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Some Casual Origami
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Did a little paper folding based on designs of some of the world's best origami artists. John Montroll is my favorite, and I've even memorized a few of his models. This time however I decided to try some others for a change of pace. From left to right: Nicolas Gajardo (Horse - Pink), Robert Lang (Blue Shark), Komatsu Hideo (Horse - Yellow), and Noboru Miyajima (Dog).
Mermaid Mugs
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My work colleagues arranged an evening of ceramic pottery lessons as a team building event, and I took the opportunity to reacquaint myself with clay. (The last time I touched clay was over 26 years ago) I settled on a mug design where a mermaid would serve as the handle. I only had 1.5 hours for my first attempt (Mermaid A), so I went back to the shop the following weekend and took my time with a second draft (Mermaid B). I left the final glazing to the ceramics instructor who is also the shop owner. I also had no idea how much detail would be lost... The color of the glaze is appropriately named "Deep Sea" which I really like for its aged bronze patina look. (Special thanks to the Ceramic Art Studio & Shop)
Concept sketches
Mermaid A - about 1.5 hours of sculpting (Wet clay)
Mermaid B - about 4 hours of sculpting (Wet clay)
Mermaid B (Dried clay)
Mermaid B 360 degree view.
Mermaid B Close Up
Mermaid B Close Up 2
Mermaid B with ceramic glaze
Mermaid B with ceramic glaze (Side view)
Mermaid B with ceramic glaze (Side view)
Mermaid A with ceramic glaze.
Alternative Media Sculptures
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Random Play-Doh sculptures I made during a Disney business seminar on creativity and innovation.
Possibly my only abstract work of art - a geometric study using magnetic balls.
Halloween Pumpkins
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Over the years I've carved a lot of Halloween pumpkins, mostly for work related parties or contests. My primary tool has always been a Swiss army knife, but I've also used wood chisels in my last two pumpkins to add more details.
Goblin Pumpkin - Swiss army knife
Skull Pumpkin (Lit) - Swiss army knife
Skull Pumpkin - Swiss army knife
Contemplation of Mortality Pumpkin - Swiss army knife and drill (for the pupil)
Contemplation of Mortality Pumpkin (Side 1)
Contemplation of Mortality Pumpkin (Side 2)
Ghoulish Pumpkin - Swiss army knife and chisel
Demonic Pumpkin (Side 1) - Swiss army knife and chisel
Demonic Pumpkin (Side 2)
My carving process. I based this pumpkin on a picture of a demon I found on the internet. The thickness of the pumpkin dictates the amount of detail I am able to add. I've seen some very cool pumpkins carved by real professionals on the web - amazing what can be done with this versatile fruit.
At my last company I won the annual Halloween pumpkin carving contest 4 years in a row. I left in my fifth year just two months before Halloween. (They gave me a new trophy with the spelling error corrected for 2013)
Four time repeat Halloween Pumpkin Carving Champion 2010 - 2013.
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