand-painted glass eyes. The wig is black Tibetan wool.
The costume is crafted from silk and organza fabrics and lace, lavishly embellished with seed beads and Swarovski crystals and applique. Her skirt is hand embroidered with metal thread.
Peacock wears costume jewelry hand made by the artist.
Eleonor is a One-Of-A-Kind art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Her costume and wig have been inspired by 1910s debutante presentations dresses.
Eleonor is 15.5" high.
She has body fully sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay over wire armature, with hand-painted blushes and skin features.
Eleonor has green hand-painted glass eyes. The wig is light brown English mohair.
The costume is crafted from silk and cotton fabrics and lace, lavishly embellished with silk ribbon hand embroidery and silver thread machine embroidery. She's wearing a velvet shawl, decorated with silver threads embroidery and seed beads.
Crystals, pearls and feathers were used for accessories.
Eleonor wears costume jewelry hand made by the artist.
Sea Witch is a One-Of-A-Kind art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Sea Witch is 11" tall.
She has a soft body over wire armature. Her limbs and her head are sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay, with hand-painted skin tone, blushes and skin features.
Sea Witch has grey glass eyes. The wig is salt-n-pepper wool.
The costume is crafted from cotton fabrics, embellished with embroidery. All accessories, including the cute little sea monster, are made by the artist.
This is a One-Of-A-Kind period costume art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
The costume and hairstyle are meant to represent middle of the 15th century
She is 11.5" tall (from base to the top of her headpiece)
She is fully sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay with articulated (ball joints) arms and head. She has hand painted glass eyes and hand painted blushes and facial features.
Her costume is made of cotton, velvet and chiffon fabrics, embellished with faux fur and silver thread embroidery. The wig is English mohair.
This is a One-Of-A-Kind period costume art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
The costume and hairstyle are meant to represent the early 16th century
She is 11.5" tall (from base to the top of her headpiece)
She is fully sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay with articulated (ball joints) arms and head. She has hand painted glass eyes and hand painted blushes and facial features.
Her costume is made of cotton, silk and chiffon fabrics, embellished with faux fur, golden thread embroidery and seed beads. The wig is English mohair.
This is a One-Of-A-Kind period costume art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
The costume and hairstyle are meant to represent late 16th century period.
She is 11.5" tall (from base to the top of her headpiece)
She is fully sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay with articulated (ball joints) arms and head. She has hand painted glass eyes and hand painted blushes and facial features.
Her costume is made of cotton, silk and chiffon fabrics, embellished with golden thread embroidery and seed beads. The wig is English mohair.
This is a One-Of-A-Kind period costume art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
The costume and hairstyle are meant to represent late 18th century period.
She is 11.5" tall (from base to the top of her headpiece)
She is fully sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay with articulated (ball joints) arms and head. She has hand painted glass eyes and hand painted blushes and facial features.
Her costume is made of cotton, silk and polyester fabrics, embellished with lace, ribbons and silk thread embroidery. The wig is English mohair.
Sam is a One-Of-A-Kind art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Sam is 11" tall. (to the top of his hat)
He has soft body over wire armature. His head/bust and limbs are sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay with hand-painted blushes and skin features. His head is articulated.
Sam has green painted glass eyes. The wig is blond English mohair.
The costume is crafted from cotton and knitted fabrics.
Dandelion is a One-Of-A-Kind art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Dandelion is 11" tall. (to the top of her hat)
She has soft body over wire armature. Her head/bust and limbs are sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay with hand-painted blushes and skin features. Her head is articulated
Dandelion has green painted glass eyes. The wig is blond Tibetan wool.
The costume is crafted from cotton and silk fabrics. All accessories are hand made by the artist.
Petal is a One-Of-A-Kind art doll and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Petal is 12" tall. (to the top of her hat)
She has soft body over wire armature. Her head/bust and limbs are sculpted from ProSculpt polymer clay with hand-painted blushes and skin features. Her head is articulated
Petal has blue painted glass eyes. The wig is stawberry blond English mohair.
The costume is crafted from cotton and polyester fabrics.