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6/29/2013

I just received this photo of a sign I made back in December.
The story behind this is a long one! So I'll try to condense it.

First did the design and fabrication. It is made of High Density Urethane Sign Foam. With steel structure at the hanging points. (I should have inserted a horizontal steel reinforcement) you see why later.

Then carefully crated it and Shipped it via UPS to my client on Shelter Island Ney York.
Well! UPS wasn't so gentle! It arrived at it's destination in 2 pieces.
After a tedious interaction with UPS. The client repaired the break and painted the sign.
Now It is Finally in it's permanent home attracting attention to my clients business.

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6/18/2013

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This is my latest Mount Washington Valley's Chamber after hours voucher recipient.
The reguest was a golf theme with the house # and maybe their name.

I wanted to try a new trick on this one, I wanted the flag pole and flag to be tilted to the rest of the piece.
This meant I had to create a mesh object ( which is series of lines in layers that make up a mesh of the desired shape ).
You can rotate a mesh object but not a relief.
Once the mesh object is rotated then you change it into a relief.
it's difficult to see in this shot but you can make out how these two items are slanted.

Here is a shot of the finished result showing the tilt of the flag and pole.
It makes this piece much more dramatic having these two components raised and tilted

a better shot of the final piece.
This peice was presented to the recipient tonight at this months event at the Frontside Grind in North Conway, Nh.

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Donald A. Johnson

This is an on going story of my explorations into the artistic world,chronicling the process of this journey. Highlighting my successes as well as my failures. I'll try not to focus on the failures, but they are what has taught me the most.
I Owe the ability to take this journey to; My Mom
(for she bred in me a drive and creativity required for this type of trip) My Incredible Wife and Children for their support, and to the world of creative people that inspire me everyday.
One in particular is Dan Sawatzky (click here to meet Dan) This Guy has Changed the way I look at things. He is truly an artist and a Visionary with passion.

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