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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 décor 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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