Just finished this one last night. I'm kinda sad to see it go to the show/for sale before I could sit in it more...

But hopefully it sells. The last thing I need is another big, heavy, possession to ship to the west coast when I graduate.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ind/chair1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...taind/b2-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/dystaind/b3.jpg

made from:
-popped bike tubes from the local bike co-op (don't worry, no holes/patched sections were used)
-found office chair seat base
-found desk drawer
-spare hardware (nuts/bolts/screws) from the supply closet in our woodshop

managed to spend a grand total of nothing on this chair. and i'm kinda sad to see it go.

I paint portraits of my pushies. Gotta say, this thread is, for me, one of the most vital I have come across on bikeforums. Thanks Terror.

doubleoh2-

i like your fish eye view. nice work! how big are they and what do you work with/on?

love it

I have no idea who Greg is!

pushie portraits
 

Hi jinx4, thanks for the word! These ones are a bit bigger than A3, 500mm wide by about 300mm deep. I use pencils to sketch out and then fill in with gouache, details with silver and gold ink, Indian ink, Rotring tech pens, Sharpie and a bit of collage. the fish eye is a bit accidental, I just start sketching details that I dig about each bike, the lugs, headset, get all freestyle with the handlebars, finish the frame, spend a while on the drivetrain, then try to make the wheels fit into what space is left. I struggle with trying to be all technical and tight, while trying to be free and loose at the same time. Bit like riding in traffic (Sydney). These have all been project bikes and started off as something to do when I'm waiting for parts to arrive via eBay or payday for funds to finish them. It also helps me visualise the final bike and how I want it to turn out. I'm trying to work towards enough pieces (and bikes?) for an exhibition. I'm wanting to do some portraits of some skaters next. I obviously don't get a chance to talk about this stuff much because when I get an opportunity I start rabbiting on. Sorry!

your work rocks man. every house you've lived in. from memory. incredible. some pretty sweet skate spots around your hood! i agree, this is the best thread in this forum.

25 hours and after a 2 session recovery


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/4...de92e85451.jpg

brilliant

Better than good, shes great! If only my URBAN FLAMINGO was as nearly as good.

terrorinpink, i enjoy looking at your portraits. well done.

thanks dudes!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/3...3ee042e8_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/3...1764f2ee_o.jpg

anyone know where to find cheap rolls of canvas/linen?

i would assume that fabric stores might have canvas cheaper than art stores. but then again, i know little about painting on canvas.

Local art school dorm dumpster. Should be full of supplies around now when students are going home for summer and have to through stuff out.

I'm going to Richmond this weekend and one thing we have planned is to dumpster dive VCU, if I get any extras I could send em your way...since I think that piece is breath taking.

sweet dude. thank you. I actually ended up buying a long piece of scrap from the art store today. about 5 yards long and either 70 to 80" wide. so i'm okay for a few, but i'll need to buy a roll of 100 yards or so eventually.

We all have our own art thing that makes sense to us. No digs on anyone else's work. Doubleoh and Terror really struck chords with me today. Thank you for sharing.

Session #4 (28x39")


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/4...c613ca3d1a.jpg

Present for mum on mothers day
 

The duck that spawned an eagle

Eternal Vigilance
 

Key words to remember whilst riding in traffic and for life

some ish i sketched while being sick at home and black dice invading mah brain.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/P5170004.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/P5170002.jpg

wow, that's rad! sometimes rolling the black dice can bring creative and positive results...