The maker behind the dolls
Hi. I'm Heather.
I make things that are a little....unsettling.
I'm a handmade artist based in Fresno, California. I've been sculpting, painting and creating creepy little creatures for years. Somewhere along the way, people started wanting to take them home. And I love sharing my work with others that can enjoy my pieces just as much as I do.
How this all started
It didn't start as a business. It started because I couldn't stop making things. I've always been drawn to the darker, stranger side of art. Art that draws its inspiration from fables, folklore and forgotten toys; from the whispers of secrets never meant to be told.
What Stirs Your Imagination?
What ghastly images make you want to run, yet stand still and stare?
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What does your heart desire, but makes your blood run cold like the night air?
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Step into The Sanctuary of souls that time has forgot
Beware of the fear that grabs you, ready or not.
What I believe about the work
Single Creator
Each and every doll is made to perfection, exclusively by me. No assistants, no outsourcing, no shortcuts.
Attention to Detail
Every doll is one of a kind; intricate, unique. Once a doll is completed, she is the only one like her that will ever exist.
Frightenly Fun
My work is rooted in imagination. Dark beauty, macabre visions and twisted tales. Each piece created to inspire and invigorate those whose tastes lean more to the fright instead of the light.
How A Doll Gets Made
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The Face
Porcelain, plastic or soft, each feature is sculpted and painted by hand. Each crack and imperfection is perfectly placed to add to her beauty.
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The Body and Stance
Some dolls hold a pose, desperately calling out to you. Others are sitting, waiting to be chosen, waiting to be rescued.
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The Clothing
Each outfit is chosen, tailored and embellished to fit the specific doll, according to her story.
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Finishing the Project
There comes a time in every doll creation, when she finally comes to life. When that happens, when she tells me that she is done, that is the moment when I know she is ready to find her home.
Studio photo
Workbench photo
Studio Photo 2
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Studio Storage
The Studio
I work out of a dedicated space in my Fresno home — shelves of half-finished ideas, jars of paint in colors I probably don't need, fabric scraps that I'm definitely going to use eventually.
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The dolls that don't sell live here with me. Sometimes for months. I don't mind. They're good company — quietly unsettling, but good company.
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If you're ever curious about what's being made right now, I share studio updates on Facebook and Instagram. Fair warning: it's mostly dolls in various stages of being creepy.