Description

Roo’s Holiday Wish. Jim Shore captures the love of family with beloved characters Kanga and Roo hugging each other while posting letters. With festive scarves and smiles, this charming design brings the atmosphere of the Hundred Acre Wood into the home for Christmas. Beautifully hand-painted and crafted of high-quality stone resin with refined style and attention to detail. Jim Shores style evokes a sense of nostalgia with traditional themes, quilt patterns and design motifs inspired by American and European folk art. Packaged in an individual box with photo on the front. The Roo’s Holiday Wish figurine was proudly designed by award-winning artist Jim Shore.

WINNIE THE POOH

Writer A. A. Milne named the character Winnie the Pooh after a teddy bear owned by his son, Christopher Robin Milne, on whom the character Christopher Robin was based. Shepard in turn based his illustrations of Pooh on his own son’s teddy bear, Growler, rather than Christopher Robin’s bear. The rest of Christopher Milne’s toys – Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo and Tigger – were included in Milne’s stories. Two other characters, Owl and Rabbit, were created by Milne’s imagination, while Gopher was added to the Disney version. Christopher Robin’s toy bear is on display at the main branch of the New York Public Library in New York City.

Winnie the Pooh exists in 2 variants…. the Classic variant, based on Shepard’s drawings, and the Disney variant. Both Pooh’s are very popular and can be found on numerous merchandise. Several movies were released of the Disney Pooh and attractions were created in the Disney parks.

DISNEY TRADITIONS BY JIM SHORE

Disney Traditions by Jim Shore includes some of the figurines designed and released annually by the noted American Folk Art artist. Jim Shore grew up in rural South Carolina, the son of artistic parents. They instilled in him a love of American folk art. His grandmother was a master quilter who taught him the patience and skill to bring intricate designs to life. Jim worked for decades to develop his craft and produce his own designs. He traveled the country selling his work. Finally, in 2001, he partnered with Enesco to found Heartwood Creek. The successful brand gave Jim worldwide exposure. Disney Traditions by Jim Shore is one of the most popular and sought-after brands he produces. Jim Shore holds the licenses for well-known brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Peanuts, M&M’s and The Grinch.