My lion – progress report 8
A riddle What goes on two golden feet in the morning, four in the afternoon and six in the evening?
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A riddle What goes on two golden feet in the morning, four in the afternoon and six in the evening?
The last leg finished– now just the head, tail and feet to do! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaORfsvBjg0]
During my exhibition “Passage” I held workshops in the gallery. 4 students attended, 3 beginners and 1 who had attended my Ammerdown course last year. My friend and helper Jean, also came along. Since last year at Ammerdown I have found that it is very useful for students to make a simple coaster before their…
Next week I am having a break from the lion whilst I set up my exhibition “Passage” at Bath Artists Studio Gallery. I like the gallery, it is large (enough for all my work) and light. At the same time I will be running workshops. I did this last year and it worked well, it…
Easter with the Lion. It was a nice day so we thought we would put the lion out to pasture. My daughter wanted to feed the lion a chocolate egg ……… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy7xynuAznE]
I have just found out it is “Draw A Bird Day” today! So me and my family (who are at home right now) have just cobbled some quick sketches together. Phew – so glad we didn’t miss it!
I wanted to carry on tiling onto the tummy. I know not many people will look underneath him, but there is always one, and besides it doesn’t feel right to leave any bits out. I do however, think I am able to be a little less precise and use more whole tiles. So here is…
Having decided I like the gold glass, I have to wait for a bigger order of it. So in the meantime I am working on the body.
What mosaic and dentistry have in common! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hofWDMRgI]
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He’s coming on just fine! Roughed up the surface outside the workshed with a wire brush on the drill . (All kitted out with mask, gloves, goggles and a hat) I have started the mane using a gold glass, a bit of orange red and a bit of yellow, and some gold mirror cut into…
When Richard Hall, chairman of Zenith International, contacted me about their wish to sponsor me, we discussed designs and names for the lion. The company are specialist consultants to the food and drink industries worldwide, and they were keen to get the global idea across. A product they often market is water. The name of…