Another Classic design teddy bear, Stuart is a little different than the previous bear. I made a new pattern, based on the other but adjusted some of the shapes and added a few tweaks in size and shape of the snout. The material he is made from has so much character. It’s an alpaca and mohair blend in two colors of gray on a cream backgound.
I did a lot of shading on his face. It adds a lot of depth and character and as a painter, I feel drawn to do it on most of my bears. The first photo, taken by natural light, shows the truer colors. I still believe that even though I make a lot of modern bears with fancy details, there is something about classic teddies that is always so appealing.
Sorry, I forgot to take ‘in progress’ photos.
| Meet Stuart
He’s on Ebay now until Sunday January 29 Stuart has been sold on Ebay using “Buy It Now” |
| Meet Little Stuart. He is a Classic design, one of a kind Artist Bear. This photo shows the true color of his pretty fur. It’s an alpaca/mohair blend two soft gray colors on a cream colored backing. It is short and semi-sparse and lends lot of character to Stuart’s personality. |
 Stuart is 16″ tall standing and 13″ sitting. He is fully jointed with hardboard disks and stainless steel hardware. His paw pads are heavy weight felt. I’ve added extra lighting to this and the following photos to show details. Please refer to the first photo for truer colors. |
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Stuart has glass eyes that are soft gray. His nose is needle felted in gray/brown wool and coated with a clear sealant to make it hard to the touch and prevent fraying. I’ve shaded his face in several soft colors to add depth and character. His paw pads are also shaded to soften the edges and give dimension. |
| Stuart is wearing a hand knit scarf. He is stuffed with polyfil, not too firmly, so he can give ( and receive) cozy hugs. |
Maybe Stuart is daydreaming about the new home he will go to soon.
*This bear is a collectible not intended for children under 3 years old |
You continue to amaze me. — Do wonder — approximately how many labor hours are devoted to creating a bear such as Stuart — from “conception” to “ready for release”? I know figuring in imagination and talent are totally abstract figures in this process! Have you ever thought of teaching the process in a Home Workshop or in an Adult Ed setting? I know I, for one, would sign up!