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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Ace - The Flying Pigasus



"Ace - the Flying Pigasus" ●
I am reminded of Pigasus, the flying pig, used by John Steinbeck as a personal stamp with the motto in Latin “To the stars on the wings of a pig”.  The pigasus symbolized Steinbeck as "earthbound but aspiring"…”with not enough wingspread but plenty of intention".

A flying pig suggests an impossible event coming to pass. Truth be told, I believe that if enough thrust is applied, any pig is capable of flight. “Ace”, however, has wings and wheels . . . so off he goes!

I found this vintage wooden pig toy on a wooden cart when I was in Seattle during the Phinney Ridge/Greenwood Neighborhoods Garage Sale Day last year. When I found him, he was painted PINK, and his pull string was BROWN

He is now covered in text from a vintage encyclopedia and embellished with 'Bits' and 'Bling". His wings are nickel and brass reflector fishing lures. His tail is a wine cork screw.

 Ace gets his name from his bottle cap hat . . . Ace Hard Cider, made right here in Sonoma County.  

 All in all, Ace is a pretty cool pig! 
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20 comments:

  1. ELFINovember 5, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    un cochon baroque! rebeca flying force..:)))

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  2. Sharmon DavidsonNovember 5, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Oh, I love him! He would fit right in here in the Cincinnati area, where flying pigs are the symbol of the city!

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 5, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    Ace is definitely the coolest pig I've seen. I love all the creative bits and pieces he's wearing. Thanks for bringing him to the Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  4. Bleubeard and ElizabethNovember 5, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    The first thing I noticed was Alex Trebek, then the tail. This is one really awesome pig. Love how you revamped him.

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    1. Rebeca TrevinoNovember 7, 2014 at 10:15 AM

      E- the character you mentioned is actually a lapel pin with a bouncy head from a retired California politician . . . Senate Pro-Tem John Burton, but you are right he does look like the game show host Trebek.

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  5. amy of studio four cornersNovember 6, 2014 at 4:59 AM

    Ace is one cool pig!

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  6. GlorV1November 6, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Hi Rebeca. Hope you are doing well. Just popped in to see your little piggy. I love it! I think I want to try this sometime. I don't have enough bling though. ::)) take care.

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    1. Rebeca TrevinoNovember 8, 2014 at 8:52 AM

      thanks for stopping by Gloria!
      wish we lived closer we could work on a project together.

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  7. Kelly WarrenNovember 6, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Oh my goodness, Rebeca. My girls and I adore Pigasus!

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    1. Rebeca TrevinoNovember 8, 2014 at 8:53 AM

      thanks Kelly. glad you stopped by. Ace is pretty darn cute.

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  8. Tania PelletierNovember 8, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    OMG, he is adorable!

    Tania

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  9. voodoo vixenNovember 8, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    A pretty cool pig indeed! I love how your brain works... you see a pink pig on wheels at the garage sale and look what happens!! Pigasus... love him!!

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  10. Don MaddenNovember 8, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Way cool!

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  11. fairy thoughtsNovember 9, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    hi
    your flyingpigaseus is totally awesome...must have taken ages
    janet .... calling by from WOYWW

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  12. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageNovember 14, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    I love Ace and all his bling! He is definitely one cool pic.

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