Interview with Julie Campbell Doll artist.
I have known Julie Campbell for a number of years and have always love seeing what wonderful new characters she creates. Julie specialises in 1:12 scale dolls, each one is created by hand with exquisite detail. The work that goes into each character is a tribute to Julie's craftsmanship and passion.
How long have you been doing miniature making and what got you into making miniatures especially making character dolls?
I've been making miniatures all my life in one way or another!
When my children were small I was given a dolls house for Christmas and that started me off again. I really wanted some beautiful dolls but couldn't afford the ones I wanted so I found a book in the library about miniature doll making and decided to give it a go!
What characters do you like making the most?
Without a doubt ghosts! I just love anything spooky and have great fun thinking up tragic stories to go with my ghostly characters. Also they glow n the dark which gives them an added appeal!
What or who inspires your work?
I make a lot of literary inspired characters. I read a lot and and have a head full of characters I want to make. Also film and theatre and of course colourful real life characters, with dolls there is inspiration everywhere.
Do you do any other crafts or do you have any other hobbies?
I cross stitch and sew, I love DIY especially sprucing up old furniture!
What are you currently creating?
I'm getting ready for Kensington Dolls house Festival right now so working on a variety of characters. I'm working on a ghost with a very bad hair day right now, she has a powdered wig complete with mice!
What future projects are you working on?
Dolls and more dolls! I also want to work on my own miniature pub when I get some spare time. My kitten managed to get inside my dolls house and wrecked it! So it needs redecorating!
What fairs can we find you at this year?
Miniatura and Kensington Dollshouse Festival
Do you have a online shop?
I sell on etsy
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/juliecampbelldolls
Do you do commissioned work?
I do in between fairs.
To contact Julie about commission's or for her Etsy shop link please visit visit her website www.juliecampbelldollartist.co.uk
You can also get updates on her upcoming work and fairs on her Facebook page www.facebook.com/JulieCampbellDollArtist
Thank you to Julie for taking the time to do an interview and for providing permission to use her photos.
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