Martin Ahlsén is a Blacksmith. With a special interest in the Middle Ages and the Viking Era as you can see on the photo to the left that shows a detail from the dragon gate he made last year. He is well known in Haninge and even has his own museum in Handen, with his partner Agnes who designs jewellary. Together with Agnes he also performs at many local events, where they sing Medieval songs. If you have read this blog for a few years you will most likely have seen some of my posts about this very creative artisan. If not, check out the slideshow to see some scenes from the annual Viking Festival arranged by Martin & Agnes where there are creative artisans everywhere. Theme Day. Creative Artisan.
Looove this. The portrait is magical!
ReplyDeletehow brilliant - a country craft that lives on
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice for the creative artisan theme. Your slide show was fun to see.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletegreat post.
ReplyDeleteLoved every single shot Steffe..The portrait of viking Martin :) is wonderful, you captured the twinkle in his eye perfectly..shouldn't he look a little more fierce haha!
ReplyDeleteNice one - love seeing them at work. Love the portrait of course.
ReplyDeleteMartin sounds like a very creative guy. And he has a warm, welcoming face.
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous! His work looks great as does that festival.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is great :D
ReplyDeleteSuper. The Viking era really appeals to me - the history and the crafts.
ReplyDeletehe is the real deal. great post for the theme.
ReplyDeletesuper! we have some vikings that show up once a year at my boys' elementary school...it's one of their favorite exhibits for cultural day, which is right around the corner!
ReplyDeleteHe has quite a face, doesn't he?
ReplyDeleteExcellent! What fun.
ReplyDeleteI love the portrait, he looks not only as a creative, but also as a clever artisan.
ReplyDeleteHe LOOKS like a Viking! I sure would not want to go through that gate uninvited either.
ReplyDeleteFabulous post for the day, Steffe!
ReplyDeleteA blacksmith! What a perfect idea!! We have one blacksmith near here; wish I'd taken his photo. A beautiful interpretation of the theme.
ReplyDeleteSuperb portrait of a great artisan! His look is absolutely perfect and his work absolutely awesome... Bravo!
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