What, Why, How: Debbie Ritter

WHAT?

I am an artist who specializes in creating people and characters of all kinds from a unique combination of wood, wire, clay, and paint.

WHY? 

Since I enjoy reading and also people watching, I decided the best way to enjoy my unique art form was to combine what I like to do and use it in my art as inspiration. I love what I do and I hope it shows!

HOW?

I take a basic wooden clothespin and add wire, then I use special clay to shape the character’s features. After that, I use my artistic skill to paint the fine details of the character’s face and add a costume and any other touches I feel will tell who the character is.

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Debbie Ritter is the original artist and sole designer at Uneek Doll Designs. She is a married mother of four grown children and grandmother of one. She lives in Alabama, though she is actually a home grown Indiana Hoosier. Her miniature doll characters include famous men and women in history, fictional characters, writers, musicians, scientists, artists, rulers, and celebrities!
Website: UneekDollDesigns
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