#ruthhandlerbarbie

after reading "Lets call her Barbie" by Renee Rosen I got inspired to draw a young Ruth Handler from the 1960s, the era that spawned the creation of the world's most famous doll...Barbie

Ruth is such a fascinating woman to me, going from being one of the most successful toy developers to starting her "nearly me" prosthetic company to help people with breast cancer, it's admirable the dedication and passion she had, showing women and girls everywhere that they can be anything and be successful.