Ebony Visions Leap Frog by Thomas Blackshear

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.

Thomas Blackshear Ebony Visions Figurine Pedalin Pete is retired. Thomas Richman Blackshear II was born on November 14, 1955 in Waco Texas but he grew up in Atlanta Georgia. He attended and graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago in 1977. His first Ebony Visions figurine is The Story Teller; which is truly a master piece. His works and details captures the black culture like no other. Thomas Blackshear has received numerous awards and is truly one of the most acclaimed African American Artists.

So Happy Artist Proof Artist Proof Editions are the first pieces produced of one design used to confirm accurate duplication of the Artist's Master. These pieces are signed and numbered as Artist Proof (AP) and not included in the Edition size. Artist Proof edition sizes for Ebony Visions are limited to 50 pieces. - 834379AP 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

NOTES: The Holy Family is the first in a five part series of The Nativity...... All pieces in the Nativity series will be available for purchase through 2012, however the Holy Family figurine will only have the Special Stamp and Certificate during the 2008 production year. All Holy Family figures purchased after the 2008 production year will state Members Edition as in previous years.The following 4 years will include the Angel Figurine with Stable setting in 2009 and The Wise Men in 2010 and 2011. Completeing the series in 2012 will be The Shepherds.