Elena Kucharik
Elena Kucharik | |
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| Born | (1942-10-22) October 22, 1942 (age 81) Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Children's illustrator |
| Known for | Original artwork for Care Bears |
Elena Kucharik is an American children's illustrator known for her artwork across the entire line of Care Bears items from the 1980s.[1] She was co-creator of that franchise along with Linda Denham. Kucharik is also an illustrator of the Christian children's book series Little Blessings published by Tyndale House.[2]
Kucharik was born in Cleveland, Ohio and received a bachelor's degree of Fine Arts from Kent State University.[3]
Her Care Bears illustrations were the most detailed of all the illustrators who have worked on the franchise. As the lead Care Bears illustrator, Elena worked for American Greetings Corporation, who owns the trademark and her original art.
References
- ^ Smitek, Colleen (2017-02-01). "The Bear Truth". Cleveland Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ "Kid Talk Tuesday: Interview with Little Blessings Illustrator Elena Kucharik". Tyndale.com. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ^ Bostrom, Kathleen Long; Kucharik, Elena (Illustrator) (2002). Thank You, God!. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers. p. 29. ISBN 9780842353717.
External links
- Elena's Custom Paintings
- Elena Kucharik at IMDb
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Care Bears
| 1982 line-up |
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| 2002 line-up Nelvana |
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| 2007 line-up SD Entertainment |
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| 2012 line-up MoonScoop |
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| 2019 line-up Cloudco Entertainment |
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- Elena Kucharik
- Linda Denham
- Muriel Fahrion
- Jack Chojnacki
- Bernard Loomis
- American Greetings
- The Get Along Gang
- Holly Hobbie
- Strawberry Shortcake (formerly)
- Popples (formerly)
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