Habitat for Humanity "Home is where the heART is" Auction

This is my donation for the Habitat for Humanity Greeley Restores "Home is where the heART is" art auction. 
As a selected artist I was able to take up to $100 in restore materials and create whatever I wanted to compliment the mission of Habitat for Humanity. 
This 'Mantelpiece Headboard' is made of a headboard, footboard, banister rail sections, and balusters.
The paint was recycled from the Weld County Hazardous Household materials 'drop and swap' days.  I did purchase the small wooden balls that cap the balusters.
I envisioned something inspired by the Perugia Altarpiece by Fra Angelico.  
  It is pretty close, huh? 

Anatomology Cuffs

Two cuffs created for www.anatomology.com.  The rib cuff is take off of the Anatmology logo that shows flowing ribbon like ribs. 

 

Memories in the Making Palette 2012

It is time again for the Alzheimer's Association "Memories in the Making" art auction.  This is my donation I am calling "Penn Dutch".  At the long term care facility I worked at after college, the residents would tell me stories of weekend barn dances, where many of them tasted their first sip of moonshine, some first kisses, and doing the "Dutch Hop".  The design is inspired by those stories, and the color palette pulls from black and white photography from the era.

Lung Ashtray

Fun project for Amy Sweetman of www.anatomology.com
You can see her extended line of products at her Etsy store as well...http://www.etsy.com/shop/Anatomology

This will be cast in stainless steel, and almost made me want to start smoking again?

Illustrate Song Lyric #6

Sims "When It Rolls In"

"...the wind whips through the nest, it ain’t took enough
then the drips hit my chest and I scream..."

Sims gave my tweet a favorite, and a great comment that combines "Sweet" and "Awesome"....I think?

Illustrate Song Lyric #5

Astronautalis "Measure the Globe"

"....I couldn't tell you dear,
which one whispers in my ear,
the Devil or St. Andrew
But I know it's time to go..."

Illustrate Song Lyric #4

Atmosphere "Don't Forget"

"The soundtrack still runs through my head
I gotta keep every single step
As old as we get, we don't forget
We won't forget

We don't forget"

This illustration was also inspired by my son.  At the age of 5, he doodled this on his pad while listening to this song in the car... 


Thank you to Slug for the retweet...

Illustrate Song Lyric #3

Astronautalis "Skeleton"

"Another gust of wind paints her hair across her puzzled face"


Here's what Andy "Astronautalis" said in reply.

Illustrate Song Lyric #2

8 Bit Cynics  "Movement Four"

"Hope can't float with a hole in the boat"

Dewey Binns is the former MC of 8Bit Cynics, and here is what he had to say...

Illustrate Song Lyric #1

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis "Vipassana"

"Delve into self until my heart becomes my paintbrush"

Here's what Macklemore says...

King Tut inspired Sphynx

For Christmas I like to bring new life into old things with a fresh coat of paint and a little inspiration. 

This Sphynx cat was a lucky find at our local ARC store.  My brother has three of these cats, live ones, not ceramic, so it was destined to be gold.

The Screamin' Peach Charms

To close out 2011 I had the opportunity to work with a few great clients and produce 4 custom charms.

The Pin-up style girl and banner belong to The Screamin' Peach in Fort Collins, CO.
 

 The "Maiden" charm is a commemorative piece for a group of women that coin themselves the Ice Maidens.  These ladies take a yearly trip to the mountains for snow and good times.  

The fourth piece is a 'Save the Date' wineglass charm for a lovely couple getting married this up coming July.   Congrats to you both!

Dragon Yogi

Picture tour of Winter, Spring, and Summer projects

 With all the exciting things going on in my life I have not had the chance to post any of the great projects I have been a part of over this year.  From December to August (and a Captain America shield from Oct).

Lunar Opus

The blog for our cast jewelry is (and has been) up and running for 8 months now!!! Time for the Grand Opening,  I guess?  The site is www.lunaropus.com  and our Etsy shop address is http://www.etsy.com/people/LunarOpus







I have also taken advantage of a Big Cartel Store at http://lunaropus.bigcartel.com/

We are excited to be working closely with www.highconcepts.com to cast our pieces.  These pendants are cast with 100% Lead Free Pewter.  The necklaces are strung with a natural black leather cord, joined with sterling silver findings and lobster clasps.

Take a look and comment or email feedback!

Our Line

 

 This is a new year and time for a new adventure.  Stefanie and I are excited to introduce some of the first pieces in our line of jewelry.  

These bronze cast prototypes will be reproduced in lead free pewter and hung on a variety of chains.  Our recycled chains come from many different places, and each piece will be unique.  We will also offer a standard chain for a lower price.  Once we get these into production and set up our online store, the links will be available here. 

 From lower left we have the Claddagh, usually worn as a ring but stylized and made for a necklace.  The Claddagh distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown).

Above the Claddagh is the Sacred Heart.  The Sacred Heart (also known as Sacred Heart of Jesus) is one of the most famous religious devotions to Jesus' physical heart as the representation of His divine love for Humanity.
To the right of the Sacred Heart is the Japanese Blue Demon Oni Mask.  Above to the left is the Sparrow, and the Heart/ Hand Grenade.

 
We have also been working on ancient Japanese motif designs like this one shown in wax.  This is a water crane, and will hang from the top water curl.
Here we go in 2011!