Soooooo, yeah. First Friday. . . somehow I did not realize that last Friday was June first until halfway through this week when I noticed that this Friday was the 8th. So while last week should have been first Friday, there are still four Fridays in the month and I've decided to just pretend they are the only four Fridays instead. :)
It's new work time then! This month I am going to focus on just two pieces, both very special creations that I was so honored to be asked to create. . .
These are partly why I missed the date last week I suspect. In and amongst the usual orders and requests, I have been working overtime to try and get some truly new pieces going here the last few months for the summer and holiday seasons ahead. Days bleed one into the next and it's a very lovely creative oblivion. :)
Thank you all for dropping by and may the magic and enchantment of the realms of Faerie and beyond, be found within everything that you see!
XO
nicolas
So, first up, Madame Emi's Fortune Teller's Wagon.
The very best compliment I can receive is when the recipient of a scene like this says, "I want to live there!" That's because I create them with just that idea in mind — what would I want to see in a setting like this that makes ME want to live there as well!
This was built to HO scale, I really loved creating this elaborate scene. From the tiny resin birdbath, the strung globe lantern on the wagon itself, the shelves of special cure-alls and potions, the goats and goose and the tiny crystal ball on the table in front of Madame Emi. . . it's all about making it a magical scene. This was so much fun to bring to life.
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| Welcome to Madame Emi's. . . |
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| Madame Emi offers all sorts of potions and remedies, expertly crafted, of course, for whatever ails you. |
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| Madame Emi's crystal ball will reveal all! |
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| If you are in the woods and stumble across Madame Emi's wonderful wagon, don't pass her by. . . |
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| This all just fell into place. The truck and house were the focal points. The truck is a model but I did build it and paint it. |
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| Scenes like this need motion I think. So the figures (.5" in / 1.25cm tall!) and the animals really help. |
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| Little detailed additions like grass between the dirt road's tire lanes, the pine cone tree flocking and the single apple tree. |
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| Horses in the pasture beyond, the garden being tended/harvested and the little lawn chairs and rail fences add mini-magic. |
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Nicolas
Wow Nicolas!! Breath taking! Truly mini-magic!!! Big Crow Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing, I love seeing all that detail, so realistic and fun. Clearly you do enjoy creating the whole environment, like staging a set for a play! I can imagine why so many people say they would want to live there.... it either reminds them of home or if what they wish home was!
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