Original art, commissioned works, and restorations
The Gröden has been completed for a while but I’ve been busy and just haven’t gotten out here to post pictures of the restoration. It turned out great and its owner was very pleased. Chipped paint is typical for Grödens from this time period. To keep the piece looking authentic, the aged and chipped finish was matched. Paint was also added to some areas that were overly worn and bare. It matched perfectly and looked like...
I am currently restoring a Gröden nutcracker for a collector. Here are a few pictures of the piece in it’s original condition. As you can see this fellow has a few areas that need to be addressed. The base needs to be reconstructed along with the boots. The area under the mouth also needs repaired. The hat looks as if it needs repaired but after closer inspection it appears to be correct the way it is. I...
Happy December! We are making some changes at Ardoria Studios. I have changed my blog to BrandonEtto.com to make it easier for people to find me and my work. It should be easier to remember. We are keeping Ardoria Studios and it is going to have some interesting changes in the future too. But for now check out the new blog. It is still in transition as there are some technical things I need to work out but all the old blog’s...
The Gröden has been completed for a while but I’ve been busy and just...
I am currently restoring a Gröden nutcracker for a collector. ...
Happy December! We are making some changes at Ardoria Studios. I have changed my blog...
