A well-known artist and sculptor of animals, John Raya gives his creations both attitude and personality unlike any other! His Beasties of the Kingdom® Collection of unforgettable animals joined The Encore Group in 2004 and enjoys a loyal following of retailers and consumers. Using exaggeration of each animal's characteristics, John is adamant about accuracy in his portrayals. Without doubt, the Beasties are unique in the world of wildlife and equally without peer in the world of giftware.