10 Aug In my DIY Fridays YouTube series, I post videos on how I turn various objects into pieces to add to my art. Most of these objects are every day things that I find, some are scrap, some are disposable items that I hate to see tossed in the trash. Plastics, paper, cardboard, metal,… Continue reading Steampunk vents from repurposed lids – Artsmith Craftworks
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My artistic process – Artsmith Craftworks
03 Jun When I build my steampunk airships, or any other piece of art, I have a bit of a process that I follow…loosely, I guess. Sometimes I start with a sketch, sometimes I just grab pieces and start putting them together. In the following video, I describe that process…or processes… I’d love to hear… Continue reading My artistic process – Artsmith Craftworks
Repurposing cardboard into steampunk airship gondolas – Artsmith Craftworks
09 May One of the major activities I engage in when creating my art is repurposing everyday objects into something else. A couple of the things I repurpose the most are paper and corrugated cardboard… simple and seemingly utilitarian materials that we all take for granted. Not me. I look at these materials with love… Continue reading Repurposing cardboard into steampunk airship gondolas – Artsmith Craftworks
Artsmith Craftworks on display
Artsmith Craftworks on display 08 May 2016 Though not a new happening, below are photos of my airships and balloons in the front of the Brighton, Michigan store, The Artisan’s Bench, where my work is always on display for sale. If you’re local to Brighton, I’d love to have you stop in and take a… Continue reading Artsmith Craftworks on display
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
Artsmith Craftworks on display
08 May Though not a new happening, below are photos of my airships and balloons in the front of the Brighton, Michigan store, The Artisan’s Bench, where my work is always on display for sale. If you’re local to Brighton, I’d love to have you stop in and take a look. If you’re not local,… Continue reading Artsmith Craftworks on display
Fellow steampunk fan loves his new Artsmith Craftworks airship
Fellow steampunk fan loves his new Artsmith Craftworks airship 08 Jun I got an email from a man named Don yesterday, who had purchased one of my airships in The Artisan’s Bench in downtown Brighton, Michigan. (I’ve mentioned them before). Don’s email was very complimentary and I’ve included it with permission below, along with the… Continue reading Fellow steampunk fan loves his new Artsmith Craftworks airship
Artsmith Craftworks goes Hollywood (part 3)
29 Jan Disaster strikes… I got a text from Michelle, my contact at the Orange County Film Festival, along with a picture. The text read, Working on a refund right now Mortally wounded Victorian Airship Needless to say, I was immediately nauseous. My heart racing, I replied, “What happened?!? Michelle said, “They put a heavy… Continue reading Artsmith Craftworks goes Hollywood (part 3)
Artsmith Craftworks’ airship flies in Boston
Artsmith Craftworks’ airship flies in Boston 28 Jan Over the Holidays, a couple visiting from Boston saw one of my intermediate size Victorian airships they liked at The Artisan’s Bench in Brighton. They couldn’t take it back to Boston on the plane, so we shipped it to them and they now have it installed in… Continue reading Artsmith Craftworks’ airship flies in Boston
Artsmith Craftworks’ airship flies in Boston
28 Jan Over the Holidays, a couple visiting from Boston saw one of my intermediate size Victorian airships they liked at The Artisan’s Bench in Brighton. They couldn’t take it back to Boston on the plane, so we shipped it to them and they now have it installed in their living room. I always like… Continue reading Artsmith Craftworks’ airship flies in Boston