Bears Of The Abbey Are Today's Collectibles
The entrepreneurial spirit remains the driving force behind the mother of invention. Margaree Strieff exemplified that spirit with the creation of the first mohair teddy bear in late 19th century Germany. Introduced as a new concept toy at the 1903 Liepzig Toy Fair by Stieff Toy Company, the soft fiber teddy remains an iconic childhood toy today and catapulted the Germany manufacturer to the status of an innovative leader in the industry. Today, through an ingenious vision and incomparable artistic talent, Bears of the Abbey continues the legacy through distinctive, classic, vintage reproductions that give credence to the adage 'what's old is new again.'
Any child who has ever loved a fuzzy teddy to frazzled old age, would be equally enamored by the endearing historic rendering that memorializes President Theodore Roosevelt's 1902 act of kindness in sparing the life of a live bear that, ultimately, baptized the beloved stuffed toy 'Teddy'. Unfortunately, most vintage, soft-fiber collectibles did not survive the wear and tear of the years, fires, floods or eventually, sadly, the dumpster.
The joint collaboration of Canada's Susan and Mark McKay is a successful model for entrepreneurship at its best with an award-winning collection of vintage collectibles. With a longstanding reputation for artistic excellence, Susan lends her personal interest, imagination and creativity to the creation of a unique line of reproduction vintage teddy's. Individually handcrafted of the finest mohair and alpaca wool, antique glass eyes and air-brushed faces render realistic soft reproductions with magnetism and distinctive personal appeal.
Mark is the marketing genius and event planner behind Susan's artistry. Mark produces over 15 shows annually that represent collectibles from their distinctive line of handcrafted teddy bears and soft sculpture animal art pieces. He is responsible for the annual Christmas show held in Toronto every November. Their exclusive line has been introduced with show destinations in major cities in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Susan is reaping the rewards of artistic recognition within the industry as the esteemed subject of featured articles in major trade magazines. She has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious TOBY award for artistic excellence. Local television morning shows have featured Bears on the Abbey across Canada. One of the highest compliments comes in the knowledge that Susan McKay's personal artistry resides as treasured collectibles in homes around the globe.
The handmade creations come to life through the expressive realism of antique glass eyes and distinctively detailed, air-brushed facial accents. The highest quality mohair and alpaca wools remarkably individualize each one-of-a-kind, interpretive, soft-sculpture as a work of art. Each animals's unique quality is construed through the artful application of color, texture and density, defined by the materials.
Handcrafting accounts for the designed differences that distinguish appearance through variable expressions, sizes and colors. Primarily, still teddy inspired, the artist remains open to continued growth through diversifying her focus to encompass all critters great and small. Today, concept collectibles include specialty critters all designed with trademark movable joints.
Great art is a personal, interpretative expression that has universal appeal and the power to unite. From an inspired imagination, to the critical eyes and skilled hands of an incomparably talented artist, Bears of the Abbey are brought to life to bring joy into the arms that hold them close.
Any child who has ever loved a fuzzy teddy to frazzled old age, would be equally enamored by the endearing historic rendering that memorializes President Theodore Roosevelt's 1902 act of kindness in sparing the life of a live bear that, ultimately, baptized the beloved stuffed toy 'Teddy'. Unfortunately, most vintage, soft-fiber collectibles did not survive the wear and tear of the years, fires, floods or eventually, sadly, the dumpster.
The joint collaboration of Canada's Susan and Mark McKay is a successful model for entrepreneurship at its best with an award-winning collection of vintage collectibles. With a longstanding reputation for artistic excellence, Susan lends her personal interest, imagination and creativity to the creation of a unique line of reproduction vintage teddy's. Individually handcrafted of the finest mohair and alpaca wool, antique glass eyes and air-brushed faces render realistic soft reproductions with magnetism and distinctive personal appeal.
Mark is the marketing genius and event planner behind Susan's artistry. Mark produces over 15 shows annually that represent collectibles from their distinctive line of handcrafted teddy bears and soft sculpture animal art pieces. He is responsible for the annual Christmas show held in Toronto every November. Their exclusive line has been introduced with show destinations in major cities in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Susan is reaping the rewards of artistic recognition within the industry as the esteemed subject of featured articles in major trade magazines. She has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious TOBY award for artistic excellence. Local television morning shows have featured Bears on the Abbey across Canada. One of the highest compliments comes in the knowledge that Susan McKay's personal artistry resides as treasured collectibles in homes around the globe.
The handmade creations come to life through the expressive realism of antique glass eyes and distinctively detailed, air-brushed facial accents. The highest quality mohair and alpaca wools remarkably individualize each one-of-a-kind, interpretive, soft-sculpture as a work of art. Each animals's unique quality is construed through the artful application of color, texture and density, defined by the materials.
Handcrafting accounts for the designed differences that distinguish appearance through variable expressions, sizes and colors. Primarily, still teddy inspired, the artist remains open to continued growth through diversifying her focus to encompass all critters great and small. Today, concept collectibles include specialty critters all designed with trademark movable joints.
Great art is a personal, interpretative expression that has universal appeal and the power to unite. From an inspired imagination, to the critical eyes and skilled hands of an incomparably talented artist, Bears of the Abbey are brought to life to bring joy into the arms that hold them close.
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