The Gift Giver

THOMAS BLACKSHEAR'S EBONY VISIONS The Gift Giver Item # 37126 $195.00 12 1/4 inches high      A hearty laugh bellows from the belly of The Gift Giver as he bestows happiness on all who recieve his special gifts.

OnlyThomas Blackshear could create a totally new, refreshing and appealing portrait ot Santa Clause like the Gift Giver. Rejecting traditional Christmas cliches, Thomas has created a true Ebony Visions Santa, one whose joyful spirit radiates in bearded face as he raises his lantern to spread hope and cheer in the darkness.    "He is a Santa Claus," Thomas says, "but he is unique Santa Claus." One of the ways Thomas differentiated his Santa was through a unique color palette the coordinates with other Ebony Visions disigns. "His coat is sage color, his vest is burgundy, his hat is red and he's wearing a scarf around this neck that's really different," Thomas says. Withe his fingerless gloves and colorful sash, the Gift Giver is dressed in clothing that is timeless, giving him what Thomas calls "a bit of mystery."     "I wanted people to be able to identify him as Santa--but a Santa that's done in whole new way," Thomas explains. "I wanted collectors to be able to enjoy Ebony Visions at the holidays with a black figure that was truly unique.