Judith Markich designs

Then Judith Dorsman, Judith Markich, was a costume designer during a resurgence of the Australian Film Industry and designed for many Australian films including Picnic at Hanging Rock.  She started her training in a dress design course. Her desire to do more than fashion design led her quickly to the film industry.  This became her career in life.

Judith discovered the 16" fashion doll several years ago. There was even a doll that looked like Miranda from Picnic at Hanging Rock.  She participated in Project Dollway and her blog lets you get an insiders view of the process.  Pop on over to Judith's blog to learn more and see many fun pictures.

If you would like to see even more photos of Judith's doll designs, spend some time in her airess20 thirty albums.  Each is dedicated to a particular competition entry.

It is fun to see the silhouettes and the sketches.

Remember to click the links to Judith's blog and her albums.  Enjoy

Day One - A new day for Dolls in Paradise

Knowing where to start is always the hardest thing. I cannot possibly start at the beginning. I learned to love dolls before I could talk, walk, or read.

I have been reading and studying about dolls since I was young. At that time, it was almost impossible to find many books on dolls. Most doll books back then were "how-to" books on making cloth dolls - then called "Rag Dolls".

I did make some rag dolls - one very special doll was for my son, Joshua, when he was tiny. My dear (long departed) Linda knotted the yarns for the great Afro hair. The doll was made to allow Joshua to learn how to button, zip, snap, tie and buckle. Although all of the clothing opened by these various mechanisms, none of the clothing came off the doll. It was a perfect set up for a child to learn these skills. I think I may redesign that doll some day. It would be a joy for me. This doll of my design came before Dressy Bessy - in fact, it came from the love of a mother for her son.

And here is a picture of the "little tyke" for whom the doll was lovingly made.