Big Bad Boris..bot-ology MK2

Here is my second Robot using bits from Tim Holtz idea-ology range… I've named him Boris.
Another configurations box was used for Boris and the only parts not idea-ology came from my scrap box, the arms are made from plastic pipets and the head is an old valve which I modelled a face on resembling the Peperami man!

Here's Boris








Hope you like him!


Andy

bot-ology from idea-ology

I am currently working on some samples for Tim Holtz using his idea-ology and Sizzix Alterations range, sometimes in the work I do I am sent and forced to use stuff that does not inspire or enthuse me but for these projects I have been given choice!… yes you heard me correctly….choice….. it's a wonderful thing and very much appreciated!
It all started with one of the square inner boxes from a configurations box and here is the finished little fella… bot-ology!

I cut the front panel from grunge board and die cut it with No 6 from the Cargo Stencil Movers & Shapers die and stuck some aluminium mesh on the back.
Card was then embossed with Diamond Plate & Riveted Metal Texture fades and glued onto the box.

A corked vile was used for his head and cogs stuck on for the eyes, then a label tab from the Grunge board mixed minis was used for his mouth.
I drilled a hole in the top of the box and fitted a small battery operated LED light inside to light up his head.

I could go on and on but I am sure in the pictures below you can see the idea-ology parts used before painting, I will say however that the arms were from a toy robot and the legs made from two old pens which were filled with nails before attaching to give him some weight and stability.


This bot-ology robot is a prototype… yes more of these to come lol
Here is a back view.


Lets all build a bot!
Andy

Heeeeeere's Johnny!

Hi all,
This is probably my last Halloween Piece… some of you will be happy!! lol
I have been playing with a new background technique and have now mastered it so hopefully coming to a workshop near you soon! Now those of you who dislike scary things please think outside the box a little with this piece because this background could be used in a whole manner of mixed media artworks.
Ok so here is my new Journal… introducing to you….. Johnny! :)
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This was the prototype.

Happy Friday!

Andy

Tales from the Weekend….

Lots to post today, first of all hi to everyone attending the Journal Juice workshop at the Stamp Attic on Saturday.. so well behaved… well apart from Shirley that is lol
and thanks to Gayle for the lovely Pumpkin and Walnut cake!


While at the Stamp attic I managed to nip out at lunchtime along with Sue Roddis and do a bit of bargain hunting, I found the china doll in a second hand shop and after dismantling her we found she had glass eyes… perfect!
Sue also found a shop selling the clay pipes for £1 each so I went straight down there and got myself some!


Oh and found these Dr Who toys half price, not sure how they will be used yet but had to snap them up :)

Sue recently Blogged this post http://sroddis.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/dont-bug-me.html where she had found some giant beetle kids toys costing just a pound each and kindly got me some…. they wind up and walk also!!


I used one in my Congo specimen jar.


Ohhhh and I got this cool crafters workshop stencil from the Stamp Attic.. thanks Wendy!

Invites are now being sent for those of you signed up for the new Timeworn starting on Friday… two days left!
And finally a quick share of this cast from Jools taking part on the Outcasts workshop called Mirror Mirror…. what do you think? I love it :)


Bye for now!
Andy

Specimen's from the Congo 1806

Had great fun making these specimen jars for Halloween, I coloured the water with distress re inkers and painted cheap toys or modelled items from clay to go inside.

The labels were distressed with paint, sandpaper and then ink and finally the lids were sealed with beeswax.

 

First up,

The Giant Death Beetle, one of only two specimens found.
(Painted Pound shop toy).... Thanks Sue Roddis :)

 

Next is this unknown Specimen, Venom releases through the spine tips... 1mg of venom is sufficient to kill an adult Chimpanzee.....
Plastic aquarium Plant)

 

Here we have Parasitic Leech found in the Sangha River.
(Modelled from clay and painted)

 

This one is scary! A Serpent, severed from the head of a Gorgon type creature.
(Painted Doctor Who Toy)

 

And finally a Juvenile Yeti Brain, shot just south of Dongou.
(99 pence plastic brain with mediums and paint)

 

Cheap and easy decorations that the kids would love!… or maybe not….

Thanks for reading,

Andy

Vodunian

I managed to pick up this clock in an antiques store this week, a bargain at just £15.00.
This is how it all began.

Introducing to you....Vodunian

The Voodoo potions contained within are protected by the deadly Puffer Fish spines, one of the most deadly venom's known to man!

I have used some plaster castings within this assemblage for the dolls and also the Skulls, I then used the lovely scraps of plaster to give texture to the piece.


I also love lights and had to add a small blue LED inside to light it up at night :)



I will leave you with a brief description of the inspiration for this piece.

Bokors are featured in many Haitian tales and are often associated with the creation of 'zombies' by the use of a deadening brew or potion usually containing poison extracted from puffer fish. This potion makes the drinker appear to be dead and thus he is often buried; later, the bokor will return for the "corpse" and force it to do his bidding, such as manual labor. The "corpse" is often given deliriant drugs, mainly datura, which puts them in a detached, somewhat dreamlike state. Its state is likened to being mind controlled. The person is alive but in a state where they cannot control what they say or do; at this point, when the person has been "reanimated" from the grave, or at least is moving about working for the bokor, they can be termed "zombies." However, some legends dispense with this more rational explanation, and have the bokor raise zombies from dead bodies whose souls have departed.

Thanks for visiting,

Andy

In the Beginning

So the Outcasts online workshop is underway for life,  already there have been some wonderful creations which I want to share with you for inspiration.

This post is picture heavy but you can enlarge any picture by clicking on it.

 

I have also set up a Pinterest board for all the workshop castings which you can find here

 

Andy