Author Topic: Artist Thread (Read 35553 times)

Ecosse · « **Reply #250 on:** September 23, 2009, 03:22:03 PM »

yeah. it's been posted before and to me it's like watching a helpless animal being tortured.

imo i consider stuff like this lazy "art" as it's merely a spectacle, and contributing nothing of artistic value. what's next, a crucifix in a jar of uri... oh, never mind. $:-\$

on another subject: my latest art piece will involve a running chain saw to the artist formally known as "the boob who chained up a honda motorcycle and let rip with the throttle."

IAmCitizenMe · « **Reply #251 on:** September 23, 2009, 04:26:45 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on September 23, 2009, 03:22:03 PM

on another subject: my latest art piece will involve a running chain saw to the artist formally known as "the boob who chained up a honda motorcycle and let rip with the throttle."

Hold on. Let me get my popcorn.

Ecosse · « **Reply #252 on:** September 23, 2009, 05:54:08 PM »

Quote from: IAmCitizenMe on September 23, 2009, 04:26:45 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on September 23, 2009, 03:22:03 PM
on another subject: my latest art piece will involve a running chain saw to the artist formally known as "the boob who chained up a honda motorcycle and let rip with the throttle."

Hold on. Let me get my popcorn.

736cc · « **Reply #253 on:** September 27, 2009, 06:18:08 AM »

I eventually get drawn back to painting local landscapes.

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old76cr · « **Reply #254 on:** September 27, 2009, 07:30:46 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on September 16, 2009, 12:05:58 AM

nicely done old76cr! fwiw i had a major crush on her as well. can't recall the lp title but the one where she's in a blue jacket and roller skates use to get me all worked up.

wow, "lp" and "roller skates"... for the kids that's cd and roller blades.

anyway, do you still paint?

Only with 2 coats of latex and a roller, but I'm going to get back into the oils when I retire in about 7 years....Thanks for the nice comments.

old76cr · « **Reply #255 on:** September 27, 2009, 07:35:58 AM »

Very nice 736cc! Maybe I will pull out the brushes a little sooner... getting inspired here!

mrblasty · « **Reply #256 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:38:20 AM »

I'm making my wife a gold ring for our 10 year anniversary. It will be made with 18 karat gold and for now an 8mm oval garnet of exceptional clarity. When money is flowing more I'll replace the stone with a ruby of the same size(the stones I've been looking at cost more than both my bikes

) I've got the ring shaped out in wax, still thinking on the setting. I'll casting the ring using a lost wax mold. This is the first time I have done anything like this, and I'll say that so far it's a lot of fun. I'll try to post pics as I go but I've got to be careful that she not see the evidence and spoil the surprise. Wish me luck.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #257 on:** September 28, 2009, 04:56:36 AM »

I've just finished a website for a local bike artist (actually Maidstone in Kent (UK)).

Here are some of his:

This one is in my office - part of the price for doing the site

To see them all and check out his latest "Rebel Read" work in progress:
www.classicbikegallery.co.uk

Ecosse · « **Reply #258 on:** September 28, 2009, 10:12:50 AM »

that's some really nice work steve, thanks for the link. i wonder, do artists have, as compared to other professions, unique requirements for web designing?

blasty, i can't wait to see your work. i've wanted to try lost wax my self one day but yours really is a labor of love.

SteveD CB500F · « **Reply #259 on:** September 28, 2009, 11:48:39 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on September 28, 2009, 10:12:50 AM

I wonder, do artists have, as compared to other professions, unique requirements for web designing?

No, not really.
Home page
Gallery
Mailing list

I forced him to put the biog up by saying that people would be interested in his history. He hates the photo!

mrblasty · « **Reply #260 on:** September 28, 2009, 01:26:36 PM »

Here is the rough shape of the ring. Like I said I'm still thinking about the setting hence the large chunk of wax on the top.

Ecosse · « **Reply #261 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:23:55 PM »

Quote from: SteveD CB500F on September 28, 2009, 11:48:39 AM

Quote from: Ecosse on September 28, 2009, 10:12:50 AM
I wonder, do artists have, as compared to other professions, unique requirements for web designing?

No, not really.
Home page
Gallery
Mailing list

I forced him to put the biog up by saying that people would be interested in his history. He hates the photo!

in a seminar i attended the speaker cautioned against placing links at the bottom of a page. they suggested top or side... and that's about all i recollect from that.

something many artists seem turned off by is the idea (especially for free lance) is the fact that one needs to be a salesman, and needs to "sell" one self. a bio and some kind of artist statement is encouraged.

Ecosse · « **Reply #262 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:26:17 PM »

Quote from: mrblasty on September 28, 2009, 01:26:36 PM

Here is the rough shape of the ring. Like I said I'm still thinking about the setting hence the large chunk of wax on the top.

neat! please keep us updated!

you do realize all her friend's husbands are going to hate you, right?

Frankenkit · « **Reply #263 on:** September 29, 2009, 05:56:49 PM »

I love lost wax. Are you going to be doing the investing (burnout and casting) or are you taking it somewhere? The one thing I've never been able to get 'right' is that somehow the ring is supposed to be very slightly smaller than the wax mold you've carved, and i always over-shoot and the ring ends up being way too big.

I'm sure yours will turn out great, and it's such a neat and unique thing to do.

Good on ya.

Maybe try looking at various settings in jewelry shops, particularly the ones that make their own pieces, and get an idea. Some artists are so happy to find another enthusiast that they'll offer a lot of very good advice.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #264 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:00:59 PM »

I don't know if you consider this art but here is a lil something I made out of a filing cabinet.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #265 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:05:58 PM »

And this.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #266 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:13:44 PM »

Before it was painted and mounted.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #267 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:16:24 PM »

Test fit of my street sign.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #268 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:19:08 PM »

The Chris Ash Battle Axe !

BlindJoe · « **Reply #269 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:50:30 PM »

all that stuff is really great rustrocket! esp. like the rose

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #270 on:** October 01, 2009, 10:57:51 PM »

Thanks BlindJoeDeath.

mrblasty · « **Reply #271 on:** October 22, 2009, 09:30:59 PM »

Update on the wife's ring. well after messing up the first wax mold and redoing it the entire family getting colds first, then the flu and now three infected ears between my son and I. I finally cast the ring tonight with failure. The burn out of the mold was incomplete and the crucible fooked me so I lost a little gold in the throw. So back to square one.

rustrocket92 · « **Reply #272 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:22:19 PM »

Installed gate.

moham · « **Reply #273 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:32:28 PM »

Don't know if this meets the criteria for this thread, but I just watched The Third Man last night, directed by Colin Reed (I think) and theres about a dozen shots in this film that are just out of this world. Piles of rubble, crazy old buildings and creepy shadows in all the right places. Just stunning...

b82ta · « **Reply #274 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:33:41 PM »

I don't what all you guys are counting/discounting but here's a lamp I designed and built. Its made of old books and 1/8in clear acrylic.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_RyzzAEO9ov8/StTDFa2J-VI/AAAAAAAAADU/CMVlwJkAhYg/s720/lightDesignsInArchOffice30.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs279.snc1/10617_688471266070_16927935_41302652_3165023_n.jpg

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