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Artist: Neva Waldt
“I had a friend once tell me that a creative person will implode if they do not create. I thoroughly agree. For me, the process is the reward. I have sewn since I was 5 and have always been fascinated with turning the fabrics into 3 dimensional forms. With faces of cloth-covered PaperClay, animated gestures, and carefully
implemented details, my dolls come to life, each with a humorous story to tell. If they make you grin, they’ve done their job.”
After obtaining a degree in Fine Arts from Sam Houston State University, Neva logged in 25 years as a graphic designer in Houston, Texas. In 2004, she traded in her mouse for needle and thread and began her next career as an original doll artist. Since then, her quirky characters have appeared in galleries and exhibits, including CraftTexas at the Center for Contemporary Craft. They have also been featured in various publications including Art Doll Quarterly, Doll Collector, Soft Dolls and Animals, and the books 500 Handmade Dolls and The Art of the Contemporary Doll.
Neva is a fourth generation Texan now living in Fort Worth, Texas and is enjoying her empty nest with her incredibly
supportive husband, Kenny, and their dog, Blu.
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