The artist has a simple credo, "each of my characters start from the stories I make up about them," which helps explain their fable like quality. Made entirely by hand in her California studio, each bears the true mark of individuality. Created of a unique paper mache that exactly captures the look of 19th century folk art dolls, and decorated with quirky yet artful touches, it's no wonder that Debbee Thibault has become a standard in Florence & George catalogs as well as collectors homes. Each is signed, numbered, and dated.