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I was asked to create a Grateful Dead Dancing Bears themed birthday cake for a surprise 30th birthday. Cake is covered in buttercream. Bears are hand-drawn in buttercream with fondant letter accents.
Interview only with music.
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Name: Mohammed Afsar Khan
Age: 27 Years
Village: Chorbhatti, Chhattisgarh, Central India
Occupation: Tractor owner/driver
Afsar’s forefathers had always performed with bears. He never liked the profession but with no formal education or financial backing to change his career, he reluctantly continued his family’s tradition. Afsar says he ‘lost his youth’ to bear dancing so when he was given the opportunity to join the WSPA and WTI programme he readily gave up his bear to start a new life for himself, his wife and young children.
With WSPA and WTI support Afsar and his family purchased a second hand tractor and began transporting bricks from the local kiln to shops and markets. His family’s business has been so successful Afsar has gone on to purchase another tractor, a scooter and bike which he also uses to courier and transport goods. Afsar says he now has a ‘happy, peaceful life’.
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Custom Tattooing by Ainslie Heilich of Vintage Karma tattoo studio in Tuscola, IL. More info at artofvintagekarma.com
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Nancy Tillman inspiration, part 2.
I've decided to begin a project recreating Nancy Tillman's amazing drawings but in photographic form. This image was inspired by her drawing entitled, "Dancing Bears".
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I was pleased to find this great example of Inuit art along the Windsor riverwalk. I love the work of the Canadian native people. It has such reverence for nature, coupled with a light hearted and beautiful style.
One of over 31 sculptures on display in Odette Sculpture Park (Assumption Park) in Windsor, Ontario, the Dancing Bear is a favorite amongst many visitors.
Created by Pauta Saila, an artist born in 1916 on Baffin Island, the Dancing Bear stands on exhibit in the Odette Sculpture Park (Assumption Park) in Windsor, Ontario in Canada. The Dancing Bear, made of bronze, stands 8 feet high and is a reminder of the power of an Arctic Polar Bear displayed in an intricate and simplified but playful way.
Pauta Saila's work has been shown in hundreds of shows and is not only found at Assumption Park but many other pieces are displayed in public and private collections. The Dancing Bear is one of more than 31 large scale sculptures found throughout Odette Sculpture Park (Assumption Park) in Windsor, Ontario.
Pink Bear
Vanilla Cupcake, dyed to be tie dyed, topped with Fondant figures to represent the Grateful Dead. Figures include Terrapins (From Terrapin Station, Dancing Bears, Skull and Roses and Steal Your Face).
I brought Ozzy to a Coffee Shop where they allow dogs outside at the tables. He had whipped cream from my Pumpkin Iced Coffee, which was more like a huge milkshake. Ozzy loved it.
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Some of the essential artifacts from the original Dancing Bears Lounge adorn the new space as a way to remember and pay homage to the past. The two enduring bear statues that once watched over the main entrance of the DBL for example now serve as twirling sentries at the front door overlooking Main Street while the irreplaceable Dancing Bears mural commissioned by Peter Roland now hangs on the wall directly next to the bar. www.highpeaksresort.com
This is the 4th edition of my Lovin Life sticker ('87, '88, '09, '13) and a re-creation of the very first EVER Lovin Life sticker! It is 4 inches, circle cut, UV protected with a crack and peel back. You can find 'em on Etsy or www.JGBeadedJewelry.com
Here's another batch of oldies but goodies from my 35 mm days. These are scanned images of my past prints.
This is me dare I say over 20 years ago!
We were tailgating when these guys came by looking for a miracle. In other words they were looking for tickets to the show. The funny thing is we hadn't gotten tickets yet either. Somehow we all got our miracle and got into the show.
a ooak artist bear handmade by me from my own pattern. completely hand sewn. i needle felted his ball, and it's 100% cat certified :)
Interview only with music.
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Name: Aziz Khan
Age: 40
Village: Kongia Kalan, Central India
Aziz used to make limited earnings from performing with his dancing bear Chandi before he decided to change his career and began assisting at a bakery in a town near to his village Kongia Kalan. WSPA and WTI supported his training by Master Baker Dadu and helped Aziz set-up his own bakery earlier this year. He now makes 350 loaves of bread each day and earns 300-400 rupees! His bakery not only supports Aziz, his wife and three small children but also provides employment for two other former bear dancing Kalandar families. Aziz says he is happy because by not having to travel and perform with Chandi anymore his family is now settled and his ‘children’s lives are being made’ as they attend school.
I saw Willie, his bear, and his partner Evelyn near downtown several times. His dancing bear grabbed my attention almost immediately. While there are a lot of people in search of money, Willie's method sure takes the cake for creativity. So today I finally stopped and asked him if I could photograph him and his bear. He kindly (Willie is an amazingly kind and gentle guy) accepted and began putting the bear through its hip-gyrating moves. In addition to burning up the pavement with ursine dance moves, Willie is a burgeoning comic artist. I'm going to try to help him get published... if you know any good outlets in which to showcase up andcoming artwork (aside from Tumblr) please let me know!
Welcome to a world where animals dance and children fly. Where princes battle dragons and hope battles despair. To a world where ideas matter, and music saves the day.
(The Magic Flute, Opera Australia)
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Before the tranqualizer had its effect.."Rustam' the one horned rhino was very restless...banging the cage and doing itself some damage.
One of a kind miniature mohair bear necklaces by me, Peng Peng.
born May 2010. SOLD
Handmade original design.
Escape to a place where beauty and well-being converge - the High Peaks Aveda Concept Spa and Salon. We are devoted to bringing you back to balance with products and services based on Aveda's pure flower and plant essences and realized against the tranquil backdrop of the Adirondacks.
From our Elemental Massages to our Therapeutic Body Wrap you are immersed in a sensory ritual for your mind, body, skin and hair; so you become the peace you seek. www.highpeaksresort.com
Find the peace you seek on your private patio just footsteps from the hushed shores of Mirror Lake before retiring to the hand crafted tranquility of your room. Against the backdrop of our legendary and breathtaking views of the surrounding High Peaks Region your accommodations feature a European-styled bathroom with a natural stone tiled walk-in shower and rejuvenating bubble tub with Molton Brown of London bath products, a restful king-size bed enveloped in high quality triple sheet bedding featuring Pacific Coast Hyperclean allergy free comforters and pillows, a flat screen television, wireless internet, and an oversized work desk with ergonomic chair your room is an idyllic blend of indulgent amenities, inspired architecture and the magnificent grandeur of nature. www.highpeaksresort.com
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Reflections serves regional menus of fresh cuisine that utilizes local produce and the finest fish and prime meats. Fine artisan bread served on oven-warmed Himalayan Salt blocks, hand-blown blue glass bottles filled with ice-cold filtered spring water presented, our guests will delight in both the stories behind the details as well as in main courses ranging from poached wild salmon and pan roasted halibut, to cherry wood smoked filet mignon and Black Angus sirloin. Unique deserts featuring fresh berries and homemade ice creams and sorbets will complete the fine dining experience www.highpeaksresort.com
Whittlesey Straw Bear 2013
Straw Bear, Baby Bear and their Minder
The 34th Straw Bear Festival 2013
In Whittlesea, from when no one quite knows, it was the custom on the Tuesday following Plough Monday (the 1st Monday after Twelfth Night) to dress one of the confraternity of the plough in straw and call him a 'Straw Bear'. A newspaper of 1882 reports that "... he was then taken around the town to entertain by his frantic and clumsy gestures the good folk who had on the previous day subscribed to the rustics, a spread of beer, tobacco and beef".
The tradition fell into decline at the end of the 19th century, the last sighting being in 1909 as it appears that an over-zealous police inspector had forbidden 'Straw Bears' as a form of cadging.
Revival
The custom was revived in 1980 by the Whittlesea Society, and for the first time in seventy years a 'Straw Bear' was seen on the streets accompanied by his attendant keeper, musicians and dancers, about 30 in all. Various public houses were visited around the town as convenient places for the 'Bear' and dancers to perform in front of an audience - with much needed refreshment available.
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Find the peace you seek in one of our private suites located in our waterfront building just footsteps from the hushed shores of Mirror Lake. Against the backdrop of our legendary and breathtaking views of the surrounding High Peaks Region your accommodations feature a European-styled bathroom with a walk-in shower and rejuvenating bubble tub with Molton Brown of London bath products, a restful king-size bed enveloped in high quality triple sheet bedding featuring Pacific Coast Hyperclean allergy free comforters and pillows, a flat screen television, wireless internet, and an oversized work desk with ergonomic chair. Though our unique suites vary in layout with some featuring balconies and others bay windows with separate office area each one is an idyllic blend of indulgent amenities, inspired architecture and the magnificent grandeur of nature. www.highpeaksresort.com
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A Paradise for Bears
DANCING BEARS PARK Belitsa was founded in the year 2000 by VIER PFOTEN. Although the training of these animals to become dancing bears has been prohibited in the country since 1998, in May 2007 there were still three registered dancing bears held in captivity.
In June 2007 these three bears were freed and brought to the Belitsa dancing bears park. Officially these were the three last dancing bears in Bulgaria!
Can you tell the name of this bear? Look here:
I just love that they made a replica of their first brewery in Brimfield inside the new facility in Charlton. A reflection back to their beginnings in 2011 to even more expansion today.
Escape to a place where beauty and well-being converge - the High Peaks Aveda Concept Spa and Salon. We are devoted to bringing you back to balance with products and services based on Aveda's pure flower and plant essences and realized against the tranquil backdrop of the Adirondacks.
From our Elemental Massages to our Therapeutic Body Wrap you are immersed in a sensory ritual for your mind, body, skin and hair; so you become the peace you seek. www.highpeaksresort.com
One of a kind miniature mohair bear necklaces by me, Peng Peng.
born May 2010. SOLD
Handmade original design.
Sharing a Street Level entrance with Dancing Bears, an enticing stairway leads up to Reflections. Here is a place to gather, a place for family, couples, and colleagues to enjoy individually prepared meals beyond compare, with an expansive and diverse wine selection to rival any in Lake Placid. Reflections is elegant, not stuffy. It is calming and relaxing, where a great meal made from fresh local and regional ingredients can be savored, and the day’s events fondly revisited www.highpeaksresort.com
Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this restaurant features cozy street-side dining. Made to order breakfasts including homemade blintzes and granola, fresh baked pastries, buttermilk pancakes with fresh berries, and of course, fresh brewed, flavorful gourmet coffee. Lunch and dinner offer selections of delectable appetizers, signature pizzas, deli sandwiches on fresh breads, with nightly dinner specials. Take it to go or stay and enjoy a tasty local and boutique beer, regional and boutique wine by the glass, and cocktails of all shapes and sizes. www.highpeaksresort.com