These wildlife friends are celebrating the holidays together. Animals tracks appear on the back of the Alaska sign. About the Artist: Peggy Kupper never colored "pigs pink" Her innate interest has always bordered on the unconventional. Although she studied art in college, her creativity flourished better without instructors who insisted on following "formats." To Peggy, art was to enjoy - to have fun. Peggy's subjects capture her love of the out-of-doors woodland creatures, outdoor sports, and open space landscapes where she has lived and played her whole life. Living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, drew her to the wildlife of the area - bears, moose, deer, elk, and a host of other critters. However, in the shops, she found few wildlife themes in Christmas ornaments.When Peggy's two boys were small, she always enjoyed bringing home souvenirs, especially ornaments, from her travels. The search for quality crafted ornaments often left her frustrated. So, she decided to make her own!Her first venture into the hand-crafted ornament world was salt dough ornaments and old fashion wooden pull strings. After her first art show, she was amazed by the popularity of her woodland moose and bear designs. The ornaments she created were then introduced at a local Christmas store and became an instant hit!From humble beginnings around a kitchen table in 1986, to a flourishing business today, the Kuppers live the American dream - a business of their own, combining talents, skills, creative genius, and perseverance to make it happen. "It's important to keep work fun and not let it over burden one's life."
