The Carousel Parade was fantastic! Miniature bear artists created bears and other critters, turned them into carousel-themed pull toy replicas, and listed them for sale on eBay in September and October of 2003. The pull toys were designed such that they link to one another. Collectors purchased their favorite creations, then linked them together to create their own parade of carousel creations.
Participating Artists Talented, well-known and up-and-coming, artists participated in the 2003 Carousel Parade! Every single artist who asked to participate, by the sign-up deadline, was welcomed to the event. Photos of artists' creations have been posted here for your pleasure.
Berta Hesen-Minten Company: ThReAdTeDs
Artist's site: http://www.threadteds.com/ eBay: Artist's About Me eBay page
Performers:
Pig carousel with rider
Elephant carousel with rider
Duck carousel with rider
Pony carousel with rider
See larger photos, in gallery.
Edie Barlishen Company: Bears by Edie
Performers:
"The Tortoise and the Bear"
"The Hare and the Bear"
"Bear on Moon"
"Poles Apart!"
See larger photos, in gallery.
Laura Pedosuk Company: Briar Rose
Artist's site: http://www.laurapedosuk.com/ eBay: Artist's About Me eBay page
Performers:
"Feyberry the Fairy Horse"
"Bubbles the Sea Serpent"
"Squawk" (bird carousel with rider)
"Peep" (bird carousel with rider)
Deer
Prop: Purple and green tent
Prop: green tent
Prop: Blue star tent
Horse w/ Carriage and rider
See larger photos, in gallery.
Melanie Clark Company: Melbear's Quality Collectibles
Artist's site: http://www.melbears.com/ eBay: Artist's About Me eBay page
Performers:
"Sir Croak and his Rider the Fairy Charming"
"Rocket" Carousel
"Violet" the Dragon
"Legs the Spider" and "Salem the Witch"
See larger photos, in gallery.
Sue Woodhouse Company: Dreamtime
Performers:
Carousel boat with bear riders
Halloween carousel
Fire-truck with bear rider
Ambulance with bear rider
See larger photos, in gallery.
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