(Stacey Haskins - Stacey Haskins Art Dolls) Profiles 2019

Bits and Bundles of Heaven 

by Pam North

Stacey Haskins is many things - wife, mom of three daughters, show owner, self-taught artist, and doll maker. In January 2006 she started out reborning vinyl dolls, and since has branched out to include silicone dolls and resin dolls. Originally under the name Haskins Heavenly Babies, she now uses the business name of Stacey Haskins Art Dolls, and she has made hundreds of reborns over the past decade, for sale all around the world. “I love bringing blank kits to life using the techniques I have learned over the years.” she said. “It is still a magical feeling every time to see that blank kit come to life. Some of the highlights in my career as a doll artist thus far include doing prototype work for sculpting artists worldwide; having some of my dolls featured in the Dolls Museum in the Czech Republic; and having won many awards over the past decade in my field of art.”
Stacey shared interesting insights into the world of reborns. “The reborn industry has grown and changed so much over the past decade. The artists are pushing techniques farther than ever before to bring superior realism to their dolls, some of which are nearly impossible to tell from an actual living child. The newest trend I have noticed is the outstanding photography of these dolls. Some of these photography shoots are absolutely amazing, and have grown beyond what I am currently capable of delivering. I am not a professional photographer, so I am not able to produce some of the amazing images seen in today's world of reborns. The artists who have been able to achieve this, on top of bringing us unbelievable realism in their reborns, are a true inspiration to me, and I strive to be able to attain that skill set as a goal in my future.”
Along with running a full-time doll business and maintaining a home life, Stacey also co-owns/directs, along with Georgie Brown, the International Doll & Teddy Show, held annually, in Orlando Florida. It is among the top doll shows for artists from all around the globe who attend yearly to showcase and sell their newest works of art encompassing reborns, silicones, BJDs, one-of-a-kinds, and hand crafted plush. 

Contact Information:
Stacey Haskins 
9350 Grassland Drive 
434-250-3193
haskinsheavenlybabies@yahoo.com
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