Beatrix Harris of Beatrix Bears
Beatrix Harris of Beatrix Bears
Beatrix Harris Interview....
Here’s a little more about Beatrix and her fabulous creations.
Beatrix was born in Dortmund, Germany and now lives in Shrewsbury, England. She has a daughter Carrie Ann, who has flown the nest, Beatrix shares home with her hubby Gary and 3 gorgeous labradors.
Beatrix has been a full time bear maker since 1996, designing and creating her creatures all by her own hands. Luckily for us, Beatrix shares her passion for bears with the rest of the world, quite literally, as her reach all corners of the globe, she especially enjoys her trips with the bears to Japan and Asia.
We can’t wait to see her new bears at our Spring fest show.
Here’s an insight into what makes Beatrix the wonderful bear artist that she is.....
What three words would you use to describe your bears?
Kind expressions, Attention to detail, Made with love
What do you enjoy the most about being a teddy bear artist?
The feeling that somebody loves what I created with my own 2 hands and that I can be really creative and escape into my own little world.
If you weren't a teddy bear artist what would you be?
I would probably still be a doctors assistant
What is your greatest influence in creating a bear?
Materials and all these fab bits and bobs I find on my treasure hunts
Describe your perfect day off.
Pack a picnic basket and go with my husband and our 3 labs to the coast.
Have a take away back home and just do nothing as we are whacked !!!
Your favourite vacation destination?
Holiday is anywhere warm sand and sea but I love places that kept their identity so I can enjoy the culture
What is your favourite music to drive to?
Driving to the best of the Rolling Stones, loud ! I know the lyrics and can make a fool of myself
Dead or alive which three people would you have dinner with?
My mum, my husband and my daughter. They never got to meet as my mum passed away to early.
Quick questions:
Cats or Dogs?
I have 3 dogs but love cats too!
Champagne or Soda?
soda
Las Vegas or Seychelles?
Spend a couple of days in Vegas for some fun before traveling on to the Seychelles to relax
Dirty Dancing or Harry Potter?
Harry potter
Thank you Beatrix, See you in May
In the meantime if you want to see more of Beatrix creations, you can check her out here
Sunday, 7 April 2013