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FireBane
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Queztal Noir Sculpt- by Snipe
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::looks desperately confused among the sand not knowing where to find the 'post new topic' button. Finally finds it and deftly clicks it, then looking at a jumble of pics and becoming even more confused::
Well after I dun wanna think how long, it's done! And I have the proof! But Im not gonna show you. Wait...yes, yes I am. Sorry I took a while commander, overwhemled by various bits of insanity this week/end...but I'm here...CALM DOWN IT'LL ALL BE OKAY..
The poor mask before Snipe got his paws on it...
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Oooooooohhhh...aaaaaahhhhhh....
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Left mug shot of the beast....
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So pretty....so shiny...
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I'll leave the Commander to explain what he will to you bout the interferance colors (the oh so enjoyable sparkly kind) and all the other insanity involved in mutilating the previous odd mask into the...um...current even...odder...not-mask...
-Fire who really needs to get more sleep
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"It's not stupid, it's advanced!".
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Kami5476
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Veddy Skeddy. Can I sign up for a face-lift, too?
Thanks for the postage, Firey. The wait was worth it.
"Sometimes, the dragon WINS..."
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Snipe what you did with that mask was very clever indeed. The thing was butt ugly at first, but you crafted it so it's alot better! It kinda reminds me of a starwars sort of mask at first, from the frontal view, but then when i saw those glimmering teeth, which add life into the metal it came across as Pteranodon that had been worked on lol! I think my favorite feature though is the great purple and green "feathers" on it's head. I have one question, whacha gonna do with it now it's done? Is it gonna live in your home, go to a gallery or are you going to sell it? It's very good Snipe *Pats Snipe on the back* I'm proud of you, here you deserve an extra sparkly, extra tasty, extra shiney, extra wonderful, magical crayon.
*Hands Snipe a positivly glowing golden crayon*
~Leaf Munchies~
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Amazing transformation, Snipe! From a discolored metal sculpture to an almost living ancient creature.
Whatever you did in regard to the coloring of the metal seems to give it the ancient feel. I particularly like the fierce looking teeth which stand out in contrast to the mask, the multi-colored feathers atop the head which glisten with movement, and the mysterious etchings alongside the eyes.
I do hope that you will share with us the details of the transformation.
Oh yes, and a big thank you to FireBane for posting this!
How can we be so different and feel so much alike?...How can we feel so different and be so much alike? -- from Stellaluna
Edited by: ShadowStriker at: 9/3/01 3:02:02 pm
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A little bit of this, a little bit of that-
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First, to answer Leafy's question as to what I'm going to do
with it- it will live at my house for the time being. By spending time with pieces, their stories/myths/histories slowly give way- and I will be there to catch them. When this piece has told me all I need to know, then I will consider passing it on to others waiting in the wings.
Now to address Shadowstriker's inquiries regarding the process- the original mask was carved out of wood, and I would estimate approximately ten percent of the original surface sculpt was left (the area just behind the eye ridges) intact. All the rest is a mixture of wood, metal, epoxy and (less we forget) hotglue. This was covered with multiple layers of acrylic gel medium and gesso in the following mind numbing order- coat, sand, repeat. And again. This process is
necessary to achieve the degree of surface texture that resides somewhere between ancient relic/scale/bone.
When I first started the painting process the entire form was
layered in a combination of iron powder and mica flakes suspended in an acrylic medium- this gave it a shiny, metallic
sheen. Then came the patinas to rust and age it- built up slowly in layers and then lightly sanded to knock it back a few
coats and then repeated to desired effect. The shiny feather/horns on top of the head are painted with interference colors- like iridescent colors, but much more dramatic- especially on top of a black base coat, as on this piece.
The pix here were shot with a digital camera- it's a good camera, but digital still isn't quite there yet- add to that that the files had to be converted to send and post- and what you get are images suitable to convey overall form, but not the subtlety of the surface quality. Later (as in much) I'll shoot some slides of the piece so that you can get a clearer picture.
At this time I would like to thank Firebane- whom I know is buried under eight feet (and raising) of schoolwork at this very moment- for posting the images for me.
Just in case you were wondering if I learned all this nifty stuff at art school- nope. The school I attended stressed concept over craft, and I was constantly derided for making things that were so finished. The fact that I was making "pedestal art" in a new genres and performance/video
dept. didn't help much either. Of course none of my teachers or fellow students could see the statement I was making by creating such obviously non cutting edge work:
You guys go ahead and play your games with language and reference and keep creating work that panders to art critics and curators. I'll make these "Things" that act as vessels for
myth, both ancient and modern- and release them on an unsuspecting world. Cheers.
Edited by: Snipe at: 9/4/01 11:54:06 am
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::looks desperately confused among the sand not knowing where to find the 'post new topic' button. Finally finds it and deftly clicks it, then looking at a jumble of pics and becoming even more confused::
Well after I dun wanna think how long, it's done! And I have the proof! But Im not gonna show you. Wait...yes, yes I am. Sorry I took a while commander, overwhemled by various bits of insanity this week/end...but I'm here...CALM DOWN IT'LL ALL BE OKAY..
The poor mask before Snipe got his paws on it...
Oooooooohhhh...aaaaaahhhhhh....
Left mug shot of the beast....
So pretty....so shiny...
I'll leave the Commander to explain what he will to you bout the interferance colors (the oh so enjoyable sparkly kind) and all the other insanity involved in mutilating the previous odd mask into the...um...current even...odder...not-mask...
-Fire who really needs to get more sleep
"Um, is it supposed to be stupid?"
"It's not stupid, it's advanced!".
-Zim
Kami5476
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Veddy Skeddy. Can I sign up for a face-lift, too?
Thanks for the postage, Firey. The wait was worth it.
"Sometimes, the dragon WINS..."
Leaf Muncher
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Applauds..
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Snipe what you did with that mask was very clever indeed. The thing was butt ugly at first, but you crafted it so it's alot better! It kinda reminds me of a starwars sort of mask at first, from the frontal view, but then when i saw those glimmering teeth, which add life into the metal it came across as Pteranodon that had been worked on lol! I think my favorite feature though is the great purple and green "feathers" on it's head. I have one question, whacha gonna do with it now it's done? Is it gonna live in your home, go to a gallery or are you going to sell it? It's very good Snipe *Pats Snipe on the back* I'm proud of you, here you deserve an extra sparkly, extra tasty, extra shiney, extra wonderful, magical crayon.
*Hands Snipe a positivly glowing golden crayon*
~Leaf Munchies~
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Amazing transformation, Snipe! From a discolored metal sculpture to an almost living ancient creature.
Whatever you did in regard to the coloring of the metal seems to give it the ancient feel. I particularly like the fierce looking teeth which stand out in contrast to the mask, the multi-colored feathers atop the head which glisten with movement, and the mysterious etchings alongside the eyes.
I do hope that you will share with us the details of the transformation.
Oh yes, and a big thank you to FireBane for posting this!
How can we be so different and feel so much alike?...How can we feel so different and be so much alike? -- from Stellaluna
Edited by: ShadowStriker at: 9/3/01 3:02:02 pm
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A little bit of this, a little bit of that-
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First, to answer Leafy's question as to what I'm going to do
with it- it will live at my house for the time being. By spending time with pieces, their stories/myths/histories slowly give way- and I will be there to catch them. When this piece has told me all I need to know, then I will consider passing it on to others waiting in the wings.
Now to address Shadowstriker's inquiries regarding the process- the original mask was carved out of wood, and I would estimate approximately ten percent of the original surface sculpt was left (the area just behind the eye ridges) intact. All the rest is a mixture of wood, metal, epoxy and (less we forget) hotglue. This was covered with multiple layers of acrylic gel medium and gesso in the following mind numbing order- coat, sand, repeat. And again. This process is
necessary to achieve the degree of surface texture that resides somewhere between ancient relic/scale/bone.
When I first started the painting process the entire form was
layered in a combination of iron powder and mica flakes suspended in an acrylic medium- this gave it a shiny, metallic
sheen. Then came the patinas to rust and age it- built up slowly in layers and then lightly sanded to knock it back a few
coats and then repeated to desired effect. The shiny feather/horns on top of the head are painted with interference colors- like iridescent colors, but much more dramatic- especially on top of a black base coat, as on this piece.
The pix here were shot with a digital camera- it's a good camera, but digital still isn't quite there yet- add to that that the files had to be converted to send and post- and what you get are images suitable to convey overall form, but not the subtlety of the surface quality. Later (as in much) I'll shoot some slides of the piece so that you can get a clearer picture.
At this time I would like to thank Firebane- whom I know is buried under eight feet (and raising) of schoolwork at this very moment- for posting the images for me.
Just in case you were wondering if I learned all this nifty stuff at art school- nope. The school I attended stressed concept over craft, and I was constantly derided for making things that were so finished. The fact that I was making "pedestal art" in a new genres and performance/video
dept. didn't help much either. Of course none of my teachers or fellow students could see the statement I was making by creating such obviously non cutting edge work:
You guys go ahead and play your games with language and reference and keep creating work that panders to art critics and curators. I'll make these "Things" that act as vessels for
myth, both ancient and modern- and release them on an unsuspecting world. Cheers.
Edited by: Snipe at: 9/4/01 11:54:06 am