BECOME A MEMBER FOR 2003!
A highly respected and prolific artist, Thomas Blackshear career encompasses a variety of accomplishments as painter, sculptor, commercial artist and illustrator. His classic, timeless designs focus on human relationships with strong emotional appeal. Thomas works to elevate the way African Americans see themselves, and broaden all peoplesappreciation with artwork that depicts black people as beautiful and elegant in a new art form he calls fro Nouveau./span>

The Enchanted Piper
Surrounded by dancing children whose faces shine with excitement and joy, The Enchanted Piper inspires the kind of wonderment and carefree innocence that energizes the young-and young at heart. As the Piper plays a lively tune, the children gather around, holding hands as they move to the rhythm of the irresistible music.

This splendid figure is available exclusively to 2003 members of The Blackshear Circle. Best of all, when you join or renew your membership in The Blackshear Circle, youl also receive as your gift the charming figure of Bookee, the baby designed to fit into the old-fashioned wagon on the Piper right. Seated in a highly detailed, sculpted woven basket trimmed with spring flowers, Bookee can be removed from the wagon and displayed separately.