Vintage Reindeer

HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ARTIST

When Keepsake Artist Joanne Wright creates a Keepsake Ornament, whether it’s the latest character in a popular series or an expression of faith, her goal is to achieve a perfect combination of artistry and storytelling. “I like my work to reflect tradition and relevance, which is a fine balance,” she says.

HALLMARK KEEPSAKE ARTIST

Debra Nielsen’s creative career began when a neighbor told her about an interesting freelance opportunity at Hallmark. The idea appealed to the working mom busy raising young kids, and the job became her first opportunity to turn art-which had been a lifelong hobby-into a profession. Ten years later, Debra joined the Keepsake Studio full time. Little did she know when she started as a freelancer that she would still be a Keepsake Artist thirty-three years later.