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Jill has is a member of the International Guild of Miniature Artisans Ltd, IGMA for short ........................................................... Out of the Blue A Jill was selected to exhibit her dolls with Art Space. The Art Space 2000 website features the work of international artists and artisans. The thriving website has a doll artists section where Jill's Vi and Albert - dockers children provide the introduction to her work. Visit www.artspace2000.com or click here .......................................................... Teenagers Complete the Range The range of dolls in 1/12th scale includes teenage size dolls. Jill is was pleased with the possibilities that this provided, they are marked 'Teenage size'. This a delightful example of a Regency teenager
As a guide Jill has outlined the following terms that describe her range of sizes: Baby - (pre-toddler, all pocelain does not stand) Little Child - 3" (aged 5 to 6 years) Older Child - 3 3/4" (aged 10 to 12 years) Teenage Size - 4 1/2" (aged 13 to 15 years) ........................................................ To return to Jill's Home Page please click |
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| It becomes ouite extrodinary to imagine from this size coparison, Jill's 1/12th scale on the left and Kate's 1/24th on the right, that Kate is able to replicate the same posable body, so admired in her mothers dolls. | |||||||||||
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Latest News.... Jill has decided to stop taking orders for new dolls, she knows that her eyes can no longer withstand the prolonged strain of fine detail reqired by the miniature scale. Existing 12th scale and the large scale feature dolls will continue to be available from this site. Jill's daughter Kate will expand her existing range of 12th scale dolls and Jill will look more to her book illustration and writing skills. Jill's illustrations for Roald Dahl's British publications of "Fantastic Mr Fox" and "Danny The Champion of the World" were recently snapped up by a museum and collector.
The website www.childrensbookillustration managed to make some limited edition prints of selected illustrations. (see above..the BFG and I dont know how long I sat there...from Danny The Champion of the Word) just 2 of 7 available to purchase, view the website by clicking here Past news items.... 2008 Jean Nisbett talks to Jill and her Daughter Kate in The Dolls House Magazine
The August 2008 issue No.123 of this UK magazine, contains an 'Doll Special' interview over 4 pages with photographs and some wonderful quotes. .......................................................... Jill's Exhibition in 2007 Mrs Gosoftly Presents: The Storytelling Art of Jill Bennett in both 3 Dimensional Illustration and Book Illustration Stories have always been at the centre of Jill Bennett’s life, either drawing, painting, or making them up. As a child she wanted to be a children’s book illustrator and worked as one for many years. Among the authors she has illustrated are Charles Dickens, Roald Dahl, Dorothy Edwards, Dick King-Smith and Helen Cresswell. Jill’s other passion is the theatre. She studied theatre design at Wimbledon School of Art and the Slade School of Fine Art. Her doll making combines both storytelling and drama, to create a world in miniature. A life, in fact, of make believe! Jill also offered special sessions for school groups and visitors during her exhibition. Jill would like to express her thanks to the all the staff at Somerset Rural Life Museum, who were such a help in setting up the event. To view images from the exhibition opening click the image below
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To return to Jill's Home Page please click Show List: Kensington Dollshouse Festival, London 11th - 13th May 2012 is an old favourite, Jill will accompany her daughter Kate, who is expanding her range of 12th scale dolls, as Jill returns to her book illustration. website Spring Miniatura 2012 - NEC Birmingham, 17th - 18th March 2012 Jill will be at the International Dolls' House Show with Kate... a must for any serious collector. If you would like Jill to bring a particular doll to the show just ask and she will be happy to oblige. website Paper for the Shows Jill has made a lovely Paper Doll named Arabella. She will be available at future dolls shows.
There are 2 sizes, One is 1/12th scale and the other is bigger and no particular scale. Arabella is an Edwardian little girl from 1903. To return to Jill's Home Page please click |
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Jill is a life member of The British Toymakers Guild. She enjoys being part of a talented group of people making a variety of delightful toys for both adults and children.
