I spend my workdays on a computer (or I did when I had work, pre-coronavirus), so I like to spend my free time with paint on my hands and plaster under my nails. This series of 3D animals allowed me to do both. I created these weird animals (and dragons) using cardboard headed to the recycle bin, masking tape, plywood, and plaster bandage. I create the armatures from Amy’s and Lean Cuisine boxes and staple them in place on some old plywood. I add glass eyes then coat the entire piece in plaster bandage (the stuff casts are made from) then paint it with acrylic paint. The result is a dynamic and colorful critter that leaps off the wall.
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Side view of "Arthur the Doofus" - 20" x 28"
Front view of "Arthur the Doofus"
Another side view of "Arthur the Doofus"
The inspiration, Arthur the Doofus
"Tiny Pig" this piece measures approximately 3" x 3"
Tiny Dog Triptych - all dogs are approx. 3" x 3"
Dobie - approx 24" x 28"
Thar be Dragons. The wings are made from a cool moray vinyl I had left over from a set I designed. Approx. 24" x 24"
Flying Dragon in progress
"Crazy Dragon" - approx. 12" x 12" (including wings)
"Crazy Dragon" in progress
Yet another dragon
In progress
