21 Jun This past Sunday – Father’s Day, I was treated to handmade cards by my kids… I like handmade cards the best… Don’t get me wrong, beautiful artwork on store-bought American Greetings or Hallmark cards are great because some fantastically talented illustrator had to paint the original. However, hand-drawn artwork by your own kids… Continue reading Father’s Day Art
Month: June 2015
Steampunked ear on the deer head
14 Jun OK, now that the Grand Opening is done at The Artisan’s Bench, I’ll get back to posting progress on the steampunk deer head mount. I said last time that I would show how I started putting together the steampunk ear. I did the “live” ear last post, which was corrugated cardboard covered in… Continue reading Steampunked ear on the deer head
Repurposing, Artsmith Style
May 23, 2017 Repurposing, Artsmith style You may know that I am an avid “repurposer” when it comes to my art. Doing the steampunk airships and steampunk hot air balloons that I do, I try to use as many everyday objects as possible, especially things that most people don’t even try to recycle. I find… Continue reading Repurposing, Artsmith Style
Wouldn’t you like to fly in my beautiful…
07 Jun Balloon! I mentioned in my previous post that there was a repeat order for two more steampunk hot air balloons from the person who bought the first one, so here they are. Orange and yellow Gondola close up She had indicated that she wanted one to have a yellow and orange stripe pattern… Continue reading Wouldn’t you like to fly in my beautiful…