2011, a year in review

2011 was a busy and productive year.  Here are a few pics of some of the smaller works I produced throughout the year.  Enjoy!

Giant Butterfly

This butterfly recently sold at the Rubinkam Gallery down in Douglas.  One of my biggest butterflies to date, it has a 4' wingspan.  The sculpture is nearly 5' tall.  There is a cement footing that the base bolts to.  I just used some heavy rocks as a counter weight temporarily here.  Fun build!  Looking forward to some more nature sculpts.  Enjoy!

The Great Rainbow Trout

We went down today and installed the great big fish onto the reed structure. Thanks for all the Help from Durenda, Steve, Sam, Jeff, and Amy. It took all of us to move the great fish to its temporary home in front of the Rubinkam Gallery and Studio. With the pods installed, I estimate its weight around 250 lbs. Mid september will move the sculpt to Bridge Water Place in Grand Rapids, for Artprize 2010.

Rubinkam Gallery Commission - Trout Sculpture

It is done! It took a bit longer than originally thought, but I finished late last night. We delivered the sculpture this afternoon for the event tomorrow at the gallery. Holland Sentinel. I'll post up some pics tomorrow once the kids have installed the paint pods. Here are some pics of the fish getting prepped for the pods. Once all the pods have been installed we'll mount it to the reeds.

Rubinkam Gallery Commission - Trout Sculpture

Rubinkam Studio Commission - Trout Sculpture

Tonight I began the layout of a trout sculpture for Rubinkam Gallery in Douglas, MI. The colored pods (molds) are actually left over acrylic paint mixtures from gallery owner, Steve Rubinkam. These pods represent over 20 years of paintings. The pods will be bolted on with stainless steel bolts. The sculpture will be 3D, made from stainless steel, and will rest on a metal structure made up to look like underwater reeds, or seaweed. This will be a very fun build! I'll post more pictures of this build as I get further into it. The pictures above are preliminary layouts. The sculpture will measure 12' in length x 8' in height.

The sculpture will be able to be viewed on Saturday, June 19th, at Rubinkam Gallery in Douglas. I'm planning on using this sculpture for Artprize this year in Grand Rapids! I'm in the process of securing a venue right now. More later....

Propane Tank Luminaries

Above are a few tank designs I made here this past weekend for the market. They're made from old 20 lb propane tanks. They make very unique gifts. The tops are hinged, and there is a drainage hole in the bottom. Place a candle, or light inside and you are ready to go. Tanks can be customized in any way - Names, dates, addresses, images, etc. If you have any tanks you'd like to donate, I'd be happy to take them off your hands! Enjoy. Thanks.

2009 Saugatuck Waterfront Invitational

The 2009 Saugatuck Waterfront Invitational was held on July 4th. What a fun day! Thanks to all who supported my work and showed up to chat. I had a great time and even managed to win an award!

Above photo taken by Doug Lowe