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In-store Artist Ornament Signing
Don't miss your chance to get “The Little Window Shoppers” for $28.00, only
available at 20 in-store artist signing events in America and exclusively in Southern California at Elam's Hallmark (Sports Arena location). As a bonus, you can also
get the special edition coordinating lapel pin for $7.50.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Elam's Hallmark
3231 Sports Arena Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92110
619-523-1444
Artists Appearing:
Tammy Haddix
Title: Senior Sculptor
Date started at Hallmark: June 1988
Date started in Keepsakes: November 1996
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Tammy Haddix has been drawing for as long as she can
remember. Her mother was the first to discover Tammy's talent at an early age.
Unfortunately, her mom found it on countertops and in closets. The kitchen
projects were washed away, but the closet creations were another story. Her
mom, an artist herself, loved them so much that the artwork stayed up for
decades.
It didn't take long for little Tammy to decide on her career goals. When she
was 5 years old, her mother took her along to a Hallmark store. Tammy was so
impressed by all the beautiful artwork that she declared her intention to work
for Hallmark right then.
Tammy inherited her artistic abilities from her mom. After Tammy's
colleagues saw her mother's intricate cake-decorating talents, the Keepsake
Studio Artists decided to use the designs in the 2005 Spring Keepsake
Ornaments.
Tammy joined Illustration Studio, and that's when her
interest in sculpting began. In addition to her regular drawing assignments,
Tammy did freelance work for Keepsake Ornaments, which eventually won her a
spot on the Keepsakes staff. Her work can still be found in closets, but only
because they're in storage until next Christmas.
Orville Wison
Title: 3-D Production Designer
Date started at Hallmark: June 1996
Date started in Keepsakes: December 2006
Hometown: Kansas City, Kansas
Ever since Orville was in grade school, he wanted to be an artist. Because
his mother liked to draw, she encouraged him to pursue a career in art. While
in high school, he always participated in art fairs with his drawings and
paintings.
After college, he held a variety of design jobs ranging from working for a
screen print company to one that produced sports trading cards—all of which
prepared him for a job at Hallmark. He started his career at Hallmark in season
cards, but was always interested in Keepsake 3-D designing and was happy to be
selected to work with this group.
Outside of work, he enjoys travel, martial arts (Kung Fu) and video gaming.
Not surprisingly, one of his favorite ornaments that he has worked on was based
on the Pac-Man® arcade game which he always loved playing!
Orville became engaged in December 2007, and he and
his fiancée are planning a wedding in
2009 after she completes her doctorate degree.
See the April issue of For Keeps for more details. Please note that
artists' schedules are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
(For more information, contact: Scott Elam) | 
