Christopher Radko
Top Folk Art Designers
Folk art can be described as a wide range of objects which not only reflect the craft traditions but also reflect the traditional and social values of various social groups. These social groups go back to thousands of years ago and only few displays of their art work is left in the world. Generally Folk art is made or produced by people who have very little and in most cases, no academic artistic training. They do not use any kinds of modern day techniques and styles to their art work. They also do not have the desire to emulate art in its finest form. Folk artists usually use established techniques and styles which go back thousands of years for a particular region or culture. Folk art can be painting, sculpture and decorative style art forms. Today we also regard utilitarian objects like tools, utensils and costume as a part of folk art. Traditional art forms are very different from the folk art style. It is distinguished on the basis of the fact that traditional art is collected today based on its artistic merit; it is never really bought for the sake of it being an art form. Portraits and paintings are all a part of the traditional art forms. Folk art does not show any influence of movements or fine art circles. Folk art excludes works of professional artists which is sold as fine art to the society's art patrons. Native art, traditional art and popular art however do overlap with folk art and is interchangeably used for the same at times.
One of the most popular folk art designers still crafting these works is Vaillancourt. Ms. Judy Vaillancourt has been hand-crafting unique collectible chalkware figures since 1984 and is one of the last remaining crafters still designing by hand. These days, most of these figurines are created with computer software and machines. The fact that Vaillancourt's designs are still done by hand make their demand high and prices are not cheap. The few remaining companies which make this folk art allow visitors to tour behind-the-scenes. In these work shops the artists hand paint different versions of Santa Claus and Father Christmas figures. Vaillancourt Folk Art produces many styles of collectible Santa's, rabbits, and even Antique chocolate and ice cream moulds. Another popular designer is Christopher Radko. His popular designs are collected by the rich and the famous, including: Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Stresiand, Elton John, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Various countries have their own style of folk art. Choosing top folk art designers from any one region is a nearly impossible task with many of the designers being from different regions. Folk art represents objects crafted by the traditional life style, culture and training of different social groups and geographical regions. Without any academic courses to train in their art these people master their folk art in their own way. The folk artists use and implement traditional styles and techniques which are unique to their region and culture. This is one of the most attractive features of genuine folk art.
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Christopher Radko Christmas ornament show (Part 2 of 4)
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Christopher Radko Chicago 3011846 $29.95 |
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Christopher Radko Ornament Ramses The Egyptians Series w/ Numbered Tag - Nr Mint $38.00 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO "Working Overtime" Ornament NEW 1014402 $55.00 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO "Froggy B. Good" Ornament NEW 1013372 $47.00 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO Frost 'N' Twist" Ornament NEW 1014686 $54.00 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO "AFLAC Santa Duck" Ornament NEW 50th Anniversary 1st Edition $46.00 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO "Hoppily Ever After" Ornament NEW 1013887 $78.00 |
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Christopher Radko 1999 2000 Little Gems Too My Valentine Courtin Cuties Postcard $19.95 |
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Christopher Radko "Glitter Globe" Millennium Extravaganza Musical Globe $20.00 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO"CHECKING IT TWICE"MUSICAL SNOWDOME... $19.99 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO BREEZY TWEED COOKIE JAR MINT W/ORGINAL BOX SHINY BRIGHT $85.00 |
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2 Christopher Radko Holiday Celebrations Soup Bowls Red $12.99 |
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Christopher Radko Retired Christmas Ornament Old McNick Santa Farmer Kringle $19.99 |
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Christopher Radko Retired Ornament Santa Christmas Reindeer Earth Globe Trotter $19.99 |
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Christopher Radko Retired Ball Drop Ornament Christmas Floral Key Round Finial $20.49 |
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Christopher Radko Retired Vintage Christmas WINTER TREE 1992 $250.00 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Wonderful Wanderer Santa-NIB! $56.00 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Merry Beacon Lighthouse-NIB! $45.00 |
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Christopher Radko retired angel ornament red white and blue! $7.99 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Candy Cane Club Penguins-NIB! $45.00 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Scarlet Glow Santa-NIB! $59.00 |
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Christopher Radko HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS 2 mugs NIB $24.95 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Wee Jolly Gent Santa-NIB! $48.00 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Fire Fightin' Nick Firefighter Santa-NIB! $42.00 |
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2011 Christopher Radko Celebrations Line Christmas Ornament -Mr. SNOWY SNOWMAN $9.99 |
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2011 Christopher Radko Celebrations Line - Christmas Ornament- Mrs. Santa Coat $9.99 |
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2011 Christopher Radko Celebrations Line Christmas Ornament -SANTA IN PLANE $9.99 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO SNOWMAN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT - MINT $14.99 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Crescent Christmas Santa Moon-NIB! $46.00 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Merry Mailbox-NIB! $45.00 |
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A Set of 10 NEW Christopher Radko Boxes - 4" x 3.25" x 3.25" - Black & Purple $19.95 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Night Glow Noel Light Post-NIB! $55.00 |
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Christopher Radko "Winter Forest" Salt & Pepper Shakers $42.95 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Chateau-A-Glow House Cabin-NIB! $49.00 |
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PAIR Christopher Radko Holly Jolly Santa Candle Holders $16.95 |
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2010 Christopher Radko 25th Anniversary Christmas Ornaments/NEW $12.99 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Princely Pine Gem Christmas Tree-NIB! $29.00 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Squeak Toe Gem Mouse High Heal Shoe-NIB! $29.00 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament-Two If By Sea Gem-NIB! Noah's Ark $39.00 |
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Christopher Radko Retired Charity JOLLY WRAP JUNIOR Ball Snowman w/ Tag 1998 $99.99 |
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Christopher Radko Glass Ornament Princely Pucker Frog Little Gem $25.00 |
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New Christopher Radko Rare Bunny Bow Easter Rabbit Sitting on Eggs Christmas $23.99 |
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New Christopher Radko Rare Flower Frost Rose Bloom White Red Christmas Ornament $14.39 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Taffy Twist Santa Spiral Cone Hat Wizard Beard Christmas $17.59 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Bella D Snowball Stars + Stripes Snowman American Xmas $19.99 |
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New Christopher Radko Rare On the Ball Santa Standing on Golf Ball Knickers Xmas $19.99 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Saint Patrick Gem Irish Santa Green Christmas Ornament $14.39 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Harvest Blend Corn Ear Cob Maize Thanksgiving Christmas $23.99 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Count Down Jr 2002 Happy New Year Times Square Ornament $17.59 |
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New Christopher Radko Rare Frosting the Trails Frosty Snowman Skiing Christmas $17.59 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Persian Lace Turkish Mosaic Pattern Christmas Ornament $19.99 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Tweet Suite Blue Bird House Birdhouse Sparrow Christmas $17.59 |
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New Christopher Radko Rare Teddy Tuck-In Bear in Christmas Stocking Red Ornament $17.59 |
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Christopher Radko Rare Froggy Child Tadpole Overalls Frog Kid Christmas Ornament $17.59 |
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New Christopher Radko Rare Happy Birthday Bea Teddy Bear Christmas Tree Ornament $19.99 |
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New Christopher Radko Rare Snow Juggles Frosty Snowman Clown Circus Christmas $15.99 |
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Christopher Radko Retired Set of 4 ORBIT ORBS Ball Drop New w/ Tag $235.00 |
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Christopher Radko Bonnie Maureen Breast cancer Charity Ornament 1999 NEW IN PKG $24.99 |
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Christopher Radko Celebrations Santa Christmas ornament NEW in box Glass CUTE $10.99 |
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Christopher Radko Celebrations Snowman Christmas ornament NEW in box Glass CUTE $10.99 |
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Christopher Radko Retired ORBIT ORBS Ball Drop w/ Tag $54.99 |
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Christopher Radko 2007 Catolouge With Price list $24.99 |
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Christopher Radko Retired ORBIT ORBS Ball Drop w/ Tag $54.99 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO LAMP LUSTER Stained Glass light- blue $54.99 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO 2008 LUSH CLUTCH purse handbag tote $39.95 |
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Christopher Radko Retired ORBIT ORBS Ball Drop w/ Tag $54.99 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO 2008 DIAMOND DELIGHT Gem Shoe hi heel $36.95 |
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Christopher Radko Retired DEER FRIENDS Christmas Wreath w/ Tag $69.99 |
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Christopher Radko "Chester Rabbit Christmas" - 2003/NWOT - RARE $49.99 |
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Christopher Radko "Christmas Snowman" - NWOT - RARE $39.99 |
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Christopher Radko Shiny Brite Jolly Jingles Santa Plate $11.99 |
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Christopher Radko NEW IN BOX Santa with Presents $31.99 |
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Christopher Radko NEW IN BOX Santa with Tree $35.99 |
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Christopher Radko NEW IN BOX Santa with Red Cardinal $35.99 |
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Christopher Radko Presents, Shiny Bright Necklace pendant and earring posts $7.99 |
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Christopher Radko "Chubby Cheer Snowman" - NWOT - RARE $39.99 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO "CHRISTMAS TREE" COOKIE JAR $40.00 |
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Christopher Radko Retired Set of 4 CHUBBY CHEERDROPS Santa Ball Drop w/ Tags $175.00 |
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Christopher Radko "Peppermint Snowman" - NWOT - RARE $69.99 |
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Christopher Radko Holly Volley Christmas Ornament Girl with Tennis Racket $19.95 |
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Christopher Radko Snowmen around the World Series INDIA Ornament NWT $39.95 |
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Christopher Radko "Two side Santa/Reindeer Ornament" - NWOT - RARE $69.99 |
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Christopher Radko Traditions Snow Woman Snowman Teapot $7.49 |
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Christopher Radko "Snowman Stack" - NWOT - RARE $59.99 |
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Christopher Radko "Chicken House" 1013422 Glass Ornament $24.95 |
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Christopher Radko SLACKEN NOT SLIRRED drunk penguin red $52.99 |
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Christopher Radko Ornament - WINTER WONDER CHIMES - New $45.00 |
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Christopher Radko "Warm N Wooly Mitten Snowman" - NWOT - RARE $54.99 |
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Christopher Radko 911 Heroes All Ornament $50.00 |
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Christopher Radko Times Square Happy New Years Ornament 2000 Petite Countdown $10.00 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO "liberty" PATRIOTIC~ FLAG CHRISTMAS TREE PIN/PENDANT, book pce $45.00 |
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Christopher Radko "Shy Guy" 1013317 Glass Ornament $24.95 |
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Christopher Radko GLASS ORNAMENT Ginger Snap Santa LITTLE GEMS COLLECTION $19.98 |
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Santa Christmas Tree Topper/Finial by Christopher Radko - #970960, BNIB, RED $88.99 |
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Christopher Radko LOTUS PALACE drop glass Christmas ornament #1010424, NEW $61.99 |
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PANDAMONIUM panda animal Christmas ornament by Christopher Radko - #990830, BNIB $44.99 |
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Christopher Radko Red Hat Hatter $37.99 |
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OVAL AURA green reflector drop glass Christmas ornament by Christopher Radko $59.99 |
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Christopher Radko BOUDOIR LACE baby blue glass ball Christmas ornament #0205150 $34.99 |
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CHRISTOPHER RADKO WATERFORD VALENTINE'S DAY HEART ORNAMENTS + 22 RED HEARTS $85.00 |