THE JIM SHORE HEARTWOOD
CREEK COLLECTION by ENESCO
A native of South Carolina, Jim Shore utilizes his
skills as a portraitist, sculptor and folk artist to create his unique and
creative collection for Enesco Home Gallery. His current collection, Heartwood
Creek, combines
tabletop and figurines to create a charming and innovative American country
dΘcor 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 has also perfected his technique in silver and
gold-smithing, 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 in the early 1990s. He is an active member and
president of the Yorkville Artist Guild.
His artwork can currently be
found in the collections of corporations and universities across the United
States.
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