The Nutcracker Collection: COMMEMORATING AND HONORING THE U.S. NAVY SEAL PROGRAM ~

SEAL

Commemorating the U.S. Navy SEAL Program

I was invited by Cushman and Wakefield Real Estate Solutions, Chicago, IL to create a U.S. Navy SEAL commemorative nutcracker in celebration of U.S. Navy SEAL's 50th Anniversary and in support of the families and the remarkable men who proudly call themselves SEALS.

The original artwork was subsequently offered as a gift at auction in Chicago, to benefit the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation. Additional SEAL giclees are available.

It is with highest regard and respect for the honored men and their families, who, for 50 years, have fervently dedicated themselves to service and to their country, that I have created SEAL. I proudly add its image to the Commemorative Nutcracker Collection.

The Christmas Collection of Nutcrackers

ORIGINALS AND PRINTS

THE ORIGINAL OIL PASTEL nutcrackers and snowmen are on textured mat board. They are large presentations at approximately 32x20 or 28x20, and serve as charming holiday door-greeters and festive artworks for the holidays.

The originals are usually introduced at a local, festive Holiday Boutique, and sell quickly. Therefore, each image is offered in giclee print form so that all the original nutcracker and snowmen characters can be shared and enjoyed, even though the large original may be gone.

If an original oil pastel is currently available - information and price are listed below it's image in the gallery to the left.

THE GICLEE PROCESS: employs archival pigmented inks, heavy weight matte photo papers and as such each print is a fade resistant, fine art print. Each giclee takes from 5 to 25 minutes to print, depending upon size of the image. Utmost care is taken to present the highest quality print possible.

TO ORDER: contact the artist
By email: ShelleySGSart@aol.com
By phone: 313.882.5999
and cell: 313.615.1964

ORIGIN OF THE NUTCRACKER

The first wooden 'nut-biters' date back to 1735 Germanic Europe. Often carved as soldiers, they were strong looking characters with large heads. Nuts were placed in the 'biters' mouth and cracked open by pulling down on the lever built into their backs.

Early nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to the family, and protect the homes that received them. Intended as a fierce protector, the nutcracker bares his teeth and guards, while welcoming all those approaching the door.

Today, Nutcracker figures represent every hobby and career imaginable and are avidly collected all over the world.

COMMEMORATING AND HONORING THE U.S. NAVY SEAL PROGRAM ~

The Christmas Collection of Nutcrackers

SNOWMEN

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ORIGINALS AND PRINTS

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ORIGIN OF THE NUTCRACKER