Bears Of The Abbey Create Fond Lifelong Memories
by Kathryn Neal
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.'
The significance of a beloved toy in a child's life often carries lifelong memories. The enduring appeal of a teddy is exemplified in the story of how the toy got its name. Legend has it that during a hunt in 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear tied to a tree. His humane act that culminated in a publicized stay of execution, blessed the beloved child's toy as 'Teddy '. Unfortunately, the tatters of time and unforeseen events left few originals remaining.
Susan and Mark McKay of Canada are the joint partnership and inspiration for the artistic, award-winning, vintage bear reproductions highly regarded by collectors today. Over the past nearly 30-years, Susan has proven to be more than a consummate craftsman and seamstress. Possessing a limitless imagination, the artist incorporates her unrivaled talent with an eye for detail. Her handcrafted, limited edition collections and distinctive, one of a kind creations come to life in the finest mohair and alpaca wool.
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.
Individual fiber animals are handcrafted for unique appeal, distinguished by expression, size and color variations. Though teddys remain the leaders of the pack, the limitless imagination and artistic genius of Susan's distinctive, artistic renderings include a diversified variety of adorable critters. Realism is design-engineered with 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, <A href="http://bearsoftheabbey.com">Bears of the Abbey</A> are brought to life to bring joy into the arms that hold them close.
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Title: Bears Of The Abbey Create Fond Lifelong Memories
Author: Kathryn Neal
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Keywords: fashion, clothing, celebrity, style,
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Category: Hobbies
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