Williraye Studio is the combined talents of Jeff and Bobbe Punzel-Schuknecht. The name Williraye is derived from combining Jeff's middle name "William," with Bobbe's, "Raye." Jeff and Bobbe use old photos and do research into old tools and farm machinery. They love the color schemes the Amish in their area use in quilts, like the muted tones of green and mauve. The basic look of their figures is that they're primitive and slightly out of proportion, with smaller-than-scale heads and large feet-a mix of American and French folk-art styles.