Lover Boy - Original (ToyCon UK '17)

Okedoki is a Vietnamese born Canadian artist. She has a background in arts and design and sociology at the University of Alberta. She believes art is a medium for connection and storytelling and hopes to create art that transcends and stirs memories of happier and simpler times in our lives. When Okedoki is not in the studio, she is in the clinic working as an acupuncturist and herbalist. She currently lives in Sherwood Park, Canada with her fur baby Bobbi. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.