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Jim Shore

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Jim Shore

A native of South Carolina, Jim Shore utilizes his skills and art, prints and poster experience as a portraitist, sculptor, and folk artist to create his unique and creative collection for Enesco. His most popular collection, Heartwood Creek, combines tabletop, figurines, and home and garden decor to create a charming and innovative American folk art statement. Shore's artistry and design for Heartwood Creek has earned accolades from the gift industry. In 2005, the National Association of Limited Edition Dealers (NALED) named Shore Artist of the Year - for the second consecutive year - and his seasonal offering by Enesco as Holiday Decor of the Year. His artwork for Heartwood Creek Nativity also took top honors as Collectible of the Year and Decorative Collectible of the Year.

A self-taught artist, Jim Shore worked as an engineer before turning his full attention to art, prints and posters. 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 experience in art, prints and posters, Jim 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. Shore has enthusiastically designed these initial releases in the new Disney Traditions line debuting at Walt Disney WorldŽ Resort and looks forward to creating new interpretations of beloved Disney characters.

Jim Shore Art, Prints and Posters Collection