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A Month Ago Today…
Almost a month ago, I was still working as a 911 dispatcher. I sit here looking at my finished designer toy figures from today, and a mess of figures in various stages of being completed…. And I have absolutely no regrets. Not one. I don’t miss the job. I went in every day with the…
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New Figures! Toy Shop Open Soon!
The Designer toy section of our etsy shop for our figures will be open on August 1! Here’s a look at some new figures in progress….they just need some head painting and touch ups.
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New WIP Resin Figures
Three new figures in progress. Just need to finish up painting the wooden heads. Follow us on Instagram @5149andahalfart for more in progress pictures of designer toys, abstract paintings and of course, boxer photography.
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New 12×16 Abstract Acrylic and Ink on Canvas
“Kopus” 12×16 $85
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The One Off Gumby & Pokey Abstract Custom Toy
The one off Gumby & Pokey themed abstract toy is complete. It will be in our big cartel shop in August when it opens and available for purchase. The last picture shows the inspiration behind the piece. A chalk drawing I did in high school after seeing a magazine article (I don’t recall what the…
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The Gumby/Pokey themed custom in progress…
In high school, I did this chalk drawing of Gumby riding Pokey in this surrealist urban landscape. It is still one of my favorite things I’ve ever done and it is hanging in my family room. The plan is to paint the wood face in that similar style. And most likely leave the belly and…
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In Progress Resin Figures…
Sill have some paint to add to the wooden heads. And they most likely need stands to add in helping the figure stand.
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Toys, Toys and more Toys
The second phase of my first resin figures is under way. Here is a peek so far… And the first boxer figure has been sculpted. The mold is curing as we speak and the first figure will be poured tomorrow. The plan is to have the first batch up exclusively in the etsy shop by…
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Playing with Toys Today…
Working on toys again today. Definitely enjoying the learning process. Finished the bottom half to my second resin figure. I started the abstract painting on the head but no picture yet on that. And here is the almost complete first resin figure I’ve ever made. It glows aqua blue in parts in low to no…
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The Evolution of my Latest Custom Figure…
Earlier this week marked my first foray into producing my own resin figures. The vinyl figures I enjoyed working with (mainly cause they were super cheap and perfect for my wire work mix) are no longer sold at the place I use to buy them from and I can’t find them anywhere online. So I…
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New Toys!
Got these little beauties by Obscure today! A set of Pop Monstarz in the Caribbean Blue colorway. Once again the quality is excellent. Check his instagram @obscurekg or faceboom page Art by Obscure to order your own set. This guys work will not disappoint.
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Wood Painting Experimentation
Abstract acrylic and wire on wood. Still trying out different frames, mounts and hangings to see what accentuates the painting best.
