Even though girls and boys are born more alike than different, they are distinguished from the start.

Whether a frilly "going home" gown from the hospital or a pink ribbon taped to the head, girl babies begin life already with expectations about what it means to be female.

Resisting stereotypes about gender is about as impossible as preventing a one-year old from falling down.

Each figure is a one of a kind sculpture, handmade from scratch in every sense of the term, there are no molds used.

After the hand shaping, comes the extensive research for the costuming, jewelry, fabrics, etc. finally, the tailor fitting of the clothing.

When one of the figures is complete (which can vary from 3 weeks to 12 months, depending on scope of project) and I stare into the face with a pair of gentle and loving eyes, I know the long detailed process was well worth it.