You can see my latest artworks at The Guild of Master Bearcrafters

Date : Monday, 1 August 2011
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Hi, everyone, Good evening.  I am spending an hour to insert my information, photos and writing a blog message to The Guild of Master Bearcrafters.  I am so glad that Paula Carter accepted me to be her member.  At the same time, all of us can visit my personal page at the following hyperlink:-


http://masterbearcarfters.ning.com/SueyiTam


You can also see my artworks.  Some artworks never display before.  All of you can send me your valuable comments even though good or not. 


See you there.


Regards,
Sueyi (^ ^)V

Gathering with Hong Kong teddybear artists 2011

Date : Sunday, 31 July 2011
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It was a sunny and hot day in Hong Kong.  We had a tea gathering with some Hong Kong teddybear artist yesterday.  Some artists haven't seen more than 5 years. our tea gathering has been held at Annei's new workplace at Kowloon side.  She is an professional Interior Designer.  Annei Leung is one of famous international winning awards artist from Hong Kong.  During our gathering, I met Celina, Catherine, Tina and Sonney.


During our gathering, Annei cooked some chicken wings and prepared a chocolate cake for us.  It was a unforgettable happy time with local famous artists.

Shocking News~~~~~~

Date : Friday, 29 July 2011

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HI EVERYBODY, HAVEN'T WRITE SOMETHING IN HERE BECAUSE I WAS SO UPSET AND CANNOT EXPRESS MY FEELING NOW!!

 

I received email from my overseas collector this week. I remembered that I met her in United Kingdom.  She sent me a shocking news.   She attached a photo with her email together and questioned about me about my bear price.  When I looked at the photo, I am sure that this is NOT my bear but almost 98% totally same as my design.  WHAT'S HAPPEN???  My collectors told me that the price of the bear is cheaper than my design alot during my exhibition this February.  She contacted the "Artist" before about the originality but she never reply.   My collector sure that my designs are counterfeiting now and someone claimed that this is his/her own design and sell it cheap. Within her email, my collector informed me the name of "Bear Maker". I felt so shame of it.  I cannot believe that this Bear maker will do it for me.  I enjoys the bear world very much.

Discussed with experience foreign artists and my UK collectors for the past 2 days, they asked me to stand it up and speak it loudly.    If I keep on silence, nobody know that this is my design and the Bear Maker is an counterfeiter.   They also mentioned that I am not alone, they will fully supporting me.

 

I respect every artists even though she/he is an experience or new comers.   How's come!!!  Stop it!  Respect yourself and the Creator!!  This is my last resort.  I will not tolerance anymore.  

I want the justice.   

If you are the bear artist, please kindly avoid this disaster to happen again.  

Fast money can make anyone blind.....

Going to Germany now....

Hi, everybody. Good evening. Time really flies, I am now at the airport and will be departing to Frankfurt soon. I am so glad that I am waiting to attend the Teddybaer Total show this coming Saturday and Sunday. And also, I am looking forward to meet all my friends and collectors from everywhere. During the Teddy bear show, a gala dinner will be held this Saturday and will follow by Goldener George award presentation. I am so glad that my student's creation is nominated and 3 of my creations are nominated too. These awards can give us a lot of encouragement. I will bring a good news to all of you next week.

Planning for overseas shows in next 6 months

Hi Everyone,

I am planning ahead few overseas teddy bear show which I never been exhibit before.  They are held in Germany,  Australia and UK.  I am seeking a lot of feedbacks from artists and collectors.  I am now making my travel arrangements. During this year, all overseas shows are in Europe instead of Asia.  It makes me tired.............so tired but have fun.  I can meet a lot of new faces and old friends.

Auction for Charity Bear Set "Healing Hands" for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief

Hi Everyone, Good evening.

Re my previous blog messages earlier, I would like to fund raising for this disaster and would like to help more Japanese. Hence, I spent 4 days and a charity bear set for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief finished finally and is launched to all of you for public auction. The auction will be start from 28 March 2011 to 12 April 2011. As mentioned,  the "FULL" amount will donate to JCG Earthquake Relief and will send money to Japan-Consulate of Hong Kong on 14 April 2011. 

This set of bears is my latest design and all handmade. I selected a high quality of material from Germany. 

Here are their information for your reference:-

Big Bear - Godfrey

Size : 8 inches tall

Material : Alpaca mohair in light brown color, German glass eyes

Special : both arms install wired

Small Bear - Helga  

Size : 2inches tall

Material : Germany silk mohair in light honey brown color 

This is an unique bear sets for this charity and also you can help Japanese who are suffering homeless and their family members are killed by tsunami. 

If anyone is interested, please kindly send your bid to me via facebook or email sueyi@sueyi-bear.com. You can also forward this note to your friend.  The deadline of placing your bid will be on 13rd April 2011 at noon. 

If any question, please do not hesitate to contact me via facebook message or email.

Please note that the higher bidder will get this set of Charity Bear on or before Easter Holdiay. 

Godfrey and Helga
Unique bear set for fund raising for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief

OH! Charity Bear Set for Japan Earthquake Relief finished

Hi Everyone,  It was a sunny day today.

I would like to tell you a good news.  I spent four days on making a charity bear set "Healing Hands" for Japan Earthquake Relief just finished this afternoon.  I will take some nice photos and put it in here, I would like to raise the fund HK$4000.  I will donate ALL FUND to JCG Earthquake Relief Fund and will pass it to Japan-Consulate of Hong Kong which consulted with my uncle.  We are sure that this money will direct to Japan's government division and help Japanese directly.

Please kindly help and send me your bid if you would like to join.

Good night.

Sueyi  

Hardworking on Charity Bear Set for Japan Earthquake Relief

Re the above captioned, this is my third day to work on the charity bear set for Japan Earthquake Relief.  One big bear just finished this afternoon. I am hardworking on the miniature baby bear and hope that will be finished tomorrow evening.  

On the other hand, I keep on thinking about the theme name.  Finally, I decided to use "Healing Hands". We can use our hands to help them and let them to overcome all difficulties. 

私はいつも頑張ります。。。q(^ o^)p

皆様、頑張ってください。

Nomination on Golden George Competition 2011

Hi Everyone, Good morning.

I am so glad to hear that  "Save The Planet" is nominated in Tableaux category.  This theme set created by 8 International Artists.

Annerose Schneider - Metall/Metal
Fabian Song - Wind
Eleonore Unkel-Schäufelin - Erde/ Earth
Heike Boam -Luft/ Air
Fredy & Bettina Springweiler - Wald/ Forest
Terumi Yoshikawa - Wasser/water
Sueyi Tam - Feuer/ Fire


The award presentation will be held April 16, 2011 at Rheda-Wiedenbrueck.

Here is the photo:-

Or you can visit the below links

http://puppen-und-spielzeug.de/markt-news/teddybar-total-2011-die-nominiertens-stehen-fest/

This is public announcement about the Nomination for Golden George 2011.

Charity Bear set for Japan Earthquake Relief

Hi, Everyone. Good evening.  I haven't write anything on my blog. Recently,  I am very busy on my work and attended several overseas exhibition for the past few months.

11 days ago, On March 11, 2011, a horrible Earthquake hits Japan, churning up a devastating tsunami that swept over cities and farmland in the northern part of the country and set off warnings as far away the west coast of the United States and South America. Recorded as 8.9 on the Richter scale, it was the most powerful quake ever to hit the country. As the nation struggled with a rescue effort, it also faced the worst nuclear emergency since Chernobyl; explosions and leaks of radioactive gas took place in three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station that suffered partial meltdowns, while spent fuel rods at another reactor overheated and caught fire, releasing radioactive material directly into the atmosphere. Japanese officials turned to increasingly desperate measures, while their American counterparts gave a far more dire appraisal of the dangers. Today, The government raised the official death toll upward to 9,079, and said more than 12,600 were missing.

I made many phone calls to all my Japanese friends after tsunami.  Luckily, most of them are safety.  When I heard their voice and knew that they are fine. I cried immediately.  Unfortunately, I cannot get in touch with one of my Japanese friend now. I am so worry about her and her family. Hope they are fine.  I always ask myself everyday after this disaster. "what can I do for Japanese?" , "How can I do the best for them".  Finally, I made up my decision.  I designed a set of bear and raising a fund and will send FULL amount to Japan Consulate Hong Kong.  I am sure that this fund will be delivered and help all Japanese who are suffering.  

I am now hard working on it and hope that this set of bear will be finished next 3 days.  I will post it on here and my facebook for charity auction.

Hope everyone can forward my message to your friends. Hope all Japanese can recover as soon as possible.  

Warmest regards,

Sueyi Tam