My Summer at the Carousel Shop by Elfenone
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Well, I've been a very lucky lady this summer. Let me explain why. When I was a child I knew this wonderful character of a man who was a great friend of my father's before I was ever a twinkle in the eye. Dartagnon Alexetos had been a huge talent in this small area for many many years. Some people wonder why I'm there painting, and all I have to say is that it's an honor for me. He has had several carousel animals ready and mostly painted for some time, but they needed good eyes and some TLC, so I brought my many years of painting talent to him no charge. He's family. He has taught my husband to carve and probably many others as well. I have the results of their combined efforts in my living room. They carved..I painted. Dart decided I know what I'm doing and he's letting me have artistic freedom to tidy up the animals and get them ready for him to sell or showcase. He said he wasn't going to carve anymore, but I asked him if he ever did a frog..and now he's carving me a frog. That's how kind he is..not only passing down the craft through teaching, but by gifting in such a way. You see he's done a frog before..it's on a small carousel in the Smithsonian Museum. I couldn't be more excited..and he's very jolly about having two people he's known and can trust coming to visit him a few hours each day. In the image you see are two horses I've been fixing up..the center one is finished and Dart's very excited about it. I'm so pleased.
The other one still needs the eagle on the saddle touched up and the jewels fixed..and such. I'm on it!*LOL* In the one picture you'll see news paper articles and wall ephimera I see every day..and the other you'll see Dart discussing either kittens, carving, or my frog..with my husband. Gives the guys time together and me my joy of painting. Hope you'll enjoy..I'll show more as I get them finished.
PS..everyone please put yesterday behind you..life's too short. *HUGEST HUGS* Lots of love..Robin
Comments (18)
Shakti27
Whoohooo you go girl S the horses look awesome and I am so happy that you've found yet another outlet for your vast creativity S Cant wait to see more from you since this is marvelous S HUGS
jherrith
Wow how very cool this is the fact that are still people with the skills from a bygone era still creating by hand. And your abilities to paint and bring the pieces to life tis a match unequal in todays assembly line world. Great work by all of you.
Armorbeast
This is a project of love for you I know Elfy and you've done a wonderful job on the ponys...I don't know about the guys though,they look like they need a new coat of paint on them;P
Argon18
It sounded great when you were telling me about it before and it looks even better! I love all the detail work you've done on them. Superb job Elf!
macrey18
excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bothellite
Man oh man oh-man OHMAN oooman.. OOOOOOOOh.. This is outrageously cool Robin.. What beautiful work!!! This is once in a lifetime opportunity. I've read every word and thank you so much for showing us.
Litehouse901
How incredible! What a lovely composite. Keep us posted!!
jasonj
This is beautiful, beautiful work. People who can do things with their hands are so rare these days. In a world of machines, automation and computers... it's great to see things done the "old fashioned" way. Keep at it...
PandyGirl
oh sweetie that is AWESOME .. sounds like way fun !!
diomedes66
What delightful images and such wonderful insight into kindness and warm hearts. Bravo!
CrownPrince
your creativity just blows me away!!!!
SophiaDeer
Beautiful work Robin! I love carousels and go round and round! Hugs...
kimariehere
wonderful work !! i loved reading this so wonderful and those wooden carosal horses are so beautiful thanks for sharing!!
cynlee
wonderful to be involved in such craftmanship... i would luv to have a carousel horse somewhere in the house attached to a pole :]
Blush
You go sis I love this and can't wait to see more Vote n hugs Susan~
Ethesis
It is good to work in the real world too, isn't it?
WyndWalker
OH Robin hon these are gorgous!!! I know you are having the time of your life this summer! You have spoken of him so often, I know how much you admire him!
mekmda1731
Alora said Beautiful Work Gramma!!! And she wants to let u know she loves the horses... Especially the one at gramma's house... Nice job Robin... Kristan and Alora