NOTES FROM THE STUDIO

Journal

Essays on artist bears, singular character, handwork and the quiet pleasure of collecting.

Collectible teddy bear among archive cards, books and a magnifying glass
Archive / Rarity / Character

Collectible Teddy Bears

A considered guide to collectible teddy bears: rarity, materials, maker identity, provenance and the pleasure of collecting character.

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One-of-a-kind teddy bear with work tag and certificate of authenticity
Provenance / Handwork / One of one

One-of-a-Kind Teddy Bears

What one-of-a-kind really means, why no two handmade bears are identical, and how provenance gives an individual work its place.

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Artist teddy bear beside fabric, scissors, sketches and studio materials
Character / Craft / Individuality

Artist Teddy Bears

What sets an artist teddy bear apart — from handwork and materials to character, rarity and the relationship with its maker.

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