EBONY VISIONS GOOD CATCH FIRST ISSUE

In a sacred rite of passage, a young man gratefully receives The Storyteller's time-honored walking stick, empowering him to carry on the tradition and retell the stories and moral lessons from the past, linking one generation to another.

Capturing the innocence of love's First Kiss, Thomas Blackshear reminds each of us of this magical moment. Filled with quandary, a young boy shies back from a young girl who attempts to express her affection with puckered lips. First Kiss is a tender moment with a universal tie that stays in everyone's memory forever

What is a Gallery Proof Sculpture: Gallery Proof editions are a small edition of a particular design that has hand painted color variations and are available ONLY from Authorized Gallery Dealers like The Collection Shop. Because of their unique color design they are not a part of the original numbered edition. All Ebony Visions Gallery Proof editions are Hand Signed and Numbered personally by Thomas Blackshear. The slight variations in color make them a very unique item to add to your collection. Ebony Visions Gallery Proofs are limited to only 50 pieces. - 834379GP NOTES: Elated with joy, a young girl can hardly contain herself when her loved ones return. Her special teddy friend unceremoniously dropped, lays waiting by her side. Words can not express this moment, but light brightens all who view her. Excited little girl fits in with the military home coming scene and as a stand alone figurine

Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions 'Jay Jay & Cluck Figurine #37070. One of 4 figurines in Blackshear Jamboree Parade. Carrying a chicken named Cluck, barefoot Jay Jay is happy just being himself. Thomas Blackshear introduced Ebony Visions in April 1995 with the release of the first six Ebony Visions designs, The Storyteller, The Protector, The Nurturer, Siblings, Madonna and Tender Touch. Since then, Thomas Blackshear has created many new designs to add to the Ebony Visions collection. Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions collection is a master work of romantic symbolism. This unique collection of limited edition figurines emphasizes the beauty of the human form and symbolizes universal aspirations and ideals of humankind depicted through images that reflect the unique characteristics of the African American culture.