The ugly christmas sweater seems to be everywhere this season! What used to be an object of ridicule and embarrassment, stored in the back of the closet, is now being embraced as a cool and trendy fashion choice. People are even throwing "ugly sweater" christmas parties. I even got to design an "ugly sweater" nutcracker for Pier 1 Imports this year! They wanted it to depict a slightly frustrated looking typical Dad entangled in christmas lights and wearing his ugly sweater.

I've designed dozens of nutcrackers for Pier 1 over the years, and this was a fun diversion from the usual more stylish and sophisticated ones I have done.

"Ugly Sweater Dad "nutcracker for Pier 1 Imports

original artwork for the Ugly Sweater Dad nutcracker for Pier 1 Imports