I spend my workdays on a computer (or I did when I had work, pre-coronavirus), so I like to spend my free time with paint on my hands and plaster under my nails. This series of 3D animals allowed me to do both. I created these weird animals (and dragons) using cardboard headed to the recycle bin, masking tape, plywood, and plaster bandage. I create the armatures from Amy’s and Lean Cuisine boxes and staple them in place on some old plywood. I add glass eyes then coat the entire piece in plaster bandage (the stuff casts are made from) then paint it with acrylic paint. The result is a dynamic and colorful critter that leaps off the wall.

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Side view of “Arthur the Doofus” – 20″ x 28″

Front view of “Arthur the Doofus”

Another side view of “Arthur the Doofus”

The inspiration, Arthur the Doofus

“Tiny Pig” this piece measures approximately 3″ x 3″

Tiny Dog Triptych – all dogs are approx. 3″ x 3″

Dobie – approx 24″ x 28″

Thar be Dragons. The wings are made from a cool moray vinyl I had left over from a set I designed. Approx. 24″ x 24″

Flying Dragon in progress

“Crazy Dragon” – approx. 12″ x 12″ (including wings)

“Crazy Dragon” in progress

Yet another dragon

In progress

Her’s a video I did for HGTV’s “That’s Clever” many years ago. It shows the technique I use.

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