I just found out today that Dianna Effner died yesterday. You may have read here many times how Dianna Effner is my favourite doll artist. I have posted about many Effner dolls. I love their sweet, cute, realistic faces.
My latest Effner doll is this wonderful gift from Dorothy in PA, a
Little Darling.
I am sad,but I can't tell you anything about her. I can't find any information, not even how old she was. Oddly, I can't even find her death on the internet. I only found out because some of the doll groups I belong to on Facebook mentioned that she passed away.
Effner's
Mary Had a Little Lamb by Maru and Friends.
Taking a look at Dianna Effner's creations is a nice way to pay tribute to her. She was a very talented artist. She created dolls that were so sweet looking,sometimes even sad. But she could also sculpt a silly faced doll that looked like a real child who could be quite a handful.
Her cute and quirky
Goldielocks is by Ashton Drake.
Noah, by Maru and Friends, is a freckle faced boy.
Effner's
Coy an adorable brown eyed redhead,is the first 20" boy in the Maru and Friends line.
Ashton Drake made Effner's porcelain
Little Red Riding Hood...
...as well as her porcelain Goldilocks, in the bottom left corner, and her porcelain Willow, in the upper right corner.
Beautiful
Maru herself is also an Effner sculpt.
Ashton Drake's Alice was sculpted by Dianna Effner, combining two of my favourite things: Alice in Wonderland, and Dianna Effner dolls.
I actually have two long awaited Effner dolls coming in the mail in the next few days, as well as the new Effner sculpted dolls from Maru and Friends. I wonder what Maru and Friends dolls will look like in the future. All but one have been sculpted by Dianna Effner. How sad that such a talented person, who gave the world such beautiful creations, has left us.
It is very sad. She was a great talent. She will be missed.
ReplyDeleteIt is always sad to hear about someone's passing. Her legacy will live on in her dolls.
ReplyDeleteHers were the dolls I always regretted "not buying" when I could , loosing auctions on or even donating even to a good cause. Trying to replace Red riding hood,as well as Goldilocks and Mary contrary. I also loved "Girl with a curl". Truly a gifted artist I would love to believe my sister who used to make "fancy" dolls too, might bump into this blessed artist in heaven.
ReplyDeleteFortunately those dolls are still out there,and will still be enjoyed for many years. One day you can treat yourself to one of her dolls.
DeleteThank you for that neat tribute to Diana Effner’s amazing work! The official obit came out (with pertinent info.): https://www.jonesfunerals.com/obituary/Dianna-Effner
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link. A lot of us were wondering.
DeleteI was sorry to hear about her death and actually didn't find out until over a year has passed! I am glad I have my Maru twins. I still might get one more doll from them, but I am happy with my current example.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the Ruby Red Fashion Friends?
DeleteI have heard of them but I haven't seen them yet.
DeleteI've been a big fan since I first saw her dolls and was saddened by the news of her death. I just thank heavens I have a few of her dolls. You can check them out here: https://studio1283.blogspot.com/p/dianna-effner.html
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
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You have some lovely dolls. I like what you have done with Little Red Riding Hood. I think I have an extra one, and I might redress her!
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