A Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Hallmark Artists
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Hallmark "Adorable Adornments: Mrs. Claus" Christmas Ornament, 1975
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Donna Lee, who retired in 1991, designed some of the earliest Keepsake ornaments, dating back to the first ones in 1973.
Hallmark "Rockin' With Santa" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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Sharon Visker, who began as an illustrator, says that her favorite part of designing Keepsake ornaments is the kinship she feels with fellow Hallmark artists.
Hallmark "Mary's Angels Series: Rosebud" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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Robert Chad, who began designing Keepsake ornaments in 1987, sculpted a series of angels (of which this is one), based upon those rendered by Hallmark card artist, Mary Hamilton.
Hallmark "Hot Wheels Lunchbox Set" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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Rodney Gentry -- who began at Hallmark in 1997, first in manufacturing, then graphics, and finally Keepsake ornaments -- feels that research is important, because "I want to know the 'why' of the ornament."
Hallmark "Walt Disney's Lady and the Tramp: Spaghetti Supper" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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Anita Marra Rogers began as a painter, then, since 1985, has designed a wide array of Keepsake ornaments that are known for their detail, warmth, and charm.
Hallmark "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Leonardo" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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In addition to designing Keepsake ornaments, Rudy Garcia has been an illustrator for Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Universal Monsters.
Hallmark "Season's Treatings!" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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Tammy Haddix decided she wanted to work at Hallmark during her first visit to a Hallmark store when she was only five years old. She likes to design Keepsake ornaments that are whimsical, tell a story, and represent a special relationship.
Hallmark "Pac-Man" Christmas Ornament, 2008
Christmas tree ornament
Orville Wilson, who began his career drawing and painting, claims that this Pac-Man ornament he designed is one of his favorites.