Jim & Jan Shore's Passion for Quilts

by Shore, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780981976204
• ISBN10: 0981976204
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-11-28
• Publisher: All Amer Crafts

Summary

This is the first ever Jim Shore book of its kind. Jim Shore grew up in rural South Carolina, the son of artistic parents who instilled a love of the traditional values expressed in American folk art. His grandmother was a master quilter who taught him an appreciation for the patience and skill required to bring intricate designs to life. Jim drew inspiration from these roots. Jim says, ""There's an innocence and purity to the quilts, appliques and folk scenery found in the early days of our country. These were masterpieces that were designed not for commission, but because the artists were driven to create. I collect quilts dating back over 150 years and when I look at the level of skill and creativity I am continually amazed. This is high art from humble beginnings.

Author Biography

The enormous popularity of award-winning artist Jim Shore is the result of a lifetime of dedication, inspiration, and plain old hard work. And as with most successful people, some good fortune has played a part as well. He founded his own company, Designs Americana, to market his sculpture. Within three years, Designs Americana had over 350 employees and more orders than they could fill. In fact, the demands of managing Designs Americana made it difficult for Jim to concentrate on his art, and in 2000, Jim joined forces with Enesco to create the Jim Shore line of seasonal and home accessories. Jim has been featured on QVC for over 100 running hours of airtime. He is the single best-selling artist that QVC has had to date.