Posts Tagged ‘Patina’
Emperor
Emperor It’s a simple shape but it really struck me as just right. I bent the steel, looked at it, and said aloud, “That’s it”. Amazing how that happens. I had to rework this one. Originally it had a really great patina but then rusted out. It was very mediocre. I ground it down and…
Read MoreReclining Nude
Reclining Nude Not entirely sure why but I was really inspired by Matisse’s Reclining Nude painting. I got a mailer and for the show at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts now and just hit me. I couldn’t do anything else until I got to the studio and did it. It was strange — a compulsion.…
Read MoreNessie
Nessie I’ve been on this jag for cubes. From straight-up cubes like Cube Farmer, to exploded cubes with Reclining Nude, Fractal Performer and Jackson Pollack’s Cubist Nightmare. Nessie is the last in that series. For now. I won’t tell you what I saw but it rhymes with hat and is black and annoys the hell…
Read MoreCube Farmer
Cube Farmer A continuation of my fascination with geometric shapes. I’m a really good metal box maker now. He looks really good in the snow too. Size: 8′ x 5′ x 3′ Price: Not For Sale
Read MoreAgitated Avians – Just Squawking Around
If you asked me what one my strengths is, I might say intelligence. Or being handsome (no laughing, you guys). But really it would be my willingness to take on a project even though I am not sure how to do it. A bit of a sink or swim philosophy. Some would argue it’s not…
Read MoreCome Warm Yourself
Come Warm Yourself While working on this piece it reminded me of my visit years ago to Monterey and Carmel, California. My wife and I had a drink at the Hogheads Bar — it was owned by Clint Eastwood at the time. We sat by the outdoor fire on a foggy night and enjoyed ourselves…
Read MoreCurls and Swirls
Curls and Swirls We went snorkeling in Key West for spring break. It involved a boat ride out to reef about 7 miles from shore. Besides seeing a 6′ barracuda, we saw some really fascinating corals. Thus an artist can find inspiration anywhere, but especially 20 foot down on a coral reef. Beautiful. Size: 20″…
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