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 collections
combines tabletop and figurines to create a charming and innovative
American country décor.
A self-taught artist, Jim
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. Jim Shore has also perfected his technique
in silver and gold-smithing, wood carving, stained glass, furniture
making and sculpting in stone.