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Heart & Humor

Connecting through art, wit, and heartfelt messages that resonate with your soul.

ABOUT BILL SHOOK

Artist. Designer. Storyteller. Creator of Worlds.

Bill Shook is a multi-dimensional artist whose work spans jewelry, toys, greeting cards, games, and characters that stay with you long after you meet them.

From designing iconic jewelry pieces worn around the world, to creating emotionally resonant characters like Sour Kitty™, Walldo™, and Everyman™, Marvin the Monster Muncher™, his art always carries a pulse of honesty, humor, and humanity.

His signature Nugget Ring design has become a global staple in fine jewelry, with stores around the world selling millions of dollars in pieces inspired by his original forms, and has become one of the most recognizable designs in the jewelry industry.

But Bill’s creative spirit has never been confined to one medium. His characters have appeared in newspapers beside legends like The Simpsons, and his greeting card series Everyman Designs™ has touched thousands with its simple linework and deep emotional truth.

In 2024, his original song "I Am Not Alone" was entered into Grammy voting, and two more original tracks are set to enter Grammy consideration in 2025.

Whether he’s sketching a wide-eyed character or sculpting a precious metal, Bill creates with one guiding belief:

“Whatever you create shows a little of your inner self. So follow your heart, and keep your mind and conscience clear.”

Today, through Shook Studios™, he continues to bring meaningful, collectible, story-rich art to the world—one smile, one shimmer, one soul-touching figure at a time.

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A greeting card with a photo of a baby framed by a decorative wreath of green leaves and small red bows. The card is placed on a wooden surface with a white envelope next to it and two sprigs of greenery on either side.
A greeting card with a photo of a baby framed by a decorative wreath of green leaves and small red bows. The card is placed on a wooden surface with a white envelope next to it and two sprigs of greenery on either side.
A collection of vintage and colorful Christmas cards, featuring various designs such as Santa Claus, nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and winter landscapes. Some cards have handwritten messages and printed greetings.
A collection of vintage and colorful Christmas cards, featuring various designs such as Santa Claus, nativity scenes, Christmas trees, and winter landscapes. Some cards have handwritten messages and printed greetings.
A collection of festive greeting cards with Russian text. The cards feature winter and holiday-themed imagery such as red berries, decorated trees, architectural elements, and holiday ornaments. Some cards show illustrations of a Santa Claus figure.
A collection of festive greeting cards with Russian text. The cards feature winter and holiday-themed imagery such as red berries, decorated trees, architectural elements, and holiday ornaments. Some cards show illustrations of a Santa Claus figure.
A display rack contains a variety of postcards and greeting cards. The assortment includes cards with cheerful designs, featuring pastel colors, cakes, glitter, and positive messages. Some postcards depict famous landmarks and classic paintings, including a portrait of a woman in an elegant gown. The cards are neatly organized in a metal rack.
A display rack contains a variety of postcards and greeting cards. The assortment includes cards with cheerful designs, featuring pastel colors, cakes, glitter, and positive messages. Some postcards depict famous landmarks and classic paintings, including a portrait of a woman in an elegant gown. The cards are neatly organized in a metal rack.
A greeting card prominently features the phrase 'Best Wishes' in shiny, reflective lettering set against a background with floral patterns. A sprig of green leaves lies beside the card, adding a touch of nature.
A greeting card prominently features the phrase 'Best Wishes' in shiny, reflective lettering set against a background with floral patterns. A sprig of green leaves lies beside the card, adding a touch of nature.
A whimsical and intricate card features an artful collage of celestial and nature elements, including stars, a crescent moon, stylized trees, clouds, floral patterns, and a serene sun face. The design is rich in details with a combination of vibrant and muted colors, enhanced by metallic and gem-like embellishments, creating a three-dimensional effect.
A whimsical and intricate card features an artful collage of celestial and nature elements, including stars, a crescent moon, stylized trees, clouds, floral patterns, and a serene sun face. The design is rich in details with a combination of vibrant and muted colors, enhanced by metallic and gem-like embellishments, creating a three-dimensional effect.

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A collection of greeting cards organized into several cardboard sections in a box. Labels on the cardboard dividers indicate categories like 'General' and 'Birthday Cards.' Each section contains various cards, with some portions of the text on the cards visible.
A collection of greeting cards organized into several cardboard sections in a box. Labels on the cardboard dividers indicate categories like 'General' and 'Birthday Cards.' Each section contains various cards, with some portions of the text on the cards visible.
SHOOK Studios toys and Heartfelt Cards™

Toys, Art, and Cards that blend warmth, wit, and art.

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© 2025 BILL SHOOK, SHOOK STUDIOS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or use of artwork, characters, or designs without express permission is prohibited and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Contact us to discuss licensing.