Many collectors purchase multiple creations during the online shows. Donna Jean sells at a fair price, so that all can afford her creations.
"I am so very thankful to all my world wide collectors that gave me the opportunity to do what I fell in love with."
"Fifteen years before I became a teddy bear artist,
I was an interior plant technician. My job was to go to office buildings, atriums, model homes etc., and water the plants located in offices, lobbies and foyers."
Over the years Donna Jean enjoys collecting Kirk’s Folly jewelry. "I have nearly every watch they have ever created."
Her backyard pond is where you'll find her relaxing and watch the goldfish swim around.
Each day filling the bird feeders which attract woodpeckers, pigeons, finches, bluebirds, and cardinals.
"We see a mix of wildlife, including deer and lots of rabbits, who often stop by to eat the seeds that fall from the feeders to the ground."
Looking to the future, Donna Jean hopes to enter the URSA Awards Competition but said she's a little shy after seeing this years entries. "I feel I could never compete with them."
We all know better.
"My husband who will retire sometime in 2025 then we plan on discovering new places around the country plus trying to pan for gold in California.
"I do not plan on retiring from bear making!" |