With the second sale on Fine Art America of another Carousel themed photo I think it's time to give my happiness machines a space of their own on my website. My thanks to John for starting me on my journey of visiting these wonderful examples of fine American Folk art and also encouraging me to share some of my pleasures with others around the world via the Internet.
Many of these images are now available for sale at Fine Art America both as beautiful framed and matted giclee prints and 5 x 7 inch photo note cards.
First some photos of part of my always expanding miniature figurine collection which currently has taken up most of my living room besides having something of carousels in every room of my apartment. There have been times in the past when these pieces have been in storage and I can not even begin to tell you how much I missed not having them surrounding me. Should I find the need to put them in storage every again I will contact the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT and see if they would like to display them for awhile.
Some of the examples on display at the New England Carousel Museum during the Winter of 2001. My first travel solely for the adventure of visiting carousel pieces.
My magical and happy Carousels Let the magic touch the child in you
Since beginning this enjoyable adventure I have been able to admire carousels in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire and even Paris, France. If you have a particular carousel in the North East area that you might be interested in having a photo just contact me and I will delve through my files.
My most recent visit was to the fantastically restored carousel in Holyoke, MA. Some photos are posted on my Fine Art America profile and soon I will share some of my favorite images here. There is also an article on www.carousels.com with the information I learned on that visit.
John T. Hicky called the PT#80 Merry-Go-Round his "Happiness Machine". This historic and beautiful carousel now operates at the Heritage State Park in Holyoke, MA.
These are two of my favorite images from that visit. I'm having a hard time deciding which I want to create a painting of first.
Recently added to available giclee and canvas prints on Fine Art America a collage of the Holyoke Carousel. Kodak prints will be made available directly through this web site on the Buy Direct page by request. For the best view please go to www.barbara-mcdevitt.artistwebsites.com
For more available carousel prints by me and others use the link below and enjoy the viewing.