Laura Tuzio-Ross Doll/ Woodland Sprite

In January 2007, Laura received an unexpected call from the Anne Geddes Group inquiring if she would be interested in sculpturing dolls for a new project Anne was developing. The two artists met in person and got to know one another. They discussed the look and feeling that Anne wanted these interpretations of her photos to invoke. They shared their mutual passion for babies and each gained an appreciation of the other's ability to inspire emotion through their artistic styles. It was decided. Together they would form a team that would allow collectors to at last cradle a Geddes-inspired baby in their arms, creating an added dimension of enjoyment.

We are pleased to announce the second baby doll, The Woodland Sprite, as part of the Anne Geddes Collectible doll line. This new doll line is inspired by Anne's critically acclaimed, and much loved photography and her passion for babies. The Woodland Sprite is available for ordering now and will be shipped to everyone in mid February, 2008. The first offering of this doll will be annotated as First Edition on the label that is sewn into the cloth body.

The Woodland Sprite is a 2008 hand numbered Annual Edition, Ht 22", produced in silicone/vinyl which is a beautifully soft feeling vinyl. Anne has worked with well known artist, Laura Tuzio-Ross to translate her vision into this line of numbered Anne Geddes dolls. The Sprite is sculpted with arms above the elbow and full length legs that attach at the hip joint. The soft brown baby fine wig frames the beautiful face.

This first Woodland Sprite is being released to coincide with Anne's new book, "A Labor of Love" which will be supported by a public relations and publicity tour around the USA and Europe. The Woodland Sprite was inspired by Anne's Woodland baby images which can be seen in her new book and her 2008 Calendar. Watch for Anne on Good Morning America on October 24, 2007.

The very special outfit for the Woodland Sprite was specially designed by Anne and features the following incredible details.
* Hat and boots tinted with the accent colors to match the outfit.
* The outfit is made of a stretchy jersey material that ties in the front on tiny dark brown rawhide loops. The front of the outfit is accented with a two tone group of specially shaped leaves.
* The shirt is tied in back and is made of a self pleated gauzy material with unfinished edges on the sleeves to give the rustic woodland feel to the outfit.

MasterPiece Dolls, the well-respected brand name of Blackall Associates Inc., was entrusted to take the project to its next phase: the execution and manufacture of this very special collection.