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SarBear artist offerings
include a variety of styles
including traditional,
whimsical, and Japanese
style. You'll also find
customized puppies, bunnies,
and even bear accessories.
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I made my first
teddy bear in
October of 2002,
while recovering
from a serious
illness. What
started as a hobby
soon turned into a
full time endeavor,
and I love every
second of it. Since
I have always been
artistic and
creative, when I
discovered bear
artistry it was an
immediate fit, and I
haven't looked back
since.
More about Sarah >> |
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SarBears is a one-person artist
endeavor started by Sarah
Pendergrast in 2002. Sarah has had a
life long love of both teddy bears
and crafts, so it seemed a natural
fit to begin designing and selling
her own. Sarah graduated from
Dalhousie University with a Bachelor
of Science in 1993, and from
Dalhousie medical school in 1999. It
came as a bit of a surprise to some
when she gave up a career as a
family doctor to create teddy bears.
Those who know her well were not so
shocked – some were even relieved to
see her switch to a career that
suited her creative personality and
passion for art. To read Sarah’s
full story, click here.
Teddy bears have been around for
just over 100 years, and our love
for them never seems to wane. Some
people hold on to their tattered
teds from childhood for their entire
lives. Others develop a passion for
collecting them, and have entire
rooms filled with their adorable
faces. There are so many types of
bears to collect, from cute plush
toys manufactured by large
companies, to very special
one-of-a-kind works of art, created
by a group of people who refer to
themselves as “Teddy Bear Artists”.
An artist teddy bear is one that has
been created from the initial
concept, through design, choice of
materials, construction, sculpting
and special touches by the artist,
and are mostly done as
one-of-a-kind, or very small limited
editions. The detail and quality in
these bears cannot be replicated in
bears that are mass-produced, making
the product special and unique, and
one that is sure to be treasured for
generations.
SarBears are made from the highest
quality fabrics and fibers. The
majority of bears are made from
mohair, which comes from the fur of
the angora goat. Mohair fabrics are
produced primarily by specialized
mills in Europe, and then imported
by several North American
distributors. The variety of
textures, colours and finishes are
almost infinite, and SarBears uses a
wide variety of these fabrics to
create all types of bears from the
traditional to the very whimsical.
Other special touches include
premium quality glass eyes (some
even hand-painted), ultrasuede and
leather paw-pads, hand embroidered
noses and mouths, and extensive
sculpting and shading. Most of the
bears come with minimal clothing or
accessories, although some are
spectacularly costumed with clothing
hand-made made from the finest
fabrics and yarns.
Whether you are a seasoned
arctophile, or just have a love of
beautiful hand-made treasures,
SarBears has something for you.
Bears can be custom-designed to be
given as special gifts for loved
ones or as a special treat for
yourself. SarBears have many small
parts and are not considered toys,
and are therefore not safe for young
children to play with. However,
don’t let that discourage you from a
buying a special work of art for the
newest member of your family, one
that will be treasured for a
lifetime.
SarBears creations can be purchased
directly from the SarBears website,
and are also available on eBay and
at bear shows. Check the
News link to find out about
upcoming classes, shows and workshops. |
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