The gifted shipbuilder - Alvin Lewis ready to set sail

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Sixty-seven-year-old Alvin Lewis is a skilled artisan who makes his living creating and selling miniature ships and other water-craft items. Lewis told THE STAR that he was introduced to the world of miniature ship-building by an employer at a car wash garage in Kingston. Lewis spends his days carving, bending and creating eye-catching pieces, which he then sells to passers-by across the Corporate Area.
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[@whiskyjames4200]

Another great example of an industrious and exemplary Jamaican. Glad to know he's being supported for his talents and hard work.

[@yvettehall4126]

Part two for this gentleman with the finishing of that boat

[@phyllisthompson4207]

Very creative! Nothing beats talent!

[@israelite.K.Praiser]

Somebody help Danny get a spot in a ochi to sell these ships mek he nice.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@judithjacktou7119]

HE HAS GIFTED HANDS . SKY IS THE LIMIT MY BROTHER YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH ALL THAT YOUR HEART DESIRE

[@jennythomas8101]

Very creative, I hope he continues to find joy at his craft and gets paid respectfully accordingly.

[@juniorh9238]

So true.

[@michaelrichards534]

Indeed

[@tanisheamiller921]

So happy his work is being highlighted I am sure this attention will increase his sales.

[@youngbrevy]

Original Foundation Jamaican. Respect!!

[@phynnr3469]

Am proud of this man who choose to live by the work of is hands instead of begging at the intersections. Blessings Sir Danny. I hope someone or a group of persons overseas will see his work & rach out to him.

[@kurlenejohn5463]

What gifted hands and gifted minds ! We need these type of people that are all over Jamaica, to rise up and be paid for their talents .. They should be given CONTRACTS by the government to teach other young children and young people their crafts ❤

[@carleeramsey1444]

Yes definitely

[@lukelewis7904]

Such a humble and gifted man.

[@dedricksdainna1346]

God bless this man with skill🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰

[@Kemar_peart]

This is creative......genuine gift.

[@peterkruud6748]

Total greatness..tourist board should help him and make his life easier.

[@waynelivingston5796]

This guy should make is art 🎨 work and sell it on line natural talent bless up

[@paulineboothe9881]

I agree, people oversea would purchase them. I hope that he gets help and dupport to do so👏👏👏👌

[@lilianlivingston7942]

Thank you for sharing very very creative God bless u

[@andrewmorris1291]

Creativity at its best!

[@lennylyons3112]

This Phenomenal Man Displays the Greatness, Skills & Confidence of We Proud "Likkle" Island of Jamaica. More Life & Blessings Mr. Alvin "Danny" Lewis !!!

[@julietapper9411]

Wow very gifted and talented 👏 God bless him for gift I would love to have one of those

[@HOWISIT912]

There are a lot of talented people in Jamaica, many will never get a chance to show their skill. All the best Danny I hope and wish you well.

[@judsjuds805]

Very animated storyteller. ...could listen to you all day. Big up Danny!

[@DJWizmuzk]

Would love to see a follow up to this story, real talent trust me

[@yvettehall4126]

I lift my hat to this ship maker / gentleman

[@Allthingsmisspriceless]

I would like to watch more videos on this man and the things he makes!

[@deadraswaby4720]

I love his motivation i wish the young people could take a page out his book this is how you use your gift that God gave you and with thing like this we would have a better Jamaica 🇯🇲 this is such good talent make God continue to bless him

[@maxinedaley8714]

God bless you sir and I hope your little business will continue with Gods richest blessing by the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread more life ,more strength .keep shining.

[@iyanmanmuzik4699]

Pure talent and a genius at work. Keep up the good work, Danny. Hope someone can assist you with getting the place in Ochi. Wishing you the best.

[@miltonmckenzie4540]

I would love to meet this man he is very great

[@Allthingsmisspriceless]

This is so amazing 🤩 I wish I could do it too! I hope 🤞 he gets more exposure so he can sell a lot more to a wider range of people and companies!!

[@markmorgan6602]

Wow amazing man god bless him

[@dunstanlindsay528]

PHENOMENAL ART WORK. PLEASE TRAIN SOME YOUNG PEOPLE. THIS SKILL HAS TO BE CAPTURED , NURTURED AND PRESERVED. FANTASTIC

[@nadineblake7962]

Excellent job I hope others will learn from you When you have a skill you can't go hungry. Fabulously

[@yardman0001]

Very talented but humble man, funny too lol. God bless him!

[@LLALLONGLIFE]

Respect mi elder love yu energy more Blessings always...up

[@marviawilliams7237]

Very talented and creative OMG so proud of him anyone can help him help him he got potential and passion for his work. Great job big man 👨

[@bevhall2833]

What a talented man hope Jamaica museums will buy one off him and put it in their h because this 🎨 his very rear nice to no we have some talented people out there not only in m but also arts nice good report more please thank you

[@kiddream5749]

16 years he has really mastered his craft

[@claudettesyley6358]

Wonderful job my friend keep it up

[@diancharlton7318]

Wow he's really talented.

[@gregggreen8659]

He need to get a promotion and show more pictures of his work

[@876MEDIA_TV]

Love this Jamaican story.... Creative minds, self sustained, self-reliance CONTINUE DO WHAT U DO BRO... HOPE U GET THAT SPOT IN OCHI SO THE THING CAN TAKE OFF THE REAL WAY.... 🚀🚀 🚀

[@carolthompson674]

bless you hard working man

[@Simeon58]

Amazingly creative King, I am part of a Sailing club and love boats, with sail and yachts. I would love to purchase a boat with sails?

[@whytewrita4872]

We need to see the continuation! Thank you! I can’t wait to see it!

[@mrWest-os6mt]

Amazing !!!!!!

[@sarahsweeney7124]

Nice, I love this

[@lorraineplunkett2762]

Father God bless this man artistry that's his purpose he's living in just need more exposure like this one 🙏 hope someone sees this video and get his contact information and support him bless him 🙏

[@lauricetreasure5298]

Very nice sir

[@equanimity4506]

Danny your work is able to get you that property, seek assistance with marketting etc. Your work/legacy is worth way more than 5,000jmd

[@phynnr3469]

Exactly @Equanimity.

[@bibbole5351]

AWESOME BROTHER - THE CREATIVE JAMAICAN GENIUS-!!!

[@waynethomas9027]

Am going to need one every one who works on a 🚢 should have one in his house

[@dennisneedham6254]

Love the vibe talent a work

[@GeoCamJourney]

Yes Man.. The Gentle is a great!!!❗❗❗❗❗❗❗❗

[@godblesschristlives9274]

This man is a genius GOD BLESS him people please 🙏❣️ support him

[@sherloncole3840]

This man really talented

[@blackstaryawdi3761]

Blessings to you Danny and blessings to everyone in My community Majesty Garden and to everyone here that man is a genius ❤🙏🏾

[@msa2450]

This is what u called gifted minds

[@donnarobinson2453]

Watch mi friend Danny , him made me one of those ship as a gift.Bigup u self Danny.

[@roughedge4539]

I must say this is really a change in the gleaners reporting style. More of these positive stories should be highlighted. thank you gleaner

[@cherylmontcrief7600]

Congratulations Sir.

[@jacobreid137]

🇯🇲 Jamaica government need to help him ,that's he can teach young people his trade . very talented 👏.

[@conradbaker1768]

This man should really get the help he really needs

[@King_A_fire]

We have so much skill people in 🇯🇲

[@kurlenejohn5463]

Gully Bop 's long, lost brother ❤ ! What a gifted and talented genius ...I am convinced he can also chant on the mic and sing ! He is poetic and full of rhythm in his speech ❤

[@roughedge4539]

Every Jamaican have style 😂

[@angiescookingspree7073]

Wow i really love that boat, thanks for sharing he is so creative.#Dolly

[@sambarnes4066]

Good job never too old to achieve ur goal GOD BLESS its ur time to shine danny with GOD ALL THINGS R POSSIBLE.

[@eileenpatterson1897]

Good job life begiñs at 40

[@wenamegaza3168]

Big up yoself Danny Real Legend from Backto 💯👏🏾

[@rogergordon520]

amazing Human!!

[@12fingamusic]

#Greatness mon #Keep going Danny

[@kingnaldo4058]

Very talented indeed 👏👌👍

[@billyriley9206]

Very good crafts man

[@novlettthompson8516]

Let's see a finish product. He's very creative.

[@yvettehall4126]

Very gifted gentleman

[@jkengineeringarchitecture.]

Real Genius. Nuff Respect elder.

[@markmorgan6602]

Very talented

[@qrs3658]

nice man really nice. you shoulda show some ah the boats them him completed.

[@pamellalinton2476]

Wow beautiful.

[@devoreensmith8342]

Me want him build one for me plz

[@deonbryden5031]

Jamaican r blessed inevery corner of life good job sir congrats

[@redwards9455]

Very nice 👌

[@lifewithyourboyriley2277]

Something positive coming out a jamaica... Love it guys

[@FindingTheTruthMinistry]

A genius at his Craft

[@donnathomas7668]

This man is AWESOME I would listen to him all day within wisdom BIGUP

[@kloj2490]

Very talented and have an excellent eye for details. I love how confident he is also great work sir

[@jamaicanjourneyman572]

Greatness

[@militant1545]

That’s not a normal thing u doing papa . Legendary 👊👊

[@BOASYKING]

These are the men we should help

[@thomassmith1071]

take picture of your works so you can show people bless.

[@marvbarre2446]

Good stuff

[@leonanderson3231]

Good job

[@teddymohammed9148]

He has the vision so talented make Jamaica proud well done

[@dimanhimself6527]

Why no contact information for him?

[@pamellalinton2476]

I was just wondering too

[@fishingadventure7065]

I would like to buy one is boat

[@kurlenejohn5463]

God Bless this man ! ❤ Give him am increase Lord! Grant him favor Lord !

[@puretribute3053]

Wow This is a from the Almighty God🙏🏾

[@rubyhormsby8847]

Such talent should be recognised

[@conradbaker1768]

Love to see the finish work

[@djrealitytv]

Love the talent thou

[@TH-ls8jz]

His creative wood work is worth way more than a 5g or 10 g. Its very fascinating seeing him work.

[@roughedge4539]

Jah know the elder is a real craftsman.

[@jemone_liverpool9699]

The man have a vibe