Jim Shore Heartwood Creek

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Each Jim Shore Heartwood Creek Collectible Figurine by Enesco features hand painted details with a distressed wood look.
Self taught artist Jim Shore uses his knowledge of folk art to create a new expression of American country decor. His eye for detail and strong design sense are given shape in the Heartwood Creek collection.

Jim Shore is a native of South Carolina, Jim Shore utilizes his skills as a portraitist, sculptor and folk artist to create his unique and creative collectible as Heartwood Creek. His current collection, Heartwood Creek, combines tabletop and figurines to create a charming and innovative American country décor statement. His other collections include Shore Lights and Garden Sense. 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. Jim Shore also has perfected his technique in silver and gold-smith, wood carving, stained glass, furniture making and sculpting in stone. With this diverse background and experience, 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 1990s. He is an active member and president of the Yorkville Artist Guild. Shore was awarded "2003 Artist of the Year" by NALED (National Assoc. of Gift & Collectible Dealers) in June 2004. His artwork can currently be found in the collections of corporations and universities across the United States.

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