painting, painting, PAINTING!

Layer 5 is all blocked in and ready for details. I can see the end and while it is exciting, it has been so fun that I almost do not want it to end. I plan on being finished this Sunday, I think it is do-able. So here is the latest progress. The detail is amazing, at least that's what everyone is telling me, the funny thing is - I wanted to add more detail, but the sneakers were late so I had to scale down my plan! I'm pleased and happy with how it looks, I hope it is well recieved.

Painting Like Mad!

Real progress going on now, The levels are shaping up. Blocked in and details are making it come together. Everyone who has seen it have been so pleased, it encourages me. I have had lots of visits from family while I am working. It's always nice to take a break and hear their words of support.

Work on the shoe begins

After cleaning the bugs off, there were areas that needed to be repaired with some bonda. Nasty stuff! The primer applied by the manufacturer was dicey so major sanding was required.

Finally I was able to sketch out the first couple of levels. Pynchon's founding in 1636 was the starting point.

Each layer wraps around the shoe - 1600's 1700's 1800's 1900's and present day at the top.

I'M BACK !

It has been a long time - but I have a very exciting project to kick off with!

My really BIG shoe!

Yes that's right a shoe - for those of you who have not seen it in the papers, or those who are not local, Springfield is having artists design 20 sneakers to display around the city - The designs will answer the question "What makes Springfield great?"

My proposal, which was accepted, is "Step into Springfield's History"

Here are shots of me washing the bugs off the shoe - it came on a flat bed truck from Nebraska!(a couple of weeks late!) I will post more shots of the work so come back and see!