The Nutcracker Stallion Ornament

The Nutcracker Stallion OrnamentWhen I was young, we would spend Christmas Eve at my grandparents house where it was a seasonal ritual to watch the Nutcracker ballet movie on TV. I loved the beauty and fantasy of the story, and over the years the Nutcracker ballet came to represent the holiday season with family for me. This Painted Pony is my way of sharing that joy and magic with others." The Artist

from a snowman to a gingerbread cookie to a holly bough

style all sorts of unique outfits

distinctive

instead of traditional feathers

- The Artist

we would spend Christmas Eve at my grandparents’ house where it was a seasonal ritual to watch the Nutcracker ballet movie on TV

my feet are always freezing

Claus arrived carrying a coat made of red velvet and a pair of Inuit Mukluk boots to keep his footsies warm

for there is a deeper meaning behind this stunning sculpture

Traditionally worn by village chiefs or great warriors

In search of fresh ways of capturing the magical energy of horses and incorporating it into an original design

different animals have taken on a dimension of magical symbolism