Continuing my "better late than never" month. . . .
Just a quick post with a few inspirations to share this week.
First, even with all the social media out there I am amazed that we can still find things we have never seen before. . . I stumbled upon this site/work while researching some polymer clay options.
Forest Rogers Sculpture
A-MA-ZING!!!
I figure, another ten years at this and I may be able to create work like that. . . I've spent a lot fo time this past year working on the design and technical aspects of more elaborate figurative pieces and though most of those first attempts will never see the light of day, each teaches me something new.
National Geographic recently had an issue devoted to the art and culture of Ancient Egypt. It's funny, there were not more than one or two images that I hadn't seen before and yet it still pulls me like it did when I was 8 and first encountered it. Such wonders. . .
In May, one of my favorite podcasts, "Unexplained" by a delightful Brit, Richard MacLean Smith, took up the story of the discovery of King Tut's tomb and the accompanying curse
The Discovery of Tutankhamen's Tomb - Unexplained Podcast
So may historical podcasts have become rather mind-numbing "I'm just going to read the Wikipedia entry to you" type monologues that just aren't very interesting at all. I appreciate when a podcast can take a subject or story I've heard or read about and still manage to make it fascinating.
This podcast does that with MANY of it's subjects. But this episode was among his best.
Have a wonderful week everyone!
XO
nicolas
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Friday, June 8, 2018
New Work - "First" Friday Post - June 8th
Hey everyone!
Soooooo, yeah. First Friday. . . somehow I did not realize that last Friday was June first until halfway through this week when I noticed that this Friday was the 8th. So while last week should have been first Friday, there are still four Fridays in the month and I've decided to just pretend they are the only four Fridays instead. :)
It's new work time then! This month I am going to focus on just two pieces, both very special creations that I was so honored to be asked to create. . .
These are partly why I missed the date last week I suspect. In and amongst the usual orders and requests, I have been working overtime to try and get some truly new pieces going here the last few months for the summer and holiday seasons ahead. Days bleed one into the next and it's a very lovely creative oblivion. :)
Thank you all for dropping by and may the magic and enchantment of the realms of Faerie and beyond, be found within everything that you see!
XO
nicolas
So, first up, Madame Emi's Fortune Teller's Wagon.
The very best compliment I can receive is when the recipient of a scene like this says, "I want to live there!" That's because I create them with just that idea in mind — what would I want to see in a setting like this that makes ME want to live there as well!
This was built to HO scale, I really loved creating this elaborate scene. From the tiny resin birdbath, the strung globe lantern on the wagon itself, the shelves of special cure-alls and potions, the goats and goose and the tiny crystal ball on the table in front of Madame Emi. . . it's all about making it a magical scene. This was so much fun to bring to life.
And second was an N scale farm scene. The base is roughly the same as the Fortune Teller's Wagon above but being a scale half as large, it allowed for even more detail!
Thank you for taking the time to peruse my blog! Drop me a line or comment to let me know how you found me or share your thoughts.
Nicolas
Soooooo, yeah. First Friday. . . somehow I did not realize that last Friday was June first until halfway through this week when I noticed that this Friday was the 8th. So while last week should have been first Friday, there are still four Fridays in the month and I've decided to just pretend they are the only four Fridays instead. :)
It's new work time then! This month I am going to focus on just two pieces, both very special creations that I was so honored to be asked to create. . .
These are partly why I missed the date last week I suspect. In and amongst the usual orders and requests, I have been working overtime to try and get some truly new pieces going here the last few months for the summer and holiday seasons ahead. Days bleed one into the next and it's a very lovely creative oblivion. :)
Thank you all for dropping by and may the magic and enchantment of the realms of Faerie and beyond, be found within everything that you see!
XO
nicolas
So, first up, Madame Emi's Fortune Teller's Wagon.
The very best compliment I can receive is when the recipient of a scene like this says, "I want to live there!" That's because I create them with just that idea in mind — what would I want to see in a setting like this that makes ME want to live there as well!
This was built to HO scale, I really loved creating this elaborate scene. From the tiny resin birdbath, the strung globe lantern on the wagon itself, the shelves of special cure-alls and potions, the goats and goose and the tiny crystal ball on the table in front of Madame Emi. . . it's all about making it a magical scene. This was so much fun to bring to life.
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| Welcome to Madame Emi's. . . |
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| Madame Emi offers all sorts of potions and remedies, expertly crafted, of course, for whatever ails you. |
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| Madame Emi's crystal ball will reveal all! |
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| If you are in the woods and stumble across Madame Emi's wonderful wagon, don't pass her by. . . |
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| This all just fell into place. The truck and house were the focal points. The truck is a model but I did build it and paint it. |
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| Scenes like this need motion I think. So the figures (.5" in / 1.25cm tall!) and the animals really help. |
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| Little detailed additions like grass between the dirt road's tire lanes, the pine cone tree flocking and the single apple tree. |
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| Horses in the pasture beyond, the garden being tended/harvested and the little lawn chairs and rail fences add mini-magic. |
Thank you for taking the time to peruse my blog! Drop me a line or comment to let me know how you found me or share your thoughts.
Nicolas