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Spring 2008 Issue 90 - $7.00

Comic Book Characters

This issue is fresh off the press! Subscribers will be receiving their issues by early to mid-April. This issue features comic book characters, representing paper dolls of memorable characters such as Katy Keene, Wonder Woman and Betty Boop, as well as newly created characters dreamed up by our artists. e have a very special guest artist, Anne Timmons, who illustrates the GoGirl! Comic books.

Also included is an article about Tillie the Toiler by Sylvia Kleindinst and Kim Breklein offers Drawing Tips and Tools for the paper doll artist. Kwei-lin Lum has created a paper doll of The Dragon Lady to go with her article about Milton Caniff's adventure comic, Terry and the Pirates.

This issue has the exciting addition of four full color pages to showcase a dozen theme paper dolls in color!

Cover art by Anne Timmons

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Fall 2007 Issue 89 - $7.00

Erte

The beautiful linework and ingenious designs of Erte are celebrated in this issue of Paper Doll Studio. Dozens of Erte-inspired paper doll costumes fill the pages including lovely cover art by Maureen Fitzsimmons. Related articles include "About Erte" by Norma Lu Meehan, "My Erte Encounter" by Tom Tierney and "Lost in Lotusland, the story of Erte's designs in the movies," by David Wolfe. Plus a review of the San Antonio paper doll convention by Brenda Sneathen Mattox.

Cover art by Maureen Fitzsimmons
Color insert by Basia Koenig
Full page Erte paper doll by David Wolfe

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Spring 2007 Issue 88 - $7.00

Mythology

Enter the world of Mythology through paper dolls. Our members have created a wide variety of paper dolls representing mythological stories from Greece and Rome to Egypt and India!

Articles include: The Balloon Method of Drawing, New Paper Doll Publisher, Goddesses in the Movies (Rita Hayworth and Ava Gardner), and a feature on talented artist Bruce Patrick Jones of Toronto, Canada.

Cover art by Bruce Patrick Jones
Color insert by Alina Kolluri

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Fall 2006 Issue 87 - $7.00

Polka Dots

We've got a wonderland of polka dots in this issue . . . including a full color Little Dot paper doll and accompanying article by Kwei-lin Lum.

David Wolfe takes us through 171 years of polka dots in fashion including the memorable Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Polka Dot Bikini, Marilyn Monroe's dress from "The Seven Year Itch," and dresses by top designers such as Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and Betsey Johnson.

There are pages and pages of dress-a-doll costumes for our polka dot gal... great for coloring and cutting out.

Our featured artist is Jan Jackson who displays her popular character, Milly, on the front cover. Also a how-to on working in mixed mediums by Lauren Welker.

Cover art by Jan Jackson
Little Dot color insert adapted by Kwei-lin Lum

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Summer 2006 Issue 86 - $7.00

The Red Carpet

OPDAG's Paper Doll Studio Magazine, Issue 85 featuring The Red Carpet. This is a star studded issue filled with glamorous fashions of red carpet events such as the Oscars, Emmy's and Golden Globes. Paper dolls include Halle Berry, Marilyn Monroe, Jessica Simpson, Geena Davis, Glenn CloseQueen Latifah, Joan Rivers, and more. Our feature article is by Kwei-lin Lum who gives us a fascinating history of the Red Carpet and the Oscars.

David Wolfe offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars in his interview with Michael Quintanilla, an award winning journalist who covered the Red Carpet for the LA Times. Our featured artist is Ange Boursiquot who did the cover paper doll and color insert of Halle Berry. Also, a review of the Indianapolis paper doll convention.

This fun, glitzy issue is a must have!

Cover art and color insert by Ange Boursiquot.

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Spring 2006 Issue 85 - $7.00

Rococo, Heights of Fancy, The Era of Louis XVI

Big gowns and big hair fill the pages of this issue with lots of great dress-a-doll costumes and theme paper dolls.

Our featured artist is the talented Pat Lucas-Morris. The color insert is a fun, collectible paper doll by Jan Jackson. Also: David Wolfe has a feature on Norma Shearer's role as Marie Antoinett in the 1938 epic film and the gorgeous costumes designed by Adrian. Brenda Sneathen Mattox talks about what life was like in the Louis XVI Court during the Hights of Fancy era. And Norma Lu Meehan gives tips on rendering Rococo Fashions.

Cover art by Pat Lucas Morris, color insert by Jan Jackson.

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Winter 2006 Issue 84 - $7.00

Storybook Characters

Memorable storybooks are represented as paper dolls including Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Rapunzel, Snow White, The Selfish Giant, Little Bo Peep, Little Jack Horner, Little Red Riding Hood, Madeline, Heidi, and many more.

We have a special feature on Nancy Drew with an article by Johana Anderton who recalls her favorite girl mystery paper dolls. Maureen Fitzsimmons created the lovely Nancy Drew paper doll which is our color insert.

Our featured artist is the talented Mary Mauritz. Her fresh, contemporary approach to her writing is a real treat!

Judy Johnson takes us through her childhood days as she remembers the many books she read and loved.

Plus our member showcase and holiday greeting cards by members.

Cover art by Mary Mauritz. Color insert by Maureen Fitzsimmons.

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Fall 2005 Issue 83 - $7.00

Carnivale!

This issue is something to celebrate! It's all about the celebration of Carnivale and it's many incarnations around the world, including our own Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Two reference articles are provided by Sherry West and Carol Chapman on the topic of Carnivale, plus David Wolfe celebrates Carmen Miranda, her life, her films, and her colorful costuming.

There are lots of Carnivale themed paper dolls plus many pages of dress-a-doll costumes. Our featured artist is Laura Snow who created our lovely masked paper doll on the cover and a gorgeous dancer for our full color insert.

Brenda Sneathen Mattox gives us a review of the 2005 convention held in Los Angeles. It was lots of fun, and we're happy to show photos and examples of the beautiful souvenirs.

Plus our regular Showcase section, PD Club info, and much more.

Cover art and color insert by Laura Snow.

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Summer 2005 Issue 82 - $7.00

Collaged Paper Dolls

Here's a fun issue filled with clever paper dolls created from collage elements. Wallpaper, fabric, magazine pictures, patterned paper, doilies, yarn and many more items have been used in the dozens of paper doll fashions shown throughout this issue.

Articles include a behind-the-scenes look at how each issue is put together, a how-to on creating costumes from trash, and update on our first full color book, collage reference resources, and more.

The cover art, by Margaret Menamin, is assembled from pieces cut from an old fashion catalog combined with tissue paper and hand-drawn elements.

The adorable Dolly Dingle color insert by Johana Anderton incorporates patterned paper, yarn, lace, wrapping paper, ribbon and paper lace. 

Cover art by Margaret Menamin, Color insert by Johana Gast Anderton.

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Winter  2005 Issue 81 - $7.00

Be My Valentine

Hearts abound in our biggest issue ever! Our "Valentina" dress-a-doll was popular with our artists, filling many pages with heart-adorned costumes. Sherry West provides a history of Valentine's Day, while David Wolfe takes a look at America's Sweetheart paper dolls including his lovely rendering of Mary Pickford. Brenda Sneathen Mattox shares her Valentine memories along with a collection of vintage Valentines.

Our featured artists, Bobby Wyckoff, has done a great paper doll for our front and back covers, and shows off some of his paper dolls inspired by his career in the theater.

The precious Little Miss Valentine full color insert is by Judy M Johnson, and includes favorite corny greetings found in Valentine cards.

Cover art by Bobby Wyckoff, Color insert by Judy M Johnson.

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Fall 2004 Issue 80 - $7.00

Hollywood Musicals

This, our 20th anniversary issue, is certainly one of our biggest and best issues ever! OPDAG's tribute to Hollywood musicals include paper dolls of Hedy Lamarr, June Haver, Lena Horne, West Side Story, The Cabaret, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, My Fair Lady, Betty Grable, and many more!

Our featured artist, David Wolfe, talks about his career as a fashion illustrator and fashion trend forcaster. Plus he provides a great article on the great Hollywood musicals from 1927's The Jazz Singer, through the decades hitting on films such as Top Hat, Swing Time, Strike Up the Band, Meet Me in St. Louis, An American in Paris, My Fair Lady, Funny Girl, Saturday Night Fever and Chicago.

Also, Carol Chapman discusses movie costume reference books, Judy M. Johnson talks about how things have changed in the paper doll world over the past 20 years, and Brenda Sneathen Mattox tells us how she "accidentally" became a paper doll artist. Also, we offer a report of the 2004 International Paper Doll Convention that was held in Providence, RI.

And there's more on OPDAG's upcoming full color book, an article on collaged paper dolls, and more!

Cover art and color insert by David Wolfe.

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Summer 2004 Issue 79 - $7.00

The Gay Nineties

The opulent era of the 1890s is displayed throughout this issue with paper dolls by our members plus our popular dress-a-doll.

Fashion illustrator, Norma Lu Meehan, talks about how fashion was influenced during the Victorian area. Brenda Sneathen Mattox gives is a view of life of the everyday woman during the 1890s. An interesting look at how 1890s fashions were depicted in movies of the 1940s is offered by David Wolfe. Coming from a background in fine art, featured artist Basia Koenig showcases her illustrations an paper dolls. Plus Carol Chapman gives us a list of reference books of 1890 fashions.

Cover art by Basia Koenig, color insert by Donald Hendricks.

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Spring 2004 Issue 78 - $7.00

Out of This World

This is a fun issue with a wide variety of paper dolls reflecting the Out of This World theme. Subjects include: space princess, mermaid, angel, fairies, and even a sock monkey who goes to space. There are lots of lovely ladies with futuristic fashions, plus a few aliens of course!

Articles include a featur on Female Superheroes of the Comics by Kwei-lin Lum, a California Spring Fling paper doll party report by Tom Tierney, How to Paint Paper Dolls using Adobe Photoshop by Judy M. Johnson, and a look at intergalactic fashions by Brenda Sneathen Mattox.

Cover art by Pam Rossman and Julia Rathbun, color insert by Bobby Wyckoff.

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Winter 2004 Issue 77 - $7.00

Latin America

A great issue full of paper dolls showcasing costumes from Latin American Countries. Kwei-lin Lum provides an information packed article on the various Latin American countries with a focus on their native fashions.

Our featured artist, Donald Hendricks, shows us a fabulous sampling of his work. The color insert by Larry Bassin shows colorful costumes of Mexico. Also, Brenda Sneathen Mattox tells a story about a vintage dress and how it led her to becoming a paper doll artist.

Cover art by Donald Hendricks, color insert by Larry Bassin.

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Fall 2003 Issue 76 - $7.00

Costumes From Great Paintings

This is a wonderfully creative issue showcasing a great variety of paper dolls inspired from great paintings. Our artists have done paper doll versions of Matisse, Andy Warhol, Renoir, Vermeer, John Singer Sargent, Botticelli, Manet, Lautrec and much more.

Our featured artist is Pat Scarbrough who did paper dolls representing the art of Loutrec on the front and back covers. Also, Charlotte Whatley tells us the story behind the famous paintings, "Pinkie and Blue Boy." Brenda Sneathen's Bits & Pieces article is on Fabric Rendering and the Old Masters. And finally, Kwei-lin Lum provides a review of the 2003 International Paper Doll Convention, held in Cleveland in the summer of 2003.

Cover art by Pat Scarbrough, Gorgeous color insert by Sheryl Knowles.

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