SCULPTURE: "Kaiju Crab-Shark"

In 2013, I started sculpting a little series of "Kaiju Monster Heads". It's been a year since I've made one. This guy is a mutated "Crab-Shark". The little boat is a snack.

 

SCULPTURE: "Thark Warrior"

I'm a fan of author Edgar Rice Burroughs' book series that takes place on Mars ("Barsoom" to the indigenous beings). I also like the Disney movie called "John Carter" that was a good attempt to capture the adventure in the books. For fun, here's my take on a "THARK WARRIOR". They're 15 feet tall, have two sets of arms, and their eyes can swivel independently forwards and back to see without moving their heads. Their ears (antennae) are on the top of their heads, and big tusks protrude from their mouths. Lovely.

 

SCULPTURE: "Tribute to Ray"

I just finished a little Fan-Art tribute to the Master of "stop motion animation" and Fantasy films...Ray Harryhausen. I'm old enough to remember seeing Ray's movies when they first released in theaters on the "big screen". I decided to sculpt the "Ymir" from "20 Million Miles to Earth" and "Cyclops" from "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad". And, what the heck...why not make this into a winner-takes-all "Bobble-head Battle"!!!

Thought I'd add these posters from the original films for the "newbies" to Ray Harryhausen's work.

 

Leftover Sketches

Sometimes, when I have to wait for things like an oil change for my car, or while at an airport or flying, or waiting at a doctor's office ...I sketch. Today, I was looking at some of my older sketchbooks and ran across some "waiting" sketches that I had not scanned or posted yet. These sketches usually are "off the top of my head" and are just plain goofy. No surprise there.

 

CHALK ART: "Postcard #53"

Just finished with my latest postcard for the neighborhood. Those who know me well will not be surprised at the subject matter. I LOVE the "Big G"!!! Of course I was listening to multiple soundtracks from recent Godzilla movies while I worked. This postcard is a hybrid of chalk and paint.

 

SCULPTURE: "Cycloptopus"

I just finished my latest little project. This diorama was inspired by cover art for science fiction books from the 1950s. At the time, the alien creatures probably seemed a bit scary to readers. But I love the humor that is baked into that retro-future. This beast of mine is a "Cycloptopus" (I didn't come up with that term...google it and you'll find lots of variations on that theme). And the little guy with the jet pack...he needs to look where he's walking.
 

SCULPTURE: "Kaiju Bull Elk"

I just finished the latest addition to my series of "Kaiju Monster Heads". This one is a GIANT BULL ELK. His special powers are Lightning Antlers that deliver an Electro-Magnetic-Pulse, as well as an Ultra-Sonic-Boom caused by his ear-piercing vocalizations. I was inspired by the movie "Kong: Skull Island", and the gigantic mutant water buffalo featured there.

SCULPTURE: "The Traveler"

Just finished "The Traveler"...my latest sculpture. It can now be revealed what happened to the "Unlucky Ducky"...the cause was worthy.

 

SCULPTURE: "3 Billy Goats Gruff"

I just finished a new sculpture project that is inspired by some artwork from my past. In 1986, I participated in a "Kids Book" workshop and did 2 sketches as part of the homework. All these years later, I decided it would be fun to revive the concept with a 3D diorama of "3 Billy Goats Gruff". Kind of like what might be created for the old-school "View Master" toy.