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i would like you to know …

… Nancy Wiley, an accomplished artist and celebrated doll maker. Her exhibits are prestigious and her clients are celebrity collectors such as novelist Anne Rice, actors Andy Garcia and Ray Liotta and actress Demi Moore. In 1996, Moore tapped Wiley for a high profile assignment to costume her as a doll for the cover of George magazine.

 

Nancy was one of the featured artists in the original Where Women Create and I am on my way to her new studio in upstate New York in November to photograph all that she is and all that she does for the magazine. I love the doll makers almost more than anyone.

 

 

What they create is magical and it is so “forever”! We begin our passion for dolls when we are young and it continues until we are much much older … at which time we give those collected memories to our daughters and our granddaughters in hopes that they will love our dolls as much as we did.

 

~Jo

 

http://www.nancywiley.com/

 

 

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  1. 1
    Tamara Stopinski says:

    I love Nancy and her work…she is a wonderful person, an incredible artist and a true Inspiration!

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    Organica Jane says:

    AMAZING ARTIST

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    Amy Colburn says:

    Nancy’s work is enchanting to people of all ages! Her art pieces are so timeless, and yet her technique is really innovative and non-traditional. She is a true artist through-and through. She is one of those inspirational people that I want to share with everyone also, Jo!!

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    Patricia Ryan Brooks says:

    I have always loved Nancy’s dolls and was a great admirer of her late brother Bill Wiley’s dolls, as well.

  5. 5
    Julie Branch says:

    I am so excited to see pictures of Nancy’s new studio. She is an amazing artist and beautiful person.

  6. 6
    Debbie Haefele says:

    …such a humble and talented woman… Nancy adds her unique twist to those classic characters that we remember so fondly from childhood. I’m looking forward to seeing her take on Little Red Riding Hood!

  7. 7
    Sarah Niemela says:

    Loved the video – I have always loved Nancy’s work – such a fabulous artist! She inspires me to be more creative – something I struggle with. I can’t wait to see her featured in the magazine!

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    Pat McNally says:

    I remember this George cover very well!! And amazing doll artist!!!

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    Angel Holsten says:

    Hi Nancy, Your dolls are so pretty. I make dolls, but they’re not as beautiful as yours.I am begining to make clay faces.I hope they turn out nice. You have inspired me today. love, Angelclouds

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