tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37699102805447593952024-03-21T06:18:06.020-07:00Working in the 3rd Dimensionshowcasing the work of 3D Illustrators, toy & model makers and artists working three-dimensionally.Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-34848335861071981922011-09-06T09:35:00.000-07:002011-09-10T15:45:19.996-07:00Carisa Swenson-by Ryan Friant<br />
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Since 2006, Carisa Swenson has been creating art dolls which have been exhibited in numerous galleries from New York City to Los Angeles, as well as published in Spectrum 17. She currently resides in New York.<br />
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Generally, I start right in with sculpting the head, hands and feet of the doll; only once finished with sculpting and painting the head and limbs do I begin creating the armature. The armature consists of aluminum wire, with quilt batting wrapped around the wire to fill out the form. A layer of foss shape is then sewn on, which when heated (using a heat gun), provides greater stability and keeps all the batting in place. Usually at this point I have a pretty good idea as to what clothing the doll will be wearing, and swatches of fabric are cut out and pinned to the doll to get a sense of whether the colors and patterns will work or not. Once the clothing is finished, details are added, such as buttons, whiskers or hair.<br />
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Fingers, small paintbrushes, dental tools, needles.<br />
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Whenever I need to fill the creative well, I head to the woods. It doesn't matter how long I escape for- it can be an hour long walk, or a day-long hike; any time spent away form the city and surrounded by trees helps to refresh and inspire. Wandering around museums, or used bookstores also helps. If none of those options are available, I'll settle for an hour or two of video games.<br />
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Something in the field of ornithology, perhaps an avian biologist.<br />
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Don't be afraid of constructive criticism. Set aside time every day to practice or advance your craft. Even if you only have 15 minutes, MAKE TIME. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you'll only improve if you set aside huge swaths of time to devote to your art. Most likely those opportunities will be limited, so work with what you have. I often wake up early before heading to my day job just so I can squeeze in an hour or so of sculpting time, since I tend to be most productive in the morning hours. Knowing I have to stop at a certain time helps me focus on the task at hand.<br />
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Many of my dolls are looking for good homes and are up for sale at galleries in Los Angeles, most notably Cactus Gallery and The Hive Gallery, as well as Dollirium Art Doll Emporium in Canada. Dolls which return to me from shows are carefully packed up in boxes and kept in safe places within our home. Ideally, the dolls would be on display, but I just haven’t found the perfect cabinet yet!</span></div>
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Working in the 3rd Dimension would like to thank Carisa for sharing her art with everyone. Below you can find a link to Carisa's website as well as a few of the galleries that she mentioned.</div>
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<a href="http://www.goblinfruitstudio.com/">www.goblinfruitstudio.com</a>, e-mail: info@goblinfruitstudio.com</div>
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<a href="http://www.eclecticcactus.com/index.htm">Cactus Gallery</a></div>
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<a href="http://hivegallery.com/2010/">The Hive Gallery</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.dollirium.ca/">Dollirium Art Doll Emporium</a></div>
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All images <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">© Carisa Swenson 2011</span></div>
<br />illworxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15245620756147452688noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-67531850393002908882011-08-23T20:29:00.000-07:002011-08-23T21:56:47.598-07:00The Tinkertown Museum
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<br />My girlfriend and I have recently relocated to Albuquerque, NM and one stop that ranked high on our list of places to visit was the Tinkertown Museum in Sandia Park, NM. The museum is a collection of vibrant dioramas, often augmented with motor animated elements to further add to the fun of these densely packed scenes. Often times while visiting this site, I had the sense that this was the precursor to the "Eye Spy" book series. Admission is $3, which is absolutely worth it, and you will want to bring a handful of quarters for a few of the coin operated automata and the vintage carnival machines like automated fortune tellers and an Uncle Sam you can shake hands with (and then Uncle Sam judges your moral character).
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<br />Tinkertown was crafted, collected and assembled for over 40 years by mid-western artist Ross Ward. Ward was a self-taught artist who spent the majority of his career as a carnival painter and created the beginnings of Tinkertown in his spare time. Ross Ward was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in February of 1998 at the age of 57. The Ward family continues to maintain Tinkertown in his memory and the museum is currently in its 21st season of operation.
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<br />You can visit the Tinkertown Museum online <a href="http://tinkertown.com/?page_id=70">here</a>.
<br />All photos were taken by Ryan Friant and Jen G. Benson.
<br />illworxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15245620756147452688noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-66713053074836093192011-08-08T09:20:00.000-07:002011-08-08T10:47:37.625-07:00Jocelyn Marsh<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">-By Ryan Friant</p><p class="MsoNormal">First off, I'd like to welcome everyone back to the Working in the 3rd Dimension blog. My name is Ryan Friant and I create dimensional illustrations under the alias of illworx. I will be helping Liz maintain the blog by co-curating the artists and features. I'd like to get right into it and kick things off with the haunting work of Jocelyn Marsh.</p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><!--StartFragment--> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Jocelyn Marsh began her career in the arts with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Washing State University.<span> </span>From an early age she wrote fantastical fiction stories that eventually translated into mythical creatures and tales told through sculpture.<span> </span>In 2001, Marsh traveled from Southeast Asia to Western Europe and eventually settled down in Brussels, Belgium where she continued to write and collect discarded treasures.<span> </span>It was in Belgium that a taste for the macabre and a love of science and historical fictions took hold for Jocelyn and by the time she returned to Los Angeles in 2003, a serious study into assemblage art ensued with the small collection she had started abroad.<span> </span>For eight years Marsh has been collecting skeletons, vintage toys, and other oddities bringing them together to form creatures yet unseen to tell stories she once put down on the page.<span> </span>Marsh currently lives and works in Los Angeles.</p> <!--EndFragment--> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
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<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">W3D: How did you start working dimensionally?</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); "><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">
<br /></span></span></p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">I started working dimensionally by making dioramas with found objects. I was doing primarily landscapes that included animal figurines, old necklaces, fabric, old photographs, bones, teeth, and any number of odds and ends. Slowly, I started combining the found objects in such a way that they became more sculptural and finally, I found ways to create my own parts to take the place of found objects so that the creatures themselves were the primary focus of each piece.</span></p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I usually start with an image or a single thought that I want to expand on. My second step is usually to do a character study and write out a narrative to bring the world I’m about to create to life on paper. I started out in the arts as a fiction writer and find myself drawing from that part of my life quite a bit. Once I have a plan, I start gathering all kinds of materials from paint, epoxy clay, hardware, and cast metal objects to fabrics and resins. I also spend a lot of early Sunday mornings at the flea markets of Los Angeles in search of interesting objects to cast and old picture frames. When I have what I need to get started, I start assembling. Depending on the project, this can mean having a soldering station going in one room while paint is drying outside and clay is curing in another room. By the end of the construction process, I like to have things very tied off and tied together. I tend to create narratives with each series of pieces that work together to tell a story. </div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">W3D: What tools are typically used in your pieces?</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I use anything I see in front of me to get the job done. Since I work at a fast pace and focus so intently on each piece, I often find myself unprepared when it comes time to do certain little tasks. For example, I’ll be holding a wing on which I’ve just applied a quick-drying adhesive without securing the body to its mechanical arm first. I end up just holding the body with a pair of pliers and waiting for the whole thing to set before I can position it properly. The process can become a game of Twister and is something I’m actually trying to improve. Typically though, I use Dremels, a Foredom flex shaft tool kit, homemade soldering tools, blow torches, glue guns, surgical tools, watchmaker’s tools, every kind of adhesive known to man, and a basic handyman’s tool kit. But honestly, my new favorite multi-purpose tool is the safety pin.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; ">
<br /></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family:";"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">W3D: What do you do with the sculptures you’ve created?</span></span></i></span><!--EndFragment--> </p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">
<br /></span></span></p></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">There are a few different retail locations in Los Angeles that carry my work including Gold Bug, Beau & Aero, Dialect, and Gather. And, coming soon to New York City, Condor. My pieces can also be inquired about through </span></span><a href="mailto:jen@artduet.net"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">jen@artduet.net</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">. Sometimes though, if pieces are just coming from a show, or waiting to go to a show, they can be found pouring out of every room of my house.</span></span></p></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">
<br /></span></span></p></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><!--StartFragment--><span style="font-family:";"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">W3D: If you weren’t an artist, what else could you see yourself pursuing?</span></i></span></span><!--EndFragment--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-family:'Times New Roman';"><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; ">
<br /></p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; ">Apart from being an artist, I have also been working on an artistic career in the film industry in Los Angeles for 8 years. So, simultaneously while I do this, I am always working toward production designing for some of the great macabre, quirky, stylized, enchanting directors of our time. My dream is that one day, all will flow together and I will get to bring some of my tiny worlds to life in a big way on the big screen.</p>
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<br /></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; ">We here at Working in the 3rd Dimension would like to thank Jocelyn for her time. Below you can find a link to Jocelyn's website as well as links to some of the retail outlets she mentioned.</p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><a href="http://www.jocelynmarsh.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">www.jocelynmarsh.com</span></a>, </p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">jocelyn@jocelynmarsh.com</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><a href="http://goldbugpasadena.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Gold Bug</span></a></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><a href="http://www.beauandaero.com/index2.php#/home/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Beau & Arrow</span></a></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><a href="http://www.downtowndialect.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Dialect</span></a></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';">All images © Jocelyn Marsh 2011 </span></div>illworxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15245620756147452688noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-71350354020031281832010-08-07T07:26:00.000-07:002010-08-07T07:26:47.424-07:00SORRY FOR THE SILENCE!This year has been incredibly busy with one tough deadline after the next. I apologize for not being able to post since February, but I've literally had no time. Now that things are a little calmer I'm going to try to get back in the swing of posting about great 3D artists and their news... so here's some news to start you off with: Back in early February I posted about <a href="http://3dillustrations.blogspot.com/2010/02/brixpix.html">Brixpix</a>, an artist in Florida who works in 3D making really cool toys. He's having a show later this month so please check it out if you can!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9yNSeE0iqccOoeGw1hNoyaBtk944mMkiRXmnshVKIsdHqcyVqwBBSMIZSzO6JuZNUV9XEv8G_HYxLzjbaP82jnBiBsYMw849Sr9J4A9f8gliFdC7pW7nJjrWmh19OBc7htwp7rCR3_Y/s1600/brixpix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9yNSeE0iqccOoeGw1hNoyaBtk944mMkiRXmnshVKIsdHqcyVqwBBSMIZSzO6JuZNUV9XEv8G_HYxLzjbaP82jnBiBsYMw849Sr9J4A9f8gliFdC7pW7nJjrWmh19OBc7htwp7rCR3_Y/s320/brixpix.jpg" /></a></div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-44741458124135536092010-02-22T08:12:00.000-08:002010-02-22T08:13:27.221-08:00Matei Apostolescu<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9shT0M5CgmvBKrRyM2T-8_lLXO1zTxUzO1vbiI4r_SyehJXk_OFR_pudQ2Zj9ifRRL_DNaXbPRez1R8G0j6njpyScWMrH39aUXDgMK3Q2DRTc0sbE3CaB3q_cWa75rV6SHWa0rOXpbQ/s1600-h/_MG_8579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM9shT0M5CgmvBKrRyM2T-8_lLXO1zTxUzO1vbiI4r_SyehJXk_OFR_pudQ2Zj9ifRRL_DNaXbPRez1R8G0j6njpyScWMrH39aUXDgMK3Q2DRTc0sbE3CaB3q_cWa75rV6SHWa0rOXpbQ/s320/_MG_8579.JPG" /></a></div><div>Meet <a href="http://www.013a.com/">Matei Apostolescu</a>, an artist in Romania working dimensionally. Born in 1983 in Bucharest Romania, Matei is a self taught freelance illustrator and proud member of the DepthCore collective. He has worked for various clients and had exhibitions in London, Berlin, Bucharest, Istanbul.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjL3bmXSknP3bjtkA9a5B95jSUdkq1mc3AuzKXyj8414e_1-hIrt6QuOdofThJG3fxwpAwKJXCc4CB0HQ9E-5fsTbKQQdz0PfYjLefgzEbtc-21wfbRwBHmU4MwxAxo6ZXA8_fvNWN4Q/s1600-h/_MG_8611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjL3bmXSknP3bjtkA9a5B95jSUdkq1mc3AuzKXyj8414e_1-hIrt6QuOdofThJG3fxwpAwKJXCc4CB0HQ9E-5fsTbKQQdz0PfYjLefgzEbtc-21wfbRwBHmU4MwxAxo6ZXA8_fvNWN4Q/s320/_MG_8611.JPG" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">How or why did you start working dimensionally?</span><br />
I started as a kid, when i was about 6 i was making fleets of planes out of dirt because there was a terrible lack of toys in communist times. We had lots of fun with them because, unlike real toys, if you broke one it could easily be modeled into something new. I rediscovered modeling when a friend showed me polymer clay and what people were doing with it and since then i've been having lots of fun with this stuff. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVnD3ZwiXEJ6UoyolZTgrxu0a11_ue0Y3HgQRJa0b9vWO2e5aggmIB9NR0Mlq5d0iTiHFrAX1IGS9yE7WkG31GzVWNSbKMZKqSbcIs_WrSIgDh0huUv1OfwTJrNVmt4Y_STpiD7GVBXM/s1600-h/_MG_8502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVnD3ZwiXEJ6UoyolZTgrxu0a11_ue0Y3HgQRJa0b9vWO2e5aggmIB9NR0Mlq5d0iTiHFrAX1IGS9yE7WkG31GzVWNSbKMZKqSbcIs_WrSIgDh0huUv1OfwTJrNVmt4Y_STpiD7GVBXM/s320/_MG_8502.JPG" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span><br />
At the moment i try to translate characters from my illustrations to real life objects so my influences come mostly from illustrators, H.R Giger remains one of my favorite. He is an incredible painter/illustrator but an awesome sculptor too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7XCyfyjBHmpMvyb6_0IVHAo92Tsrgg9ac8QOs-58PmQu84AJ8a99ebgLFiC6y4TVTyNIT6R-J0fQ_PSrPsoZQAHh7DVavv0tVCcYDhgQ2DkZTA4UQ7efmPQk8kwbOdKdhpgR-40U7Vo/s1600-h/_MG_8709.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7XCyfyjBHmpMvyb6_0IVHAo92Tsrgg9ac8QOs-58PmQu84AJ8a99ebgLFiC6y4TVTyNIT6R-J0fQ_PSrPsoZQAHh7DVavv0tVCcYDhgQ2DkZTA4UQ7efmPQk8kwbOdKdhpgR-40U7Vo/s320/_MG_8709.JPG" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Please describe your working process.</span> </div><div>I use polymer clay and it's pretty much about experimentation, right now i'm working on larger and more complex models. I use pressed aluminum sheets to created the skeleton and cover them in polymer clay, the rest is pretty much usual modeling :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4ZL_u9uYOzCYklP3jq1QYpwOSC3RbdOTVnQQXrR7rnqO0YRzjIir8Rc8drfMwgIUcPAV0wyHOE0LQ1HocKv0wPihrKsNeiwb_4n-BGRuhh_bdXY2ICJx6Hh9wsr0mQx4ibwiTODjc3w/s1600-h/ro3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4ZL_u9uYOzCYklP3jq1QYpwOSC3RbdOTVnQQXrR7rnqO0YRzjIir8Rc8drfMwgIUcPAV0wyHOE0LQ1HocKv0wPihrKsNeiwb_4n-BGRuhh_bdXY2ICJx6Hh9wsr0mQx4ibwiTODjc3w/s320/ro3.jpg" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">What do you enjoy most / least about working dimensionally?</span> </div><div>Well, the fact that it really changes the way you draw and perceive illustration. I started working recently but I can feel it has a major impact in my drawn stuff, I draw more easy in a way. Perhaps an inconvenience is the fact that I now need to find a much larger space but apart from that I'm looking forward to creating more polymer clay toys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNn9DzpkRBGmPtEWwvFj9iUtPKxI2XR_vYBqPPaze758V1LG8i2JXIhb-7B6tkSoD0dxs8QmYTN5yKvSmtmOE8GuRK_FylI73P4wCb46NLu0UKx4njFuJ9fRsFuvQjDKWOsPd4xxNuHjE/s1600-h/aaa2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNn9DzpkRBGmPtEWwvFj9iUtPKxI2XR_vYBqPPaze758V1LG8i2JXIhb-7B6tkSoD0dxs8QmYTN5yKvSmtmOE8GuRK_FylI73P4wCb46NLu0UKx4njFuJ9fRsFuvQjDKWOsPd4xxNuHjE/s320/aaa2.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfGN8hxFvy-ITqGoQRBexW1mnaFZ8JcEVkutmiKLrpBrXmXwkQGLoavddVJiPzHiVkqSDu716qfwMCZg2th6Xfbmlq_ZppqdkyeHRZ_N2UxKWHrVQHqatyKDxJhwacwWnCfYEFGJrCSA/s1600-h/cr2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfGN8hxFvy-ITqGoQRBexW1mnaFZ8JcEVkutmiKLrpBrXmXwkQGLoavddVJiPzHiVkqSDu716qfwMCZg2th6Xfbmlq_ZppqdkyeHRZ_N2UxKWHrVQHqatyKDxJhwacwWnCfYEFGJrCSA/s320/cr2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggImdHAFGCJzCOFmQoTMaNLhJKE3Z3cQODnwxKtT7m9fwZNRM-oac-ODASy2Htc-hCV75eaIuMWBVZoD_EDU0avWzcS8_U8_ZLpznm7oTgTawq-yy2k174AtQns7ATW6pMrJ7fwGky3tY/s1600-h/r1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggImdHAFGCJzCOFmQoTMaNLhJKE3Z3cQODnwxKtT7m9fwZNRM-oac-ODASy2Htc-hCV75eaIuMWBVZoD_EDU0avWzcS8_U8_ZLpznm7oTgTawq-yy2k174AtQns7ATW6pMrJ7fwGky3tY/s320/r1.jpg" /></a></div><div>Matei Apostolescu</div><div><a href="http://www.013a.com/">www.013a.com</a></div><div>mateiapostolescu@gmail.com</div><div>All images and content © Matei Apostolescu</div></div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-74554991071964796612010-02-19T05:08:00.000-08:002010-02-19T05:09:28.807-08:00Eric Lewis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0NfsNRUfreENjqBBgoO96TDL4gIptbcODsCL-1h8QoTmIO4gkPL2KqTiqlK8WD58z2XJtmpPTT6yEpT6zVMrzxY6UjuRzpsj4BPQxpN8wjY11TufbogT1gIiC732BvKkz7Nl_BFRvcU/s1600-h/early+flowers+best.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0NfsNRUfreENjqBBgoO96TDL4gIptbcODsCL-1h8QoTmIO4gkPL2KqTiqlK8WD58z2XJtmpPTT6yEpT6zVMrzxY6UjuRzpsj4BPQxpN8wjY11TufbogT1gIiC732BvKkz7Nl_BFRvcU/s320/early+flowers+best.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">When was the last time you made art out of your garbage? My friend <a href="http://www.ericlewis.com/">Eric Lewis</a>, famous for his clever New Yorker cartoons, does just that!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61hTe9ILnwL0podK03VZyHjGXSEO-Wft8vsVXMlSZnqOhaaxIJUuw_pnsv3OqILrBDUOGW6coaocpZDJXV1pAMcUmU1sYSGX0gsEcA4kbUgozv0N-I1jTx0IQKxW4jiXaXULWBJeXwuo/s1600-h/GarbageFlowers_0027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg61hTe9ILnwL0podK03VZyHjGXSEO-Wft8vsVXMlSZnqOhaaxIJUuw_pnsv3OqILrBDUOGW6coaocpZDJXV1pAMcUmU1sYSGX0gsEcA4kbUgozv0N-I1jTx0IQKxW4jiXaXULWBJeXwuo/s320/GarbageFlowers_0027.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"I was born and raised the son of two psychiatrists (kinda explains a lot?) in New Haven, CT. I have lived in NYC since my undergrad days at Columbia University. After that I went to film school, designed t-shirt graphics for a resortwear company, was a room-service waiter at a posh hotel, designed garden products for Martha Stewart, and finally went back to school for Industrial Design at RISD. I love Star Trek (The Original Series), the Grateful Dead, Barack Obama, and cats (I own two - Oliver & Daisy)."</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVGZjk94gRR0oR8s5qf6WFTECCbs_wGDJFCllBCxHnOY2sYKxKARN3tQeL-FFuv7VgqBv3RF3rU07NaWSH8QnCfXKykfBGpnA6WhR07zm-VDD13pzMJh9K8TkgX1LsSdIcS2ebkRrEqo/s1600-h/kindergarten+robot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVGZjk94gRR0oR8s5qf6WFTECCbs_wGDJFCllBCxHnOY2sYKxKARN3tQeL-FFuv7VgqBv3RF3rU07NaWSH8QnCfXKykfBGpnA6WhR07zm-VDD13pzMJh9K8TkgX1LsSdIcS2ebkRrEqo/s320/kindergarten+robot.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">How or why did you start working dimensionally?</span> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Not sure when it started, but I should probably credit art teachers in kindergarten as well as my mom, who always encouraged my artistic endeavors. The above image is a recent drawing of a kindergarten art project that coincidentally involved using recycled products.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oexh6QzzYeQVLyCfib9Tj-2RQkGI7eEKVqo5CRYEGCe8RZ5DWdvK15L42B68mvRrdBuboLvDK1sGCPnj_sWZ-GDODiGQ7j4HZl7y94MslcxHXmKuhvNlCbJuzEReWXBnDckHLVkvorI/s1600-h/g-flo+bouq+2+full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8oexh6QzzYeQVLyCfib9Tj-2RQkGI7eEKVqo5CRYEGCe8RZ5DWdvK15L42B68mvRrdBuboLvDK1sGCPnj_sWZ-GDODiGQ7j4HZl7y94MslcxHXmKuhvNlCbJuzEReWXBnDckHLVkvorI/s320/g-flo+bouq+2+full.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Tibor Kalman, the late, great graphic designer was a huge influence on me - I had the pleasure of being his personal assistant for a summer. His best two lessons: 1. Simplify, simplify, simplify. Then, just when you think your design is as simple as it can possibly be, make it even one step MORE simple. 2. As a designer, look for opportunities with the minimum number of assholes between you and your audience/consumers.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgapGskBiIh2S_oiVxbULfVrrYUPXLfmdGGZway0MhBzMzHM6AuwxRd3sKj9rpciTt9M_XvRQjvfpoeV2HqMDd30o7xwo-yOmtTKphzYSNSpYuwfNzcdHeId8JjACdAHk9kY-CkdIYk3kg/s1600-h/g-flo+giant+group+of+pix+040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgapGskBiIh2S_oiVxbULfVrrYUPXLfmdGGZway0MhBzMzHM6AuwxRd3sKj9rpciTt9M_XvRQjvfpoeV2HqMDd30o7xwo-yOmtTKphzYSNSpYuwfNzcdHeId8JjACdAHk9kY-CkdIYk3kg/s320/g-flo+giant+group+of+pix+040.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Please describe your working process.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">When I'm working with garbage, I will collect stuff even if I have no idea what to do with it. But I try to keep it on view in my apartment, and let its presence slowly inspire me. I kept a junk bicycle in my bedroom for several weeks before one day it dawned on me how to make it into a functional stool (image below). Besides that, I like to wait until a couple of days before something is due - deadlines really get my adrenaline and inspiration moving! :)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iD8CLEgayY4h-kH1lAuFUHDOzCaAHBM4bwTkEMe3bO1qLGkBBIK1QBIg7RlHB4Kd2JQ1eY11I4VpztoJBKE2GEkVPVjfXkbpZRc-H3Jqyv60Iz76SnlUi1gBZC1-Dy4emBW5hOqP094/s1600-h/racer-stool.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4iD8CLEgayY4h-kH1lAuFUHDOzCaAHBM4bwTkEMe3bO1qLGkBBIK1QBIg7RlHB4Kd2JQ1eY11I4VpztoJBKE2GEkVPVjfXkbpZRc-H3Jqyv60Iz76SnlUi1gBZC1-Dy4emBW5hOqP094/s200/racer-stool.gif" width="191" /></a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">What do you enjoy most / least about working dimensionally?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I love it when my 3D creations work from several angles - i.e. a sculpture that one can walk 360 degress around and always find interesting. That's sometimes how I know whether a garbage flower will work or not - if I have to worry about which way the leaf is pointing, it's probably not such a great garbage flower to begin with. And I love forgetting all my troubles as I engage in an aesthetic/design exercise. Joy. Enjoy least?...hmmm - finding space in my apartment to build stuff - it's impossible! Guess I need a studio.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eadiN9dHfeCIIQ8gR4WC2-KY0Dr06h0JSLQSdwwxdTooaqFbgw4doPQIpzGeHr_d0gf9MW7Z-QQ2PZPI4pF1vF-4LSbYWsn1V-sJVC5ulEznppU-12QLGbvcf_6fBqDH-x0Bj7B4eGE/s1600-h/GarbageFlowers_0051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eadiN9dHfeCIIQ8gR4WC2-KY0Dr06h0JSLQSdwwxdTooaqFbgw4doPQIpzGeHr_d0gf9MW7Z-QQ2PZPI4pF1vF-4LSbYWsn1V-sJVC5ulEznppU-12QLGbvcf_6fBqDH-x0Bj7B4eGE/s320/GarbageFlowers_0051.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Eric Lewis - Garbage Flowers</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://ericlewis.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">ericlewis.com</span></a></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://garbageflowers.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">garbageflowers.com</span></a></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">eric@garbageflowers.com</span></span></div><div style="font: 12.0px Arial; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">All images and content © Eric Lewis</span></span></div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-4404776614551076142010-02-12T05:41:00.000-08:002010-02-12T06:16:32.016-08:00Miss Pearl Grey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKYMQ_b9LKCDtkAk9vBt2nwxM-3h7MYZXN07D07PXCE1r6P_q5smAW0NY6N9-o0vsVrlB36qeNEsELNmpDmmdHXrF_-NZafoJljctS2-NrdvnE3cYS6yLjXCQQD_9ALo8WC95uW6ooE4/s1600-h/Lizlomaximage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsKYMQ_b9LKCDtkAk9vBt2nwxM-3h7MYZXN07D07PXCE1r6P_q5smAW0NY6N9-o0vsVrlB36qeNEsELNmpDmmdHXrF_-NZafoJljctS2-NrdvnE3cYS6yLjXCQQD_9ALo8WC95uW6ooE4/s320/Lizlomaximage1.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Meet </span><a href="http://www.misspearlgrey.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Miss Pearl Grey</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, an artist in the UK working in 3D! </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"Hello! My name is Kellie, but you can call me Miss Pearl Grey, if you like."</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux7fi10mhE90GqqHt4jbWG8NQZuuNwqBPxULGGiHgs-0DI3tJe6YT9zcWIr8p-QFdxpH1ufH-cLxm_gKMcMN207R6uHrTbu7SgUjc0jVCdZkv9napNuOEklQNKntVr1uvPO2aWpQ2PLs/s1600-h/EGLENTINE+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiux7fi10mhE90GqqHt4jbWG8NQZuuNwqBPxULGGiHgs-0DI3tJe6YT9zcWIr8p-QFdxpH1ufH-cLxm_gKMcMN207R6uHrTbu7SgUjc0jVCdZkv9napNuOEklQNKntVr1uvPO2aWpQ2PLs/s320/EGLENTINE+2.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">How or why did you start working dimensionally?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
I was always drawing and became very interested in making minatures as a child. My Grandfather built me a beautiful Doll's House that I was able to furnish with little objects I had made myself and people I crafted from pipe cleaners, cotton wool, tights and material. I eventually ran out of rooms for them all to live in, so it became more like a Hostel for tiny people!<br />
I have a rather short attention span sometimes, so consequently I tend to ricochet back and forth between 2 and 3 dimensional illustrating when I temporarily tire of one or the other (it is usually on the break between each that my interest is reignited!).</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HFo0fb5V5kSQY3SlW2L45IVC1KS4nZQ7qG5dL2paYzWbrCr9mj5Qc2TY3PaBWO0Ss4PjkTEL5dcmi_XMM9gcM7gUM0AIoJha7ct6FAA8KgTMUY6ZU8Gcmvkvm5alGWYibIPPJI4-I6U/s1600-h/lizlomaximage5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HFo0fb5V5kSQY3SlW2L45IVC1KS4nZQ7qG5dL2paYzWbrCr9mj5Qc2TY3PaBWO0Ss4PjkTEL5dcmi_XMM9gcM7gUM0AIoJha7ct6FAA8KgTMUY6ZU8Gcmvkvm5alGWYibIPPJI4-I6U/s320/lizlomaximage5.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What or who has influenced the way you work? </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I am constantly in awe of the sheer talent out there! I have a wide range of inspirations which include (but are not limited to) Aardman, FaultyOptic, Red Nose Studio and Liz Lomax. I also consider myself very lucky to have a supportive cast of family and friends, who are invariably willing to endure my antisocial tendencies when working on new pieces.</span> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtATGCCeO9d3PE-IPRUmgnb_2mBCFFOJkNOlYZADo-I7gLKuFpNPDpDxcRmB_Q_Of-2Ued6WP83rmM2sLg6wdV3dQGfH0b8ahcrgZUf6pHWdnPpR_mI3Irm3OUEsIialenXwYPWWEdvVI/s1600-h/lizlomaximage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtATGCCeO9d3PE-IPRUmgnb_2mBCFFOJkNOlYZADo-I7gLKuFpNPDpDxcRmB_Q_Of-2Ued6WP83rmM2sLg6wdV3dQGfH0b8ahcrgZUf6pHWdnPpR_mI3Irm3OUEsIialenXwYPWWEdvVI/s320/lizlomaximage2.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Please describe your working process.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I always start with sketches. Each character is visualised on paper from a variety of angles in order to provide accurate viewpoints later on. Once I have started sculpting I find it very helpful to have my own drawings on the desk so that I can see exactly how much curve the chin needs, or where a particular wart should be. This said, however, my models are rarely the same as the initial sketch by the end! </span></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I usually start with a wire or tin foil armature and build onto this with Super Sculpey. I fire the initial sculpt in the oven and then each subsequent layer is fixed with a very hot hairdryer (my models are usually small enough that this is sufficient). Occasionally I pad out some of the bulkier characters with upholstery wadding to save using so much Sculpey, these are just fixed with the hairdryer. I use children's plasticine modelling tools, scalpels and cocktail sticks to sculpt faces and details. Some of the features are just about being resourceful with materials. I am a bit of a hoarder so I tend to hang onto scraps of old material and things most people would throw away- I know they will come in handy sooner or later. I usually paint with acrylics but learned the hard way that you should always seal the paint with varnish (I use the Matte variety). Once the characters are ready I arrange the props and backgrounds accordingly and photograph, editing afterwards in Photoshop where necessary.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEWySSkPcG-QDDnecF0LTFDk-5JM-QQur9_tq-QfRa629t7FJSYGxQPvBdLOdElLDNoOd12bJxbpxW_6_psaeeC1Hce3fa3lxfYRNrTnoVEgzJfZhfjNZsWsddG52tquTG1x6rbLULrU/s1600-h/lizlomaximage4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFEWySSkPcG-QDDnecF0LTFDk-5JM-QQur9_tq-QfRa629t7FJSYGxQPvBdLOdElLDNoOd12bJxbpxW_6_psaeeC1Hce3fa3lxfYRNrTnoVEgzJfZhfjNZsWsddG52tquTG1x6rbLULrU/s320/lizlomaximage4.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What do you the enjoy most / least about working dimensionally?</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I would have to say that the most frustrating thing for me is overheating my models, burning them to a crisp when I wander off to make a cup of tea. When I overheat them they shatter a lot more easily and this can be very time consuming to fix! Materials can be very costly, too. But the overall satisfaction I get from seeing the final images and from other people's reactions makes it very rewarding. I am also a tremendous perfectionist, but I don't think that ever really leaves you.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNaDqPs2ptrRAle_Ah8V7rrY4WZPLWv5HsruJyTgdYWEhq0UYT9D4CxoVmdWitGUhEZCpBlK41Z-1g7doASrD53R3gfNsIBNkI1eb2uCgxNUxpF5yjFA479klyoY72l0sifjYC3a7ujI/s1600-h/lizlomaximage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNaDqPs2ptrRAle_Ah8V7rrY4WZPLWv5HsruJyTgdYWEhq0UYT9D4CxoVmdWitGUhEZCpBlK41Z-1g7doASrD53R3gfNsIBNkI1eb2uCgxNUxpF5yjFA479klyoY72l0sifjYC3a7ujI/s320/lizlomaximage3.jpg" /></a></div>Kellie Black<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Pearl Grey Illustration</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">All images and content © Miss Pearl Grey</span>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-30588952947832655802010-02-03T08:37:00.000-08:002010-02-03T08:38:07.384-08:00Bent Objects by Terry Border<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_4Vr9eATuwWx-vVHR832KdjHzeEKbJT0iSx34OTqrCbZHH4fyzA1lr3cTetnhSL4U6m84NxSKI0H9LgnuvlCAuaDuRWPHt5KMNwZiW4uBUcu75myOsZ2GhlSNc2usLP0QaKZYJdlpss/s1600-h/horrific-yarn-(ny).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_4Vr9eATuwWx-vVHR832KdjHzeEKbJT0iSx34OTqrCbZHH4fyzA1lr3cTetnhSL4U6m84NxSKI0H9LgnuvlCAuaDuRWPHt5KMNwZiW4uBUcu75myOsZ2GhlSNc2usLP0QaKZYJdlpss/s320/horrific-yarn-(ny).jpg" /></a></div>The other day Chris Sickels of <a href="http://www.rednosestudio.com/">Red Nose Studio</a> fame sent me a link to this amazing blog incase it might be of interest for the 3D blog... was it ever! I was blown away and immediately got to in touch with Terry Border of <a href="http://www.bentobjects.blogspot.com/">Bent Objects</a>.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcN5hTSNQzglif7ymeyj5k6z-LExnXlNTrST2ZpyESyl1qJFsBDndxd7J848cthYQfn43XXpd2elef2vlmoZdnE8PUuIyuKLuzcOubwRFJG5eTiTT3MkPzmFBh5lbAOja6gHaj7khgeM/s1600-h/Little-Dog-Frank-(ny).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcN5hTSNQzglif7ymeyj5k6z-LExnXlNTrST2ZpyESyl1qJFsBDndxd7J848cthYQfn43XXpd2elef2vlmoZdnE8PUuIyuKLuzcOubwRFJG5eTiTT3MkPzmFBh5lbAOja6gHaj7khgeM/s320/Little-Dog-Frank-(ny).jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">How did you start to work dimensionally?</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">I've always been more comfortable working in 3D. My drawing skills never get out of the realm of the doodle. I also like to tell the story of how I started working much larger, making mobiles and sculptures, and after I failed to sell several of them, I decided to start working smaller. As I started working smaller, I got more relaxed, and started to have more fun. My work really took off shortly afterward. </span></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYVUvQCC0Gvv6jQkLcl7_Soi0oxo-zh9P98v4jZKmQKOgtGCOiIIjgeS7WLJACZAJ5hNoAJknD_UiFotP1jUAfMoGvi4ecv-Iw6wX7NQirw5SFxkYMdRUsKID4NAiiUnRrsKKGTCQo0I/s1600-h/zombie-nuts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYVUvQCC0Gvv6jQkLcl7_Soi0oxo-zh9P98v4jZKmQKOgtGCOiIIjgeS7WLJACZAJ5hNoAJknD_UiFotP1jUAfMoGvi4ecv-Iw6wX7NQirw5SFxkYMdRUsKID4NAiiUnRrsKKGTCQo0I/s320/zombie-nuts.jpg" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Who is your biggest influence?</span></span></div><div>Easily Alexander Calder. His early wire work is what I strive to match in joyfulness, and simplicity. I got to see the "Alexander Calder: The Paris Years" last summer, and could have died of happiness as I walked through and took it all in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7F4vk4pjYdTlQrtpOi4xRPSSmhygCZVJA8a91bT70LlXe8CFrRCaISC-8o7gkZQy45RDijogclHT3pM1xwRBVSLJ5O0ALmtH8m5-pTDfGiTHWv-XNbMp127Zwghkh-fy__Dq36udPqDs/s1600-h/final-oxo-invite-with-copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7F4vk4pjYdTlQrtpOi4xRPSSmhygCZVJA8a91bT70LlXe8CFrRCaISC-8o7gkZQy45RDijogclHT3pM1xwRBVSLJ5O0ALmtH8m5-pTDfGiTHWv-XNbMp127Zwghkh-fy__Dq36udPqDs/s320/final-oxo-invite-with-copy.jpg" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Could you describe your working process?</span></span></div><div><div>It depends. Sometimes I see an object, or think of a concept that is already fully formed, but that doesn't happen nearly as often as I would like. Usually I start with an object and try to anthropomorphize it. What kind of life would it lead? What things would it have in common with us? Hopes and dreams, fears and failures? </div><div>The next step is to probably make some wire arms and legs for it. It's funny, I started out doing everything in wire, but it's dwindled to mainly arms and legs at this point. If I need props, I gather those up. Sometimes I make the props, a lot of times I'll find them in my daughter's old Barbie accessories, or buy them from a miniature store- whatever is best.</div><div>The third step is deciding on the setting. Does the image need more than a seemless background?</div><div>Finally, I'll spend anywhere from half an hour to all day lighting the image. Sometimes I'll take 40 or 50 shots, making changes in posing, and lighting. </div><div>The real final step is after the shot is done, and I'm happy with it all, I have a nice cold beer or glass of wine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67s5tlR543bFEyzyDz3dOcxitMyUNKsEVF_p3ucpuaR0BI3XOEz67h6NIV3kLqI8KDtNe_wKLGGPTaZIXkx-sl-vWXmDomJJyrt7PMI7TWU8369aeZZIMPlG7K_XptZD5m2Tp6ti2VGw/s1600-h/McD's-(ny).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67s5tlR543bFEyzyDz3dOcxitMyUNKsEVF_p3ucpuaR0BI3XOEz67h6NIV3kLqI8KDtNe_wKLGGPTaZIXkx-sl-vWXmDomJJyrt7PMI7TWU8369aeZZIMPlG7K_XptZD5m2Tp6ti2VGw/s320/McD's-(ny).jpg" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;"><b>What are you working on now?</b></span></div><div>My book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0762435623?ie=UTF8&tag=bentobje-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0762435623" target="_blank">"Bent Objects: The Secret Life of Everyday Things"</a> came out in stores last October and seems to be doing well. I'm now keeping my blog fed, trying to find some more commercial work, and hoping and praying that I get another book deal going very soon! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jsegPi3_Yrtw_HmqCf4RDKkpmn_j6cWanKH6rX2n8PA9rSjK8_v0n0Ikp1_vrlJp9Gc13LKXYeG-2rj_hAhpw34cFYPWttgLimiA7cEe4s6VAorExsiEPEaqHYM6hvOPKM112wgj24M/s1600-h/Modest-Pear-(NY).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-jsegPi3_Yrtw_HmqCf4RDKkpmn_j6cWanKH6rX2n8PA9rSjK8_v0n0Ikp1_vrlJp9Gc13LKXYeG-2rj_hAhpw34cFYPWttgLimiA7cEe4s6VAorExsiEPEaqHYM6hvOPKM112wgj24M/s320/Modest-Pear-(NY).jpg" /></a></div><div>Terry Border, Bent Objects</div><div><a href="http://www.bentobjects.blogspot.com/">www.bentobjects.blogspot.com</a></div><div><span class="gI"><span class="go">bentobjects@gmail.com</span></span></div><div>All images and content © Terry Border</div></div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-83172044607173723872010-02-01T04:42:00.000-08:002010-02-01T15:29:16.151-08:00Brixpix<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusLdQDJwFksiDhvy3arE2JMx8XPDpAYd2Mhs0FzC1dSSwwRk1ryZMfqCuPYQsGJNX5eo3UEh0bC65XfC3qgQnmg5ZdSPsD7RFgL8GP0nw18JTWpBFEIBjMwkEwNV1Zs5aURA-2yQJxTc/s1600-h/dead3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusLdQDJwFksiDhvy3arE2JMx8XPDpAYd2Mhs0FzC1dSSwwRk1ryZMfqCuPYQsGJNX5eo3UEh0bC65XfC3qgQnmg5ZdSPsD7RFgL8GP0nw18JTWpBFEIBjMwkEwNV1Zs5aURA-2yQJxTc/s320/dead3.jpg" /></a></div>Meet <a href="http://brixpix.wordpress.com/">Brixpix</a>, an artist in Florida who works in 3D!<br />
"I started as one of 4 siblings, all dabbling in one type of art or another. Being the youngest it seemed like I was always competing in a land of superior artists. My father, too was a great painter and mentor. After graduating college in 1978 with a degree in Graphic Design, I moved to Los Angeles to seek my future in the arts. Somehow, I took a wrong turn and wound up in the customer service machine for a good 24 years. All major players: Xerox, Capital One, Time Warner. In 2004 I was rescued by Bic Graphic USA where I continue to work in the art department to this day. I have been a freelance illustrator, painter and toy designer. I have successfully shown at the Art Center of St Petersburg, Florida and currently show at both the Hard Rock Store in Tampa, Florida as well as the Creative Native Gallery in Tampa, Florida."<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUnS4Xc7jzijvSWNp2oqqFO1LGSyKScKfmjb76k7bKIZN_81QqQcpe3YQz6fCj2R2qOmN2Fo1KS-2JWu-bII7Vv6kXLyfFnSZ_9dYVtPQQzJiakp7Q07MeSMBJM2e8PS28ek8RqH_Gy8/s1600-h/silver+munny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUnS4Xc7jzijvSWNp2oqqFO1LGSyKScKfmjb76k7bKIZN_81QqQcpe3YQz6fCj2R2qOmN2Fo1KS-2JWu-bII7Vv6kXLyfFnSZ_9dYVtPQQzJiakp7Q07MeSMBJM2e8PS28ek8RqH_Gy8/s320/silver+munny.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">How or why did you start working dimensionally?</span><br />
Back in 2006 a coworker of mine introduced me to munnys as a viable "canvas" and I quickly found the perfect meld of illustration and paint. I didn't have much experience with the new medium, but soon entered my 1st munny contest (Munnyshow2 at Uberbot Winter Park, Fl on 7/8/06). I came in second place out of 140 contestants. The experience reminded me of my artistic roots. I have to say there and then art was no longer a hobby. It became an obsession. In working hard and raising a family, you forget your roots. I rediscovered mine.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLO8tzUcKlMm3-buVNiK5V1gpuNW0C_tXw5bA5sj5FLhZJV4HdS_xj9RMDDdd5shEs8LhEVIeqTCx83UW6DiBPXI6P9JKgVMnpxPpgLkmzf8jK51E4bVtYrxqwcClZH8NovI5Eow4mfA/s1600-h/balmy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLO8tzUcKlMm3-buVNiK5V1gpuNW0C_tXw5bA5sj5FLhZJV4HdS_xj9RMDDdd5shEs8LhEVIeqTCx83UW6DiBPXI6P9JKgVMnpxPpgLkmzf8jK51E4bVtYrxqwcClZH8NovI5Eow4mfA/s320/balmy1.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span><br />
I'd have to say that from an early age, I have been influenced by Robert Crumb, grand daddy of underground comics. Being born in the 50's I have a unique perspective of the art on and before that time. It was realistic, detailed, linear. I love the details in art. I don't care how long a piece takes to make. It's finished when it's finished. Crumb draws the way he sees. Carrying a sketch pad helps me stay tuned in to what I see, like a camera, but with a creative slant. Currently, I am influenced by modern heroes of the art world. Mark Ryden, Todd Schorr, Gary Baseman and Joe Ledbetter, to name a few.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7g4d4M4taVXM2VTsFu0OMxbKdAWHOcRto_k-vHpPxNEw9F2nd48m_WeSdOfvvqToKP3LK0wwmBFCLwwosE-adIsuilN6wPIMFkNIMYnoWdCkXsJwU2h9A4hACvujsPGazBAW8mAHZAY/s1600-h/moshi+moshi4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7g4d4M4taVXM2VTsFu0OMxbKdAWHOcRto_k-vHpPxNEw9F2nd48m_WeSdOfvvqToKP3LK0wwmBFCLwwosE-adIsuilN6wPIMFkNIMYnoWdCkXsJwU2h9A4hACvujsPGazBAW8mAHZAY/s320/moshi+moshi4.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Please describe your working process.</span><br />
I like to grow as an artist. So the tools I use today may not necessarily be used on my art tomorrow. I am a big proponent of using 3D art objects that are cast aside at garage sales, giving them a second life. I love vinyl and resin and sculpey. I use prismacolor pencils and a set of Kohinoor rapidographs for inking. Using am angle grinder making wood sculptures lately. I also started painting Coke Cans in the hopes of creating a trend, making them collectable as opposed to recyclable. Portable art, art that can be carried with you, is another niche I am trying to create. No longer imprisoning art to the confines of 4 walls. Toys are the perfect vehicle to get art out. The designer toy market is over 10 years old. Still feels like it's in it's infancy as it has hardly hit the mainstream yet. It's an exciting time to work with other young designers and see their creativity shine.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvmKuYKfkXVzJ-GjXr88mRocxOi172E4RiZpK6cbPD3PtyaMCtuaqVcVD4bqxvm_pRzO5z5y-2nbbYFsFWiRdlRcp7-8FLS04YD-TIene_NL6slbYgatkBsbRn7fSc290mXPvPIH9SMU/s1600-h/bad+santa9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPvmKuYKfkXVzJ-GjXr88mRocxOi172E4RiZpK6cbPD3PtyaMCtuaqVcVD4bqxvm_pRzO5z5y-2nbbYFsFWiRdlRcp7-8FLS04YD-TIene_NL6slbYgatkBsbRn7fSc290mXPvPIH9SMU/s320/bad+santa9.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">What do you enjoy most / least about working dimensionally?</span><br />
As a cartoonist/illustrator, I could only dream of my characters moving in a 3D world. Working dimensionally makes one think differently when approaching the medium. The personality of the character leaps off the toy. Vinyl can be expensive though. I megamunny can run you back $200.00. If designed properly, a good designer can sell the piece for over $1000.00. Urban toy designers started out getting little recognition. This is changing as some established artists are designing toys as a way for most people to afford their work.<br />
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All images and content © BrixpixLiz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-75883484035233208792010-01-25T08:11:00.000-08:002010-01-25T08:14:08.762-08:00Danielle Buerli<div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span id="goog_1264435943221"></span><a href="http://dbuerli.com/">Danielle Buerli</a> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is an illustrator living and working in Los Angeles. </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How or why did you start working dimensionally?</span></span></span></i><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"></div><div style="font: 15.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have always loved to make things. I'd knit hats for everyone I knew. It was a way to relax between school assignments at art school. So then I came up with ways to incorporate making things for my assignments. Everyone was painting and sketching and I wanted to do that too but maybe knit a little bit on the side. And then it hit me I can.</span></span> </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: 15.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span></span></span></i><br />
</div><div style="font: 15.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So many artists and they are are all so talented. I guess I just wanted it all and this was the best idea I could come up with to show that.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: 15.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 18.0px;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Please describe your working process.</span></span></span></i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></span><br />
</div><div style="font: 15.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like to experiment with materials and see what happens. Sometimes something really great happens, other times it just goes to a box under the bed. But usually I will find a material I really want to use or have an idea for a character and see where it takes me. I try and slip some knitting in every time. </span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: 15.0px Calibri; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 18.0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What do you the enjoy most / least about working dimensionally?</span></span></i></span><br />
</div><div style="font: 12.0px Times; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I get to try new things all the time. It never gets boring and every time you make something it is better than last. I guess that down side is time. There never seems enough of it to make everything you want.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Danielle Buerli</span><br />
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</div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-57399288393156387182010-01-22T08:22:00.000-08:002010-01-22T12:32:43.277-08:00Margaret Cusack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIi7HMfCbnYhHbKBkNW7uiP24w7BcwwOoFEhBiGcs__VHVycmX0NvcdQitV-izXMGKB9ncB8gdS0hWdPQNsuyPfOwneM2ARftRnpGrN028HWToZI2vqkNfoxOIRrWVhSqq0p0aasmjIeo/s1600-h/Print+Magazine.jpg100+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIi7HMfCbnYhHbKBkNW7uiP24w7BcwwOoFEhBiGcs__VHVycmX0NvcdQitV-izXMGKB9ncB8gdS0hWdPQNsuyPfOwneM2ARftRnpGrN028HWToZI2vqkNfoxOIRrWVhSqq0p0aasmjIeo/s320/Print+Magazine.jpg100+copy.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out <a href="http://www.MargaretCusack.com/">Margaret Cusack</a>, an artist in Brooklyn who creates unique stitched artwork! Margaret told me, "Since I was a child, I have always enjoyed creating artwork. I had minimal art training in grammar school and high school, but was accepted at Pratt Institute and graduated in 1968 with a BFA cum laude degree in graphic design. In 1972, after working for four years as a designer/art director in advertising and publishing, I began exploring fabric collage--doing portraits, pillows and hangings. As an illustrator with an unusual technique, I had an agent for the first six years, However, since 1978, I have represented myself. My clients include AT&T, Aunt Millie's Spaghetti Sauce, Harcourt, Macmillan, Random House, Absolut Vodka, The Village Voice and Vanity Fair."</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;">How or why did you start working dimensionally? </span><br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have always been intrigued with dimensional artwork and I am delighted to have been able to create a career with my appliquéd, embroidered and soft sculpture artwork.</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;">What or who has influenced the way you work? </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black;"> <span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have always been interested in realism. Artists that have influenced me are: Norman Rockwell, Edward Hicks, Milton Glaser, Toulouse Lautrec, Edward Hopper, Grandma Moses, etc.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;">Please describe your working process.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With both my flat appliquéd artwork commissions and my dimensional soft sculptural images: I discuss the concepts and the project itself with the art director. Then I create pencil sketches and we discuss them. Once the sketch and the direction is chosen, I do a line drawing, which becomes my pattern. <br />
For the flat appliquéd artwork: To show the juxtaposition of the fabrics, I create a "rough color paste-up" of the fabrics chosen for the image. I prepare the fabrics (ironing them and adhering iron-on "paper-backed fusible webbing" onto the back of the fabrics). I trace the outlines of the pattern's shapes onto the back of the fabrics. Then I cut out the shapes, peel off the paper backing and spray the back of the shapes with spray glue. Using the light box I position the fabric shapes onto a backing fabric and then iron them in place. I stitch them down with a zig zag stitch on my Bernina sewing machine. Usually, the image is stretched on canvas stretchers. Throughout this process, the art director can have input. <br />
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</div><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the soft sculpture images like the "Bill Gates Voodoo Doll," I show sketches and fabric swatches to the client and then stitch the image and stuff it as needed. In some of the soft sculpture images, I include embroidery and or/other elements. All of these techniques are included in my book, "Picture Your World in Apppliqué". <span style="font-family: inherit;">The photography is very important. </span></span></span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: inherit;">My</span> <i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> flat</span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> stitched artwork is photographed either digitally or as an 8 x 10 chrome (usually by Gamma One Conversions in Manhattan. Their process captures all the detail of the fabrics' texture and yet their lighting technique does not create harsh or uneven shadows). <span style="font-family: inherit;">I also work with my husband Frank Cusack and Brooklyn photographer, Michael Hnatov, who both shoot my</span> <i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> dimensional</span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> images (soft sculpture, pillows, etc.) and some of my flat appliquéd artwork.</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;">What do you the enjoy most / least about working dimensionally?</span><br />
Most: I enjoy the challenge of working with fabric--its instant color, texture, pattern. In many cases, my fabrics connect the viewer to nostalgic moments in their past. I like the fact that dimensional artwork will stop the viewer for a moment longer than traditional illustration or computer art.<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Least: Fabric can be quirky and difficult at times. And though most of the time I have enough of a chosen fabric, there is always the chance that, at midnight, I might run out of a particular fabric or thread color that is crucial to the project.</span><br />
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</div><div>Margaret Cusack<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="mailto:cusackart@aol.com">cusackart@aol.com</a></span><br />
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</div></span></span><div><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">124 Hoyt Street in Boerum Hill<br />
Brooklyn, New York 11217-2215<br />
phone: 718.237.0145<br />
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fax: 718.237.0145</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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</div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-84090978118154773352010-01-20T11:31:00.000-08:002010-01-20T11:32:17.406-08:00Jayme McGowan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_-BQkIqEox9yK_WH3gcsW6FlOlBlt5DB5aouo3UPJXW6plgnNIYVWvU-TJyAp6vqibQj0QQzbRIzWqxhn7Hu8KOnLIAdtvPkTCEhXODJPMJI4ocBZTWM4JvY6BK7FSzuJk0D8OORVlIY/s1600-h/cloud.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jayme McGowan (<a href="http://www.roadsideprojects.com/">aka Roadside Projects</a>) is a freelance artist and 3D illustrator cited for her whimsical imagery and unique methods of working with cut paper. She is based in Sacramento, California.</span><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></strong><o:p></o:p><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;">How or why did you start working dimensionally?</span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-style: normal;">I started working dimensionally during college, but separately from my studies. I went to a state school with a general studio art program where you had to take a certain number of classes in each department, learning a little bit of everything. But the focus was on “fine art” and sadly there was no room in the curriculum for traditional crafts like papercutting, and no illustration courses, so I’m self-taught in those areas. <span style="font-family: inherit;">I started cutting paper while trying to quit smoking. I needed something to occupy my time (and bide my hands) and was looking for an art project where I could just sort of obsessively play with the materials. My earliest efforts were relief, on wood panels or mat board just as I continue to work today, but the imagery was more abstract and I was primarily focused on just finding different ways of laying down the paper. Most pieces were made from cut-up pages of old thrift store books. I found the </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">construction method </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">of cutting and gluing, cutting and gluing, over and over - requiring extended periods of </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">focused concentration -</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> to be pleasantly meditative. My very first instinct was to work dimensionally for some reason, maybe stemming from a love of dioramas/shadowboxes.</span></span></span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">In 2007 I saw a Joseph Cornell retrospective, a massive collection of 150 or so of his box constructions, at the SF MOMA right around the time I started working dimensionally. Those were a huge inspiration. I remember there was a quote in the exhibition catalog stating that it was his goal as an artist “to inspire others to pursue uplifting voyages into the imagination”. I just love that – it’s what I aspire to. As far as contemporary artists go, Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio was one of the first 3d illustrators I discovered and still a favorite. Elsa Mora is an artist I just found fairly recently, who does a wide range of dimensional work, with paper, clay, and even plants - all of it amazing. </span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">Please describe your working process.</span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I start with a sketch to get the basic composition down before I begin. Since there’s no going back after the paper is cut, this helps eliminate waste. Next, I spend some time sorting through materials (an ever-growing collection of new and re-purposed paper) to find the right palette for the piece. Having to decide on color at such an early stage is something that I’m still getting used to. There’s a lot of trial and error - making things, destroying them and starting over. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Everything I do is cut by hand with an X-acto knife and a few different sizes of scissors. I use a quick-drying glue to assemble the piece, building up layers slowly and adding dimension with handmade paper supports. My work tends to be pretty tiny and I often use tweezers to place the individual paper pieces.</span></span></o:p><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">When the dimensional cut paper work is done, I photograph it digitally and bring the image into Photoshop. I try to keep the digital manipulation to a minimum though, and all of the shadows in my images are actual cast shadows from the original photographs. </span></span></o:p><br />
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</div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">What do you enjoy most / least about working dimensionally?</span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Least: It’s really labor intensive! And I’m still at an early stage in my career where I haven’t quite figured out how to create the images as I envision them. I’ve got a lot to learn about photography, which is an (often frustrating) endeavor I hadn’t anticipated when I set out on this journey. I look forward to a day when it doesn’t take 200+ shots to get a usable image. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The only other downside I can think of is that storage is becoming a serious problem. No more throwing old work in a flat file.</span></span></o:p><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Most: Working in 3d creates a unique look that can’t be achieved with drawing or painting (and working with just paper means much cheaper materials). Also, I’m constantly being challenged with new problems to solve, which keeps it interesting.</span></span></o:p><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Being a self-taught illustrator, it is nice to be part of a smaller niche community of 3d artists; it’s made breaking into the field less intimidating and more welcoming. I also feel like there’s still a lot of territory left to be explored with dimensional illustration (as opposed to the feeling that “it’s all been done before”) and nothing beats that sense of discovery. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Jayme McGowan</span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.roadsideprojects.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">www.roadsideprojects.com</span></a></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">roadsideprojects@gmail.com</span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">images and content © Jayme McGowan</span><br />
</div></b>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-68268528006215625562010-01-18T06:27:00.000-08:002010-01-18T06:33:23.271-08:00Luís Ditter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiesCiwqnpW7-YjORRvgPHC8Oq3-an1Np5Bcgw2OGNMPaXsmXeKQGI_6vx9qxh_ZG1ZHNQa8AWG-DrDzZnldiQYqRpKLUJQjBhKvVymxm5R5fIWvARuusN_G_3WfTfQ1evUZIYURHjetPE/s1600-h/noivinhos3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiesCiwqnpW7-YjORRvgPHC8Oq3-an1Np5Bcgw2OGNMPaXsmXeKQGI_6vx9qxh_ZG1ZHNQa8AWG-DrDzZnldiQYqRpKLUJQjBhKvVymxm5R5fIWvARuusN_G_3WfTfQ1evUZIYURHjetPE/s320/noivinhos3.JPG" /></a><br />
</div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meet </span><a href="http://www.lumaosdeouro.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Luis Ditter</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">! </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Luis </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">is </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">a 3D artist living</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in Canoas City, in the Rio Grande do </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sul</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> State of Brazil. He is 40 years old and just in the beginning stages of his art career. In 2008, after 20 years working in another profession, he decided it was time to follow his heart and create life from his hands. He remembered the clay that he had loved as a child.</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How or why did you start working dimensionally?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I was younger I created my toys from clay... Superman, Ironman... all the heroes that I liked I sculpted and painted them for the joy of it. Actually, that was when I discovered polymer clay... it changed my life!</span><br />
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</div><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My influences started as a kid with Disney magazines. Mickey and Donald were a part of me. Today, the artist that I identify with most is Liz Lomax.</span><br />
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</div><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please describe your working process.</span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I begin with a sketch to draw out the idea and define the positions of the figure. I create the sculpture using </span><a href="http://www.portalbozzi.com.br/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bozzi Polymer Clay</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, then I paint it with acrylics.</span><br />
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</div><i><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What do you enjoy the most/least about working dimensionally?</span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">For me it is one of the best things in life! I love creating my own world, my own objects, animals and people.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: Times;">Luis Ditter</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">all images and content © Luis Ditter</span>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-14377346494459226662010-01-13T05:42:00.000-08:002010-01-13T06:40:02.848-08:00Karen Caldicott<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3wqAKEJf2I1upZ4XAQSHGJgj0jcCZIwb6Rbk6DMT1tnTclgxO9KUTfSG1ARPs-OpKUEbLLXKG1gN0gSmf2WQitX_M2RZpzHvLDAlesapD4vaNReqDkAUncgVK8rb8HcrWaHGaOckpNQ/s1600-h/soulja.finweb_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3wqAKEJf2I1upZ4XAQSHGJgj0jcCZIwb6Rbk6DMT1tnTclgxO9KUTfSG1ARPs-OpKUEbLLXKG1gN0gSmf2WQitX_M2RZpzHvLDAlesapD4vaNReqDkAUncgVK8rb8HcrWaHGaOckpNQ/s320/soulja.finweb_1.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://karencaldicott.com/">Karen Caldicott</a> shares a recent interview with us</span><i>.</i></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>You started out in the art world as an illustrator, how did you end up making plasticine sculptures?</i></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I actually started out as a painter and sculptor, I received my BA in Fine Art from Hornsey school of art in North London. I did go on to study illustration at the Royal College, but those RCA years, great though they were, did nothing to develop me as a commercial artist. When I first moved to NY in the late 80’s, I made weird and whacky sculptures out of sponge and masking tape, I curated some group shows and lived in a bohemian rat infested Brooklyn loft. Eventually however I decided I had to adapt my work to be able to make a living and illustration was the answer. The model-making started as a personal project, my family members who were so many miles away from me back in England were my first subjects. I soon realized that this style could be used commercially. At that time as a young illustrator trying to make a name for my self (with seemingly constant reinvention) this was a logical step. </span><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Do you know of any celebrities who have wanted to buy their plasticine representations? Or have you had any direct feedback from the subject of your art?</span></i></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few years ago New York magazine commissioned a bust of NY politician Elliot Spitzer who was running for governor at the time. I made a somewhat distinguished looking rendering of him and he did contact me via his campaign manager. It tuned out my price was too high for him. A few months later the then NY governor Spitzer was in the news again, this time referred to as client #9 in the infamous prostitution ring. So being the opportunist I am, I reworked his bust to fit the moment. The new version being an animated gif with a very red face. However this is not a rendering that he would like to have on his shelf, so I’m not expecting to hear from him again. Even though it turns out he’s now a neighbour of mine!</span><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Why plasticine?</span></i></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Its not just any plasticine, its Roma #1 .... soft enough but still great for working in fine detail. The fact that it doesn’t harden is also a big plus, I often end up reworking a model months later, this wouldn’t be possible with most other modeling clay. It also gives me the option of completely destroying a head and recycling it in to a different character. (though this isn’t often!)</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">What tools do you use?</span></i></span></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A knife comes out for the dramatic cuts, other wise I have a set of wood modeling tools, and then last but not least is a little dose of spit to smooth and shine the surface.</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">The busts are made from plasticine, would you consider working with other materials? Ice? Metal? Soap?</span></i></span></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve been considering simple balsa wood. I’d also like to get my hands on some human or animal hair and a big box of dolls eyes, at the moment I use glass marbles and white paint, more realistic eyes would be great! Its been wonderful to see my models reproduced in bronze I’d like to see more of them taken to this level.</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">How do you begin the process?</span></i></span></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Normally I do my own web searches on the subject. I need to find exactly the right reference material, I’m looking for something along the lines of a police mug shot, full profile, front face etc. As big a file as possible and no blurry snapshots please! An actual sitting with the person would be the best way to go but is usually not possible. The clay process is a rapid cutting away and building up. there's nothing precious about the beginning stage, this is the most enjoyable part in fact!</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">What's the oddest commission you've ever received?</span></i></span></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well I wouldn’t say this was really odd, but it was different for me.</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last year at the heart of the US elections I was asked by the Nation (A US left wing political mag) to make a cover lampooning the infamous Barry Blitt New Yorker cover.....You may remember it depicted the Obamas as terrorists in the white house, assault rifle and all. I decided the best way to approach this was to collage together two styles. The heads of Palin and McCain, (plus a moose head and rifle.) were made in clay, the background and bodies were drawn and all was put together in photoshop. The cover was well received if not as controversial as the original. The oddest “job” I ever had was "lambing" With absolutely no knowledge or experience I was given the task of looking after a couple dozen ewes. Being as though this took place in the depth of an upstate NY winter I unfortunately lost most of the baby lambs by virtue of them being frozen to the snow covered fields. Hellish!</span></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Who or what are your influences?</span></span><br />
</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I’m constantly stumbling upon artists on the web whos work is of interest and I admire, there's so much great stuff out there! I post the links to many of these artists on my blog “</span></span><a href="http://littleclaybits.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">little clay bits</span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">”</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Living in the country (the middle of nowhere) I’m able to clear my head with long walks, riding a bike or skiing (depending on the time of year) this is really beneficial to my sanity and can also help with straightening out work related problems. The occasional trip to the frenetic New York City is needed every now and then also.</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Who would you like to model next?</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Queen Elizabeth II. Maybe a series of tyrants, and I'd love to do some fashion spreads.</span></span><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #0b5394; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">What's your personal favourite?</span></span><br />
</div></div><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 19px;"><div style="margin: 0px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I love them all. They sit on shelf's surrounding me whilst I sleep, just quietly keeping an eye on me.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Karen Caldicott</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">karen@karencaldicott.com</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">images and content </span><span style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">© </span><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Karen Caldicott</span></span></span><br />
</div></div></div></b></div></div></div></div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-44117092275009305992010-01-11T10:46:00.000-08:002010-01-11T10:49:03.195-08:00Foxy windows & R.I.P. Gumby!There are a couple of things I wanted to share with you that I wasn't able to share whilst being away...<br />
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</div>Before I left town I was slammed with work so I didn't get out at all, but luckily I have friends that do! My friend <a href="http://www.michaeldebrito.com/">Michael De Brito</a> (an incredible painter who was once my student- but I can't take any credit for his talents) sent me these pics of the holiday windows at Bergdorf-Goodman. They were done by the creators of "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and include the character puppets made by the UK’s acclaimed puppet makers, Ian MacKinnon and Peter Saunders...<br />
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</div>... And sadly, last week we lost Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby. I used to watch this show when I was little and it inspired me to make 3D things!<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/11/arts/television/11clokey.html">here</a> to read the NY Times obit for Art Clokey.<br />
R.I.P. Art!Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-23628178321050106622010-01-08T12:28:00.000-08:002010-01-08T12:39:22.435-08:00studio visit with Chris Walsh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_VYT-ODSjNErfSwsffR9ECTBjpTuymx1YC1iXZQHhVw2CJX-FQrctCdQfRFT1LT02CXpLpM8JzyDKKjFvbTsAgovjhrGbeJHf9XxN_X2V_hb1mDUF9VzVY2UwL4CnECq8DM5aKcWeGI/s1600-h/Chris&Liz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_VYT-ODSjNErfSwsffR9ECTBjpTuymx1YC1iXZQHhVw2CJX-FQrctCdQfRFT1LT02CXpLpM8JzyDKKjFvbTsAgovjhrGbeJHf9XxN_X2V_hb1mDUF9VzVY2UwL4CnECq8DM5aKcWeGI/s320/Chris&Liz.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>I have just returned from a month in the UK visiting family and friends. One of the highlights of my trip was meeting fellow sculptor <a href="http://chriswalshart.com/">Chris Walsh</a> in his hometown of Liverpool! He shared his work and process info with us back in October so if you missed it, please click <a href="http://3dillustrations.blogspot.com/2009/10/chris-walsh.html">here</a>. He was kind enough to share his time and work with me in person, so I wanted to pass it on to you.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chris is insanely talented and extremely modest.... and his Amy Winehouse sculpture kicks ass!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">It was a treat to see Chris's sculptures close up. They are so much bigger than I'd expected.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">There's something amazing everywhere you turn. Hiding up on one of the shelves I saw Bill Shankly, a legend in Liverpool but if you don't follow football (as in soccer) then you may not be familiar with him.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chris was commissioned to make Shankly for a client and then created a mould so he could cast several of them.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chris taught himself how to do this by watching a mould making & casting workshop dvd. This process has always intrigued and terrified me at the same time. I don't know that I'm brave enough to try it but Chris made it look and sound so easy.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">His cake toppers blew me away! He's working on one right now of a rock climbing couple.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Chris pulled out some sculptures that have been hiding away for too long, like this lovely lady who's a bit dusty but totally incredible...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">...and this fascinating fella lurking in the corner.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The visit with Chris was so inspiring and fun. Thanks Chris for letting us into your world!<br />
</div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-59911195398483405502010-01-06T04:21:00.000-08:002010-01-11T09:47:33.787-08:00Natalie Russo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LARhbLe6eGREd9uRlO_CN22Pzli0c40t7O1wIfzvrMTLcg1pXUy3r-Qb8BnmHIBileFN_Jl1pfhNuxpWuqG_sPScQUzZ6Ad1KQXpXeLH1z3zD_lVcs5yb9oRUH3c6so7DJGG5HibX3o/s1600-h/ArcticAnimals72.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LARhbLe6eGREd9uRlO_CN22Pzli0c40t7O1wIfzvrMTLcg1pXUy3r-Qb8BnmHIBileFN_Jl1pfhNuxpWuqG_sPScQUzZ6Ad1KQXpXeLH1z3zD_lVcs5yb9oRUH3c6so7DJGG5HibX3o/s320/ArcticAnimals72.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meet <a href="http://natalierusso.com/">Natalie Russo</a>, a 3D artist in New England. </span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"As a child my artwork often got me in trouble. I had a bad habit of rummaging through my family’s belongings for interesting fabrics and jewelry. Always looking for anything shiny or fuzzy that could be cut up and used for my own creations. I now spend my time rummaging through hardware and thrift shops and combing art stores endlessly."</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">How did you start working dimensionally?</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">As a child I had taken sculpture and ceramics classes. It wasn’t until college that I began to learn more traditional two dimensional styles. I was never totally satisfied with producing two dimensional artwork. I found it limiting. Instructors encouraged me to work out my illustrations in polymer clay. There was more freedom working with clay.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">My favorite children’s book illustrator is Nicoletta Ceccoli. I love her characters and concepts. Other illustrators whose work I enjoy include Raul Colon, Anita Kunz, and Yuko Shimizu. 3D Artists who have influenced my work include Chris Sickles, Jason Mecier and Liz Lomax.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc;"><i>Please describe your working process</i></span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">E</span></span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">verything starts with a sketch and a color comp in Photoshop. Scene development starts with wire armatures, foil, polymer clay and acrylics, followed by building sets, placing characters and props, and photographing the scene. A final polish is done using Adobe Photoshop. </span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc;"><i>What do you enjoy the most / least about working dimensionally?</i></span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love that there is an endless variety of materials available. I collect interesting objects such as copper pipes, buttons, and LED lights. I put them away until I find a special place for them in my work. There are so many options and so many ways to create special effects. I welcome and sometimes need challenges in my life and this medium certainly satisfies that. Working in the third dimension forces me to learn new ways of solving problems with every illustration. I’m constantly learning about new tools and new solutions. I love it!</span></span></span><br />
Natalie Russo<br />
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</div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-85071544655130363042009-12-31T03:42:00.000-08:002009-12-31T03:43:09.784-08:00Happy New Year!Sorry once again for the silence! I am away from my studio and have been for all of December. I haven't been able to post regularly about all the amazing artists working in 3D... but that will change next week when I am BACK! There will be a new post here on Wednesday. <br />
All the best wishes for a happy & healthy NEW YEAR! xoLiz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-48702143067407658702009-12-10T04:10:00.000-08:002010-01-06T04:30:39.659-08:00Sean Bixby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.seanbixby.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sean Bixby</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> holds a BA in illustration from the Hartford Art School. He has enjoyed success with both his painting and sculpting. His painting landed him his first children’s book The Uncrossable Canyon with author James Dongweck of Golden Monkey Publishing. While his sculptures have been shown in multiple shows at the Society of Illustrators in NYC. He lives and works out of Merrimac, Massachusetts.</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;"><em>How or why did you start working dimensionally?</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In college I did a lot of work from photo reference. I knew that my style ultimately came from inside my head and I wanted to start creating work in that style. My professor knew the benefits of drawing from reference and suggested that I sculpt the characters from my head and photograph them. When I showed him the sculptures he was impressed and introduced me to the world of 3D illustration and I have been sculpting since.</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span></em> </span></span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I believe my style is the product of my fascination with Saturday morning cartoons and comic books as a child. I would spend hours in my room at night filling notebooks with my own cartoons and comics. These days I am influenced by other artist in all different genres of art. I am a history buff and enjoy visiting galleries and museums. I collect children’s books and recently been looking at a lot of work by Bill Peet.</span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: inherit;"><em>Please describe your working process.</em></span><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I usually start with the body of a figure. I create a wire armature and use super sculpey for the head and hands. I paint the head and hands with acrylic inks. The clothes are hand sewn. My most recent sculpture “Shiver me timber (the pirate)”, I stitched a wig and beard out of embroidery thread. My backgrounds are created from various items I find around the house and in craft stores. Finally, I photograph the illustrations digitally.</span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="color: #444444;"><em><span style="color: #3d85c6;">What do you enjoy the most / least about working dimensionally.</span></em> </span><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #444444;">The thing I enjoy the most is the process which is always a learning experience and also the satisfaction that comes with the completion of a successful illustration. The thing I hate most is the hazards; burning myself on my toaster oven or stabbing myself with a sewing needle or x-acto knife (Ouch!).</span><br />
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</div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-37510865832648555592009-12-09T04:43:00.000-08:002009-12-09T04:43:59.048-08:00back soon<span style="font-family: inherit;">hi everyone! sorry for the silence and lack of routine posts about amazing artists working in 3 dimensions. I am away from my studio and only have periodic access to a computer... with not the best internet connection... so I will resume as soon as possible. Please stay tuned as I've lined up many more exciting artists to show you! </span>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-45586644633560555452009-12-02T05:45:00.000-08:002010-01-06T04:48:19.760-08:00Sophy Tuttle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_YHDmoHQUyQWsfWQZ9pYdELSwe9V-3sdhWMogqYZx2liAM3xMmeS__oEeofZaH5BHIA5FOx17GqS2ftXZUMqjVtSVhts2kb1QAwjoqopsGupPDromsUugIzBDZnDW4BQMJzfZnQwggI/s1600-h/blogEAPoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK_YHDmoHQUyQWsfWQZ9pYdELSwe9V-3sdhWMogqYZx2liAM3xMmeS__oEeofZaH5BHIA5FOx17GqS2ftXZUMqjVtSVhts2kb1QAwjoqopsGupPDromsUugIzBDZnDW4BQMJzfZnQwggI/s320/blogEAPoe.jpg" width="265" /></a><br />
</div><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.sophytuttle.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sophy Tuttle</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> has been sculpting since her mum bought her some Sculpey to keep her busy at 6. Since then, her style has become a little bit more sophisticated, but she's still using the same materials. Currently, Sophy is living and working out of Baltimore, interning at Puppet Heap in Hoboken, NJ and dreaming of moving to Tuscany. She was most recently selected for the Society of Illustrators show in Los Angeles.</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">How did you start working dimensionally?</span><span style="color: black;"><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I took a class my freshman year at RISD called 3D Illustration. It opened my eyes to the fact that illustration didn't have to be just drawing or painting, and it was a big reason why I chose illustration as my major. I still work in 2D a lot, but more often than not a project just calls for a 3D solution, and it's fantastic to be able to do that.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span><br />
<span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #444444; font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When I first started out, </span><a href="http://3dillustrations.blogspot.com/2009/11/red-nose-studio.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Red Nose Studios</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> was a huge influence, as well as Dave McKean, the Brothers Quay, and Henry Moore. I also had a few very influential and helpful teachers... Melissa Ferreira, Jeff Hesser, Jon Foster, and Nick Jainschigg, to name a few. One other major influence is Julie Taymor, although it may not be very obvious in my work. When I need inspiration I go back and watch Titus or leaf through a book on her Lion King characters designs. Her creativity is incredible! The list goes on and I discover new artists that inspire me everyday.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">What do you enjoy the most / least about working dimensionally?</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;">I<span style="font-family: inherit;"> love the freedom to be able to play with layout, color, and focus in a way you really can't do with 2d illustration. Being able to move around my characters and view point is extremely helpful in deciding the look of the final illustration. I also love being able to build things with my hands, rather than on the computer, and have a final physical product. The downside, of course, is the time each piece takes to complete. The work usually takes much longer than a drawing, but you get the same deadline.</span></span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">Please describe your working process.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I</span></span><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> start out with many sketches and ideas, and then narrow them down to a solid concept. I do a very loose sketch of what I think the final will look like and then build from there. I like things to be lose and develop organically, rather than having everything totally planned out before completion. I generally work in either Super Sculpey or Paperclay.</span></span><br />
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</div></span></span></span>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-77915973635439900752009-11-30T05:37:00.000-08:002009-11-30T06:49:33.732-08:00Revital Falke<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGLzitZMGvpt6NE05KbRJyp3BaJrjclnR45GJT_-BSxUxLJ1Z9i7nDaNAlDu4W7zrnoHXKaRWvH4xQhh36MGQoi3I_MiBsbeiKgN0XmBDqYbbSINB2hnVM2F6AnrHGqpz8QMQAe5pFqU/s1600/lost_making_of.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnGLzitZMGvpt6NE05KbRJyp3BaJrjclnR45GJT_-BSxUxLJ1Z9i7nDaNAlDu4W7zrnoHXKaRWvH4xQhh36MGQoi3I_MiBsbeiKgN0XmBDqYbbSINB2hnVM2F6AnrHGqpz8QMQAe5pFqU/s320/lost_making_of.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444;">Meet <a href="http://plastilinit.com/">Revital Falke</a>, a 3D artist in Israel working mainly in plasticine and modeling clay. She is famous for sculpting the cast of the TV drama Lost and taking them to the beach to photograph them in Tel Aviv with two friends. Read the full story <a href="http://haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1085580.html">here</a>.</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">How did you start working dimensionally?</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">I</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>was actually </span></span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">always</span></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;"> into modeling clay. When I studied at the best known art & design academy in Israel, Bezalel, the illustration teacher told me to forget about plasticine (modeling clay) - he said it's childish, cheap material, "not serious" - so I left it till I finished studying, when I could finally do whatever I want - and it was great! I enjoyed the freedom to work with it, and started sculpturing everything I saw..</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #444444;">I started creating modeling clay figurines of friends, and everyone was curious to see what would their "modeling clay version" look like.. so I started working with icons, characters that are all known, celebs - Madonna, Michael Jackson, Tarantino, and the best know project - the Lost TV show cast.. people were thrilled to see the known figures as modeling clay figurines, so I thought it can be a great weekly section in a magazine - the celebrity of the week - the modeling clay version..</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">Please describe your working process.</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;">It starts with an idea and a sketch, and then I begin sculpting; a metal wire for the inner structure, then foil for the volume, and then the modeling clay I've mixed to the exact color I want. Then, the fun part begins and I start playing with positioning, backgrounds and angle to get one good shot that can be used as a illustration.</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">What do you enjoy the most / least about working dimensionally?</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;">I think the options are endless, and mostly enjoy the playful aspect of my work - I can create some figurines and objects, take photos of them in so many ways, so many locations and even lightening style, and then exhibit them as sculpture art. The LOST project was first photographed on the beach, like the original location of the show, but later was presented in a wheelbarrow... and I can keep playing! nothing is taboo, and the photo has already been taken :)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">See the full set of the Lost project photos <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=79507&id=545202359">here</a> and also <a href="http://dispatchesfromtheisland.blogspot.com/2009/08/sweet-look-what-came-in-mail.html">here</a>!</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Revital Falke</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="mailto:revital.falke@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">revital.falke@gmail.com</span></span></a><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">phone: 972-54-750-0432</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">images and content © Revital Falke</span></span><br />
</div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-43583675644609699912009-11-27T04:44:00.000-08:002009-11-27T04:44:46.605-08:00Laura Meredith (aka Toasty Illustration)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P4agX2gPzTxLMzbAb9FlWRCKEUVifQpDzQGTBjYi8p5AaxM6GQn2FwELO0yRv_Pgf53G2ESNkUYJ4x5RQaiTUdX5gJ28TpSaGjirVVnVCTT4VUEDeUzQM096L7qUaj9DstXoqGTjIfw/s1600/beeboy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5P4agX2gPzTxLMzbAb9FlWRCKEUVifQpDzQGTBjYi8p5AaxM6GQn2FwELO0yRv_Pgf53G2ESNkUYJ4x5RQaiTUdX5gJ28TpSaGjirVVnVCTT4VUEDeUzQM096L7qUaj9DstXoqGTjIfw/s320/beeboy2.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Meet Laura Meredith of <a href="http://www.toastyillustration.com/">Toasty Illustration</a>. She's a 3D illustrator based in the UK and she told me... </span></span></span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"school and college art courses left me quite disillusioned with the concept of an art career so i had a break from doing any artwork for 4 years before enrolling on an art foundation diploma course on impulse when accompanying my friend to an open day in 2003. I intended to train as a tattooist and only applied to university as a back up idea. I accepted a place on the Illustration BA course at the university of Portsmouth where we were encouraged to find a way of working away from the traditional mediums of drawing and painting. I didn't branch out to 3d illustration until the middle of my second year and from then on i didn't look back. I graduated in 2008 and since then i have been published in several books and magazines and have participated in several group exhibitions in london, cardiff, winchester and portsmouth."</span></span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-style: normal;"></span>How did you start working dimensionally?</span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">I think that i had always subconsciously yearned to create something sculptural and tactile, however i thought my career would be in drawing or painting until i discovered the potential of 3d illustration.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-family: Times; font-style: italic;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">when i first started Chris Sickles was definately a huge influence. since i started to research the medium my tastes have branched out to include sculptors and animators such as Ron Mueck, Suzie Templeton, Paul Berry, The Brothers Quay and Tim Burton. Individual pieces are mainly influenced by found materials or objects which can kickstart the direction of an illustration.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">Please describe your working process.</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I use super sculpey, wire, fabric, acrylic paints, glue and acrylic doll hair. I have recently experimented with enclosing my work in resin or jars and i love the idea of my models becoming jarred specimens.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">What do you enjoy the most about working dimensionally?</span></span><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm very impatient clumsy, and i have been known to ruin a piece in my eagerness to make the finishing touches! I also find that i have to use so many different tools and materials that anywhere i'm working immediately turns into a building site so i'm contantly having to tidy up after myself to avoid stepping in/on paint, needles or wire. What i enjoy most is the sense of accomplishment in creating miniature sets and characters, and the satisfaction when you can finally sit back and see that its coming together and that its the best thing you've made so far- Its great to know that there is always room to improve.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">Laura Meredith (aka Toasty Illustration)</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">images and content © </span></span><span style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444;">Laura Meredith (aka Toasty Illustration)</span></span></span><br />
</div>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-39245702980407902132009-11-25T08:37:00.000-08:002009-11-25T08:44:02.241-08:00Richard Borge<span style="color: #444444;">Check out </span><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.richardborge.com/">Richard Borge</a></span><span style="color: #444444;">, who combines his sculptures with digital photography and found objects. He works on primarily editorial, corporate/advertising illustration and music packaging (imaging and design). More recently he's been working on animation and motion graphics. Last but not least come his personal projects, which usually work their way into his commercial projects.</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #444444; font-style: normal;">After graduating from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, Borge went on to receive an M.F.A. from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He then took a full time position teaching illustration and design at Western Carolina University in NC. He moved to NYC in December 1994. He has taught part time at Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI and at The School of Visual Arts, NYC. Early in 2003 Borge taught two illustration workshops in Paris at Intuit Lab and Strate College Designers.</span><br />
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</div><div><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><span style="color: #6666cc;">How did you start working dimensionally?</span></i></span><br />
</div><span style="color: #444444;">For a while, I was always trying to make things look dimension but was working flat. At some point I just started making things 3D and photographing them like that. I do like working with my hands and making objects/sculptures.</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">What or who has influenced the way you work?</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">I am influenced by things that are experimental, whether that be music or visual art.</span><br />
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</div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">Please describe your working process.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">I </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-style: normal;">always start with pencil in a sketchbook. A big part of what I do as an illustrator is come up with conceptual solutions. For me this is more important than whatever technique I end up using. That said, I use a combination of sculpted objects, found objects and textures, and heavy photoshop. I often times am buying more of my art supplies at the hardware store rather than the art store, and am always looking for interesting things that people discard.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #6666cc; font-style: italic;">What do you enjoy the most about working dimensionally?</span></span></span><br />
</div><div><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #444444;">I like working with my hands and making objects/sculptures. I also like to combine this with drawing and photoshop. I think a big part of it is just the tactile quality to working with 3D objects. I don't always like the room that all this stuff takes up when finished with the project. </span></span><br />
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</div></div></i></span>Liz Lomaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02299393237129842684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769910280544759395.post-16884049309815813312009-11-23T06:09:00.000-08:002009-11-23T06:12:07.311-08:00Jean-Marc Laroche<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.jmlaroche.com/">Jean-Marc Laroche</a> is a sculptor living near Paris. His influences include movies and comics. He has been creating sculptures professionally for over 20 years. His exhibit at the International Fantastic Film Festival helped to catapult his success. He is most famous for his Art Knives, selling them at American and European Knife Shows. After 12 years he wanted to change directions and make larger works. Today he is focusing on statues and would like to be represented by a Gallery in the US.</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Monaco; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Title : Spider Lamp</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Monaco; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Height : 17 inches</span></span><br />
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</div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Monaco; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Height: 71 inches on stand</span></span><br />
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