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Mikko Anttonen
Artist | Professional | Artisan Crafts
Finland
Current Residence: Simpele, Finland
Favourite style of art: Surrealism and fantasy art. (I like also some digital paintings and 3D-renderings.)
Favourite cartoon character: Lobo, Ghost rider, Wolverine, Slaine, Nemesis, Ren & Stimpy, Samurai Jack and Nick Knatterton..
Personal Quote: When it`s too loud, you`re too old
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Hi!  My name is Mikko Anttonen (A.K.A. "Freaky Mike") and I work as a traditional blacksmith and jewelry artist in one small village in the eastern part of Finland. I'm pretty mad on science fiction- & fantasy art/literature, medieval times and metal music as well.. I have always liked drawing and making "handicrafts" of similar design with my pictures. (I also make objects from wood, stone and clay etc.)

Link to my personal web gallery: [link] - (Text is mainly in Finnish..)

I drew a lot, when I was a kid.. In my teenage years that went to the backround, but after 2002 I got extremely interested it again, and now I draw and paint a lot of scifi- and fantasy works etc. (Mainly in Wacom tablet and Photoshop.)
I have made all kind of metalworks for hobby over ten years and I started finally my own business in 2007. My workshop is situated in one over hundred years old  barn house in our farmyard  and it's called "Taidetakomo Astalo" so I decide to use it also my nick in here. (Astalo is really a finnish name for temporary striking weapon.)

Many people have asked, that do i sell my metal works in online or make some commissions in there, but i have to say no for all of them.
I have already so much work in our farm/forests and my little company, that i don't have any meaningful reasons to expand my "business" to outside Finland.. I'm here only for that reason, because it's always very interesting to hear some feedback and comments from around the world, and not only from my local circles and customers etc.

Sorry about typos.. My english skills are quite minor. :)

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:iconjohn-h-saso:
Thanks for the fav! :) I appreciate it!!
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:iconastalo:
~Astalo 4 days ago  Professional Artisan Crafter
You are very welcome. Got to love that ornamental style from old forge works. :)
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Mood: Joy ~zimzim1066 5 days ago  Hobbyist Artist
Thank you for faving "Steampunked Retro Raygun". It is quite an honor to get a fav from such a gifted artist as yourself. You have some BEAUTIFUL works in your gallery.
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~Astalo 4 days ago  Professional Artisan Crafter
You are very welcome and thanks for the compliments. Recycling old machines for new purposes is always very interesting. :)
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~Edwulff May 13, 2013  New member Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Thanks for the Favorites!
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:iconastalo:
~Astalo May 13, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
You are very welcome. It's always nice to found proper viking gear in DA.
Thank you in return for adding few my own jewelry projects to your favourites. :thumbsup:
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:iconvegvisir:
Hey man! Thanks for the fave on "Hammer of Thor - Wall Plaque" I appreciate that!!! :sun:
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:iconastalo:
~Astalo May 13, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
No problem. Thanks also you for commenting and faving some of my metal works. :)
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~MetalsmithCat May 4, 2013  New member
Thank you for the Favorite! And you are welcome for the Favorite on your mixed metal pieces! Your work is wonderful!
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~Astalo May 5, 2013  Professional Artisan Crafter
You are very welcome and thanks for the compliments. :thumbsup:
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