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Mater Sculpture and Artist... Jim Shore 2004 and 2005 Naled Artist of the Year - 2004 Naled Award of Excellence. 2005 Naled Holiday Decor of the Year - Heartwood Creek Nativity. The Heartwood Creek collection has quickly garnered nation-wide popularity, and it's no wonder why. Artist Jim Shore's heart-warming, folk-art inspired designs, intricate patterns, and warm country colors blend to create truly charming collections. Every piece exudes a bit of Jim's down-to-earth personality, giving Heartwood Creek an abundance of nostalgic appeal. A native of South Carolina, Jim Shore utilizes his skills as a portraitist, sculptor and folk artist to create his unique and creaive collection for Enesco. His current collection, Heartwood Creek, combines figurines and tabletop to create a charming and innovative American country decor statement. A self-taught artist, Shore worked as an engineer before turning his full attention to art. He has painted in a variety of media including watercolor and egg tempura, a technique made popular by artists Andrew Wyeth and Bob Timberlake. Shore also has perfected his technique in silver and gold-smithing, wood carving. stained glass, furniture making and sculpting in stone. With this diverse background and expience, Shore has become an accomplished artist. He has created portraits for the governments of both North and South Carolina. As the creator of the popular pencil Santa line, Shore changed the look of Santa Claus in the early 1990's. He is an active member and president of the Yorkville Artist Guild.
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