Bring Art to Life with the Build-A-Bear x Van Gogh Museum Collection

Vincent Van Gogh’s vibrant floral paintings have delighted art lovers for over a century. Now, thanks to a creative collaboration between Build-A-Bear Workshop and the Van Gogh Museum, you can bring those iconic images to life in an adorable new way – as furry teddy bears! Read on to learn all about the Build-A-Bear x Van Gogh Museum collection and how you can add one of these artistic stuffed animals to your own collection.

Introducing the Collection

In 2022, Build-A-Bear workshop teamed up with the renowned Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to launch a line of teddy bears featuring Van Gogh’s most famous paintings. Using a special photo-to-fur printing process Build-A-Bear translated four of Van Gogh’s floral still life works into amazingly detailed teddy bear designs.

The collection includes:

• Sunflowers Bear – Inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic “Sunflowers” painting. The vibrant yellow sunflower pattern pops against the bear’s brown fur.

• Irises Bear – Captures the purple blooms and green stems from Van Gogh’s “Irises” in a beautiful recreation.

• Almond Blossoms Bear – Depicts the pink-white almond blossoms painted by Van Gogh in vibrant detail.

• Roses Bear – Showcases bright orange and pink rose blooms from Van Gogh’s rose still life works.

Each bear has fuzzy fur that recreates the look of Van Gogh’s thick, expressive brushstrokes. The designs do justice to the artist’s bold use of color and texture.

Bringing Art to Life

For art lovers, being able to hold and cuddle these reimagined paintings is a dream come true. Build-A-Bear’s innovative photo fur process translates the nuances of brushstrokes, lighting, and color into plush form with breathtaking accuracy. Each furry friend is like carrying around your own Van Gogh!

The teddy bears offer art fans and children alike a fun, interactive way to engage with iconic works of art. Now you can truly bring home Van Gogh’s creations and see his masterpieces from a new perspective.

These cuddly creations are the perfect gift for the art enthusiast in your life. Surprise an art teacher, art student, or museum lover with their own furry Van Gogh painting!

Design Details

In addition to the photo fur, each Build-A-Bear Van Gogh teddy has charming details that pay tribute to the Dutch artist.

• The bears’ right ears have a swirl pattern reminiscent of Van Gogh’s signature brushstroke style.

• Their left ears feature the Build-A-Bear x Van Gogh Museum logo.

• Each bear has a collectible hang tag printed with facts about Van Gogh’s life and the original floral painting.

• The bears’ paw pads are customized with images of paint tubes and brushes as a nod to Van Gogh’s tools.

Even the teddies’ boxes and birth certificates feature Van Gogh’s paintings, making every detail special.

Adding Your Own Creative Touches

Of course, Build-A-Bear wouldn’t be complete without the chance to customize your new furry friend. At the Build-A-Bear workshop, you can add sounds, scents, clothing, and accessories to make your Van Gogh teddy unique.

• Dress your bear in an artistic smock or beret
• Record a personalized voice message
• Add the “Splatter Paint” sound effect
• Outfit them with rainbow hair or stylish glasses
• Place them inside a framed picture box or art supply gift set

Let your creativity run wild! Accessorize your tiny Van Gogh however you wish. These personalized touches make your Build-A-Bear an even more special keepsake.

Bring Art Home

Thanks to Build-A-Bear and the Van Gogh Museum, now everyone can have their very own Van Gogh-inspired teddy to love and display in their home. When you’re feeling artsy or need some inspiration, just take out your Sunflowers, Irises, Almond Blossoms, or Roses bear and appreciate the mini masterpiece.

These stuffed animals make art education fun and accessible for collectors of all ages. Let these Van Gogh teddy bears brighten up your day and spark your creativity. Head to your local Build-A-Bear workshop to start creating your custom Vincent Van teddy today!