Charlot Byj (pronounced "bye"; September 28, 1920 – August 7, 1983)[1] was an artist known for her greeting card designs, posters and advertising artwork in the mid-1940s.
[2] Living in New York City after art school, Charlot ducked into the doorway of a greeting card store during a rainstorm.
She admired the greeting card line, noted the name of the publisher, and called the company for an interview.
Working with master sculptor Arthur Moeller, they designed the first figurine, entitled "Strike", in 1957.
The redhead figurines, as they are known, are mischievous characters, whereas the blondes tend to portray more serene characteristics.