Friday 13 November 2009

Happiness

Happiness when children craft, paint and play



Happiness when parents and grandparents join in the creative fun


Happiness when a seven year old's art work looks like this






Happiness when a spontaneous photo session before a school parade turns out like this


and happiness when lovingly-prepared horse costumes

are worn with such grace and beauty




A huge thank you to the Residents of Zhuchkov for letting me share some of their creativity with you. From what I can make out these talented Russian children come from an artistic family (mum and dad are a designer and an architect) and their journal relates their holiday in the country this summer. I have seldom seen such magic on the web. The spirit of childhood captured in a handful of posts. Not a mid-century chair, designer outfit or expensive toy in sight. Just children being children catching the wind.


Link to Sonya Solonchenko's art work originally found via Irina Troitskaya



28 comments:

  1. Coucou, comme promis, je viens de te faire de la pub sur mon (modeste) blog. J'espère que cela t'apportera des visiteurs qui s'enrichiront de tes trouvailles.
    http://epistyle.canalblog.com/archives/2009/11/14/15792277.html

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  2. this is so wonderful - I called my daughter over to have a look .

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  3. I'm speechless...So THIS is the one! Makes me want to do more with my kids... In any case - that's the spirit I'm working on Wonderfully done and great sleuthing! PS THANKS!

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  4. Oh, c'est vraiment superbe, j'adore les costumes et les délicats petits livres!

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  5. Sure, children deserve happiness!

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  6. The childrens drawings are amazing, so fresh and alive! Lovely photos.

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  7. WOW, that's so incredible and amazing and totally inspiring, that artwork is just stunning, what a fantastic post

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  8. Delightful and meaningful. I love this... wonderful post!

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  9. So crafty, clever, & creative!! Oh, and cool! And any other brilliant 'c' words you can think of!

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  10. I am BEYOND inspired. Oh my, so much fun and crafty goodness. How lucky are those kids. The tutu's are over the top....and I adore those books, I want to be a kid again!!!!!

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  11. this all looks beautiful! especially the kids drawings!

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  12. Utterly beautiful. Love those tutus. How stunning is the little pixie-faced girl in the red indian costume? Thanks for this, it's so uplifting.

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  13. This is a beautiful film and reminds me of how I loved to be with my children, completely absorbed into their make believe world.
    Adele

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  14. j'adore tout ... merci pour ce lien que je retourne explorer

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  15. Très beau travail poétique que j'ai découvert grâce à epistyle. Je crée moi aussi un lien vers mon blog. Continuez à faire rêver les enfants.

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  16. Oh my... I am speechless. This is just wonderful Deb. Thanks for sharing it :) K

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  17. Your children look beautiful and happy! and their drawings and paintings make my heart sing! so lovely.
    Indigo, my 3 year old has just started to 'form' people in his drawings, I can't wait to see all his wonderful imagination over the next couple of years, through his artwork.

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  18. Ah, this is magnificent... all of it! And what an extra treat the little film! :~)

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  19. How enchanting and inspiring and magical...

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  20. Je trouve ces costumes et les photos vraiment chouette ,
    les indiens et indiennes sont vraiment top *

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  21. Oh My Lord, You are truly inspiring and what wonderful artists you have! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Hi Deborah!
    Thanks a lot that look to us zu4ki!
    We love your blog kickcanandconkers :)

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  23. OH Deborah I love love love it. Thanks for sharing lovely,
    X

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