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Needed some Eye Candy

2/10/2012

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The only way to get someone to know what dimensional pieces are is to show them. It's difficult to describe.
So Along with the alphabet project (which not only gave me some experience but also gave me a host of examples of what is possible), I keep building up my arsenal of examples.
This shot shows the reliefs and slices I designed that would be glued up to make this next example.

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In addition to working with the router and urethane foam, and sculpting epoxy, every sign needs some type of support.
This piece is the base plate for the steel bracket I am fabricating and inserting into the Urethane foam.

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Above you can see the bracket and final glue up of the sign, then using a mutitude of tools the edges and glue lines are cleaned up and any little bits that need tweeking get attended to.
From there the sculpting is done. I added the roofing to the middle steeple , the stone work on the cabin chimney, and the thatched roofing on the cabin.

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The painting process is a fairly similar process in each sign, Primer, base coats, more base coats , details and glazing.

Finished off with a clear coat for protection and durability.

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Some detail painting after glazing helps to make certian features pop.
Not the case on this one,I wanted this piece to have the aged appearence throughout.

So there we now have another display piece to show potential clients.
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    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.
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    (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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