Debbie Martin lives in Vero Beach, Florida. She is a former Connecticut native who relocated searching for warmer temperatures. Debbie belongs to the UFDC and the Treasure Coast Doll Club, and has been collecting dolls for over twelve years. Here's what Debbie had to say about how she started customizing: "I had done some custom work due to the fact that I was tired of the Super Star face from the early '80s. To me Barbie just lost that pizzazz of her earlier days. So I create different looks for my collection. I have always been interested in art in any form. And Barbie is the perfect canvas to create MY rendition of her. Now that Gene has entered the market place she too is a wonderful specimen to repaint. I like the coy and alluring looks that I can put forth on a doll. The chiseled features are an artist's heaven!" Debbie does not sew but is willing to learn. Besides fashion dolls, Debbie has dabbled in other artistic endeavors such as pottery, sculpting, watercolors and oils. About painting, Debbie says that "right now my passion is water colours, I take classes in this frequently always to learn more. This way I can put it to good use on a doll and add to her demure." Debbie's work never ceases to amaze and inspire!