The Precious Moments Chapel is lovingly referred to as "America's Sistine Chapel," with its 84 wall murals and 1,400 sq. foot ceiling mural all hand-painted by Butcher.

Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday, May ...

The Precious Moments Chapel is lovingly referred to as "America's Sistine Chapel," with its 84 wall murals and 1,400 sq. foot ceiling mural all hand-painted by Butcher.

A selection of Precious Moments figurines sit on a shelf, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Blaine, Minn. Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop ...

The Precious Moments Chapel is lovingly referred to as "America's Sistine Chapel," with its 84 wall murals and 1,400 sq. foot ceiling mural all hand-painted by Butcher.

Sam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85 Associated Press Published: May 23, 2024 at 12:29 PM Updated: May 23, 2024 at 4:13 PM ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died ...

The Precious Moments Chapel is lovingly referred to as "America's Sistine Chapel," with its 84 wall murals and 1,400 sq. foot ceiling mural all hand-painted by Butcher.

Sam Butcher, artist who created ‘Precious Moments,’ dies at 85 At its peak, his line of porcelain figurines ranked among the most popular collectibles in the United States. May 24, 2024 More ...

He spent hours writing and drawing when he was growing up. ... The first Precious Moments figurine, called “Love One Another,” was created. Then, 21 others were created and released in 1978.