SCULPTURE: "Bird Feeder Bot"

I finally finished a project that I've been working on for 4 weeks. Meet my new "Bird Feeder Bot"! I don't weld, so I built this guy out of wood, and chose to cover it with "Bondo" to help it endure the various types of weather we have in Kansas City. I also chose to make the robot all rusty and worn-looking. Half of the fun for me is during the painting stages. I used two pieces of rebar to secure the feet to a large, heavy planter pot filled with dirt. I might plant some flowers in there in the Spring. We'll see if the birds like it!

 

SCULPTURE: "Flying Monkey #4"

In 2008, I started a sculpture series inspired by the Flying Monkeys from the Wizard of Oz, but done in a "steampunk" style. It's called the "Flying Monkey Squadron". Recently, I finally saw "Wicked" (I'd never even listened to any songs before the movie released). I was inspired to add a new character to the series. He's based loosely on the tiny "Golden Lion Tamarin". 

 

CHALK ART - "Postcard #61"

I've reached a milestone with today's posting. Decided that it was time to take a break for a while...like the good slacker that I am.