"Christmas Glow" 1997 from the Traditional Santa Series by Tom Browning

Many products feature Franz Brown in the Christmas paintings of Tom Browning. See a few here.

above: Tom Browning at work on commission. See more.

Artist Tom Browning and His Images of Santa:

Tom Browning started publishing his Santa images in 1985 with "Friendly Visit" which portrayed Santa Claus feeding some geese. In Santa's Time Off Browning presents the playful side of Santa in his "off-time", that is after the work is done when he goes out with a few of the elves. His Arbor Green series presented Santa in a more traditional way, and though Santa is seen at work, he's still having fun.

Tom Browning original published his Santa art under his own publishing company, at first called Santa's Time-Off and later Arbor Green publishers. Because of his own desire to focus on painting the publishing of his images is now licensed out to a number of companies. As of 2000 he has published over 65 images within his Santa's Time Off and Arbor Green lines. 

Tom Browning is an accomplished fine arts painter. He often portrays women and children in rural settings of a by-gone era, such as out harvesting pumpkins, picking flowers or chasing butterflies. His fine art paintings may be seen in Santa Fe, NM at the Wadle Gallery, Trailside Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ and the Cottage Gallery in Carmel, CA.

His book, Timeless Techniques for Better Oil Paintings, was published in 1994 by Northlight Publications.

Santa’s Time Off, featuring the works of Tom Browning and the writing of Bill Maynard was published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons in 1997.

You can see many of the paintings listed below by going to this location on the Tom Browning Site. http://www.tombrowning.com

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"The Night Before Christmas"

by Clement Moore (maybe, maybe not) has long been popular in the United States. It is regularly published and many illustrators have contributed their twist to the story. Tom Browning recently completed his version and this will be published in October 2009.

at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble

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Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Night-Before-Christmas-Tom-Browning/dp/1402754841

Product Description

T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the house…for decades families have gathered together to read Clement C. Moore's eternally enchanting holiday poem. And now there’s a magical new version to ring in the season with joy.

Featuring beautiful original illustrations by award-winning artist Tom Browning, this stunning edition of The Night Before Christmas stands apart from the rest. Browning, regarded in the gift industry as America’s premiere Santa painter, has created a classically styled Saint Nick—the quintessential round, jolly, white-bearded figure that that everyone, young and old, imagines. The look is timeless, traditional, filled with warmth and sentiment: exactly what Christmas should be.

The story’s enduring charm and Browning’s memorable art make  The Night Before Christmas a must-have for any child who is just discovering the tale--and every adult who has loved it forever.

# Reading level: Ages 9-12

# Hardcover: 48 pages

# Publisher: Sterling Innovation (October 6, 2009)

# Language: English

# ISBN-10: 1402754841

# ISBN-13: 978-1402754845

Barnes and Noble

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Night-Before-Christmas/Tom-Browning/e/9781402754845

2003 - 2009

Many more paintings have been done over this time.

2002

*Gift to the Nation
*Santa's Arrival
 

2001

*A Warm Hearth
*Christmas Tidings
*Doll Magic
*Good News
*Snow Fun

Detail from "Christmas Glow" 1997

*And All Through the House
*Bearly Christmas
*Easy Putt Two
*Bubble Magic
*A Walk in the Wild
*Castles in the Sand
*Season's Greetings
*Jolly Old Soul
*Snowbirds 2
*Vignette Rainy Day
*Vignette Ice Carver
*Vignette Bubble Blower

By the Light of the Moon
*Christmas Trim
*Friendly Visit
*Old St. Nick
*Sun Surf and Santa

1998

 * Baby’s Gift
 * Hoe Hoe Hoe!
 * Milk and Cookies
 * A Pinch of Cheer
 * Saints and Angels
 * Sandy Claus
 * Seashell Symphony
 * Santa’s Special Blend
 * A Warm Hearth 

1997

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1988

1987

1986

 On the Green

1985

Santa Claus Home
 Santa Claus by Franz Brown
Santa Claus by Tom Browning

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