Artist bears are a great way to go for people who enjoy collecting one of a kind bears (ooak bears).   Artist bears are specially made bears that many times are unique because they are created individually by a person with a gift for designing and sewing/making Teddy bears.  Teddy bear artists are often quite talented at giving unique expressions and features to the bears they create.  In my opinion, it is the eyes filled with expression and the custom features that are sometimes offered that make these toys irresistible.

One of the reasons people decide to collect these wonderful bears is the often amazing detail work that is evident in the craftsmanship.  Special touches like arms that hug smaller plush animals or facial expressions that are amazingly lifelike can win Teddy bear collectors over in short order.  Some artists are even willing to work within specific guidelines for individual buyers looking for just the right bear.

Of course not all artist bears are created equal.  Some people are more talented than others when it comes to not only using their imagination to dream up a bear design, but also doing the work of physically creating the bear.  The highest quality bears sometimes can go for high prices, but buyers know that they have added something truly special to their collection when a purchase is made.  Since these bears are generally not mass produced, many artist bears are unique.  Unlike collecting bears from well known makers, building a collection of artist bears can really make a display unique.

If you decide to start collecting artist bears, you can look for individual bear artists in your area or online.  Contacting them should not be difficult if they are online and  they might be willing to listen to your ideas about building a very special bear.  If you are looking to purchase on eBay, be sure to check out the completed listings and feedback of sellers.  If the seller is serious about their business, they will include plenty of details besides just taking one lonely photo.  Be sure to ask questions until your curiosity had been satisfied.

Here is a video showing the creation of a very unorthodox bear being made.  I think if I owned him, his name would have to be Doodle.

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