Sculpted Art Forms

In Memory of "The Green-Eyed Monster"

2012-01-23T13:10:00.003-05:00

This is to hoping that in doing this sculpture I've conquered (or at least subdued) any future battles that may arise with the ol' Green-Eyed Monster by putting him in a little jewelry box and hanging him on the wall until someone wants to use him for the same reason. I call this one "The Jealous Eye" and the red facial color is denoting the angry spirit that accompanies ol' Green Eye.

You can see more pics of this little jewel at my Etsy shop. The metal pull handle is still attached to the top. Thsi piece can sit alone or hung on a wall.

Nude Woman, Boots and Wine ... Low Relief Clay Sculptures

2012-01-01T21:55:00.004-05:00

This is an 8 x 10 art print of a nude female relief that I sculpted a few years ago after I was challenged to come up with a female design that would really leave a great deal to the imagination yet still be considered a nude rendering of the female form. This print is available at my Etsy shop.

The watermark shown on either of these photos do not appear on the final images.

This is a photo of an original sculpted relief that I did of a high heeled boot and a wine glass. An idea that I had after thumbing through a women's fashion magazine while searching for a gift. Great photo for a restaurant or cafe. This print is available at my Etsy shop as well.

Gothic One-of-a-Kind Sculpture/Crow and Black Cross Relief

2011-12-27T01:02:00.002-05:00

A truly unique mixed media gothic based sculpture that I entitled, "Stopping Your Thoughts From Taking Flight". Overall size is 7.50" high x 5.625" wide x 6.50" deep when the face is looking straight on. Every sculptural element has been hand sculpted by me except for the leather necklace and the steel corner bracket. A very strong sculpture with sand and fiberglass intermingled with epoxie clay. The top two photos were taken in a low light set-up with no flash so that you can see the difference in appearance and the interplay with the shadows.

Back view along with my name on the bottom wing.

This is a view of the top of the sculpture that shows two fingers emerging with a leather necklace securely attached as well as each finger also resting on the top of the head of a crow.

This item is available at my Etsy shop.

"Extra Rare Please" ... Gargoyle Foot Sculpture/Paperweight

2011-12-27T00:30:00.004-05:00

If you are looking for one of the more strange paperweight gifts, you may have just come to the end of your search. This one of a kind gargoyle foot sculpture measures in at 7" in length x 4" in width x 2.75" in height and will definitely leave an impression about you with your associates. There is a small amount of blood painted on the end of each talon ... something that I once saw while watching a hawk enjoying himself with it's captured prey.

I have this sculpture available at my Etsy shop.

"Twisted Thinking" Sculpture Art Print

2011-12-21T12:35:00.009-05:00

This unusual pic of a small, flesh toned, one-of-a-kind sculpture entitled "Twisted Thinking" was recently sold after having it hang around the shop for about a year and to be frankly honest, I miss it. It had just the right mix of 'twistedness' and dark comical quality that I so much enjoy. The bulldog mug in the background is a now finished, at the time, primed and prepped, mascot sculpture. I sold this original sculpture via my Etsy shop but this pic is now available for purchase. The art print helps me cope with his departure. Eventually I will get over it after I create something a little more darker and twisted.

Hope you all have a great holiday season!

Gothic Gargoyle Christmas Ornament

2011-11-16T04:45:00.004-05:00

This OOAK gargoyle mobile is looking for someone to hang around with. He's a little heavy as an ornament (unless you have a stouter limb) but I think he'd be just as happy anywhere you feel like giving him a little airspace.

4 3/4" long x 2 1/2" wide X 2" deep

Comes with attached leather strap.

BTW, those big clear eyes don't miss anything!!

I don't know ... maybe its just my strange side coming out but I luv the idea of no pupils in the eyes. It's kind of 'other-worldly'.

This item is available at my Etsy.

Catfish Reproduction Casting

2011-08-18T15:03:00.008-04:00

Here is the final casting of a very large catfish (29" in length) that had been stored in a freezer for 20 years before being pulled out and molded with plaster. The mold was only a relief of one side. (Please click on photos for larger images)

Here is the plaster mold after being prepped for a fiberglass layup.

Here is the fiberglass copy after initial cleanup ...

Here is the front view ...

And here is the back of the catfish after finishing along with the steel cord that was attached for hanging the lightweight reproduction.

Large Contemporary Abstract Style Sand Paintings

2011-01-04T18:03:00.006-05:00

"Warmly Stacked"
24" wide x 24" high x 2" deep
Acrylics and sand on foam board with sculpted features ready for hanging
Please see my Etsy page for more information and photos

"Fossil Rock"
24" high x 24" wide x 2" deep
Acrylics and sand on foam board with sculpted features ready for hanging
For more info and photos see my Etsy page

Wildlife Sand Sculptures That Last And Last

2010-11-26T16:31:00.004-05:00

I have long loved sand sculpture but the biggest drawback was the temporary nature of these beautiful works of art. After experimenting with several techniques I've finally developed a process where I can create these one-of-a-kind sand sculptures that can withstand the elements and keep all of the detail without having to worry about them drying out and crumbling apart. Though they are entirely covered in sand they are fairly lightweight and very strong. There will definitely be more of these sculptural creations to come.

Pictured here is a life size head and shoulder bear sculpture that I recently created. Overall dimensions of this piece are 48" high x 39" wide x 24" deep. Please see SnarlingCrow Studios for more info.

Mold Making Instruction: Creating A Mold Off A Portion Of A Yellow Jacket Mascot Sculpture

2010-10-13T12:10:00.012-04:00

I was fabricating a one-of-a-kind yellow jacket sculpture a couple of months ago when I decided that I wanted a mold for the head which I had spent many,many, many hours working on. Since time and money was tight for this project a full mold was out of the question but because I really liked how the head had turned out I figured that if another yellow jacket mascot was needed, my having a head mold of this one would put me way ahead on building another.So what I did was release the entire head and about two inches below where the head joined the body. I then applied the silicone rubber, detail coat first followed by a thickened paste which was smoothed out. I then applied the fiberglass for a two part mold for waxes, resins, or plaster.

Once the mold was cleaned up and all the bolts drilled and fastened, everything was broken down and pulled away from the original and put away for future use. Once I thoroughly cleaned the head area,I went back to finishing the mascot sculpture like before.

The final mascot sculpture can be seen above in my banner and at Snarlingcrow Studios website.

Look for complete project progression photos of this mascot sculpture at a later date.

The Hubcap Art Of Ptolemy Elrington

2010-09-28T18:54:00.005-04:00

A dog with a steel grip: another hubcap design

If you really enjoy recycled art then you really should enjoy these sculptures that are made from found hubcaps by U.K. artist Ptolemy Elrington.

He said that he lives at a sharp bend in the road that passes by his home and began collecting the hubcaps originally to build a suit of armor but soon changed his mind when he noticed that they were quite marine-like in appearance.

And the rest, they say, is history.

Read more of about his interesting art style at the Daily Mail.

Chad Awalt Wood Sculptures

2010-09-26T13:42:00.003-04:00

Oceanus, 36 x 21 x 12, Lindenwood

Nechtan II, 27 x 14 x 9, Lindenwood with gold leaf

Ambika II, 35 x 15 x 8, Sycamore
Absolutely beautiful coloration

Limbus, 18 x 14 x 7, Cherry

Misa's Handcrafted Jewelry

2010-09-23T22:46:00.005-04:00

Shima Cuff
I'm a big fan of hand sculpted jewelry that keeps it from looking mass manufactured.
I think that Misa has made that happen very well here.

Shima Teardrop Necklace with Chalcedony

Misa Hamamoto, the creator and designer of Los Angeles-based Misa Jewelry, draws inspiration for her handcrafted jewelry from her island upbringing in Hawaii and Micronesia. She incorporates her affinity with nature into her designs through sculpted organic forms and precious and semiprecious gemstones from her world travels. Through the ancient art of lost-wax casting, she skillfully carves her designs from wax, which then undergo a casting process that solidifies molten metal.

Misa graduated from UCLA with a BA in Economics and worked for several investment firms, but she always felt displaced. After realizing her love for creating art and jewelry was what truly made her happy, she finally decided to leave the “corporate world” and merged her passion and career into one.

Misa’s unique line of jewelry is entirely handmade in her Los Angeles studio and consequently avoids the mass-manufactured look with her distinctive style. Her love and thought put into each design and years of jewelry-making experience clearly shine through to all of her collectors.

“My goal is to celebrate the balanced union between the beauty of nature and the style of the modern world…the island girl meets the city girl." -- Misa

Nude Woman Rock Relief

2010-09-15T22:50:00.004-04:00

I don't know who created this rock relief or if there has been a little Photo Shopping going on but nevertheless it still creates an interesting look in the stones.

Dominique Regnier Lingerie & Nude Wood & Stone Carvings

2010-09-15T02:26:00.002-04:00

Nice use of the grain!

Margot's Other Cat by Arthur Ganson

2010-09-12T14:13:00.004-04:00

The apparent weightlessness of this chair is being accomplished with a counterbalance disk and by its striking of the cat on the moving table. The motion of the chair never will follow a set pattern. Its always random.

See more of Arthur's kinetic sculpture at his website.

Simone Walsh Handcrafted Butterfly Pendant

2010-09-10T18:35:00.005-04:00

I recently came across this lovely butterfly pendant that I absolutely am captivated by! As a nature sculptor I'm always on alert for sculpted jewelry like this.

Dachshund Bracelet

2010-09-08T02:57:00.003-04:00

As a owner of two dachshunds, I can really appreciate what this design is incorporating and I love it! A perfect body for the intended purpose. Visit this page over at FashionablyGeek for more info.

Note: I have attempted several times to locate this bracelet at the above link but it is not available through them any longer. If anyone is successful in locating these bracelets please drop me an email so that I can post it here.

Jewelry Is Hangin' From Tree Branches Around Here

2010-09-07T03:14:00.004-04:00

I'm sure that you've heard the old saying that money doesn't grow on trees but this 'sculpted by nature but specifically selected by human' tree branch definitely has money hanging from it.

A great idea for keeping all of those jewelry chains tangle-free while maintaining a sculptural look.

Read the rest of the article.

Susan McGehee Kimonos

2010-09-06T23:32:00.005-04:00

"Technocrat Tux"

I've always been fascinated by kimonos. I suppose that its because I've never owned nor wore one. Their overall design can be very interesting especially from a sculptural viewpoint. But none are more interesting than Susan McGehee's. See her website for more info about her kimono designs.

Teddy Fairy-Mucuska

2010-07-29T11:27:00.002-04:00

I absolutely luv this progressive doll making video. See more of Sieve's work at Art Doll Maker.

Odd Dolls

2010-07-29T11:10:00.004-04:00

A nature loving lady in the Pacific NW that loves to sculpt. Pattee has all kinds of unusual dolls and sculptures. See her blog at Odd Dolls.

"Motor Head"

2010-06-06T16:33:00.004-04:00

Pretty unusual and cool use of a skull and motor parts, don't ya think?
See him at www.wickedbones.com

Steve Worthington's Critterville

2010-05-25T11:09:00.010-04:00

I've long enjoyed small animal bronzes and apparently sculptor Steve Worthington enjoys them as well. If you like small bronzes with a big attitude check his work out at his gallery.

Half Man/Half Woman Zombie Doll

2010-05-24T16:56:00.006-04:00

A great zombie doll created by Mealey Monster Land artist Nicole Johnson. I love what she does with the eyes on her dolls. It gives the dolls that little extra 'undead' look that a proper zombie requires.

Needle Felted Sleeping Kitten

2010-05-24T16:02:00.005-04:00

I'm more of a dog person than a cat person but this handmade soft wool sculpture of a sleeping kitty by Janice Cordeiro really caught my eye. Looks like it's getting ready to wake up at any moment. Visit her and view the other soft sculptures that she's made.

Recycled/Found Material Motorcycle Sculpture

2010-05-24T14:13:00.005-04:00

I really enjoy this guy's work. It's very entertaining and fresh and the fact that he uses found materials only adds to the creativity behind his work. You can see more of Jim Lakey's work at his Etsy gallery.

"Spartan Fury!"

2010-03-21T13:01:00.017-04:00

Finally done with my version of King Leonidas of the Spartans. This is a large piece coming in at 26" high x 18" deep x 17" wide.

For purchasing information please visit me at snarlingcrow.com.

Creatures of the Golden Forest Collection/Initial Casting Release

2010-03-04T19:08:00.015-05:00

Snappy's taking a snooze after eating only half of his hot dog. That's the way to live when you are as laid back as he is.

Help support your favorite animal shelter when you purchase any of The Creatures of the Golden Forest Collection.

"Siesta Time"

5" high x 3 3/4" wide x 5" deep

"Kisses For Sale"

2010-02-28T12:15:00.010-05:00

Tough economic times has driven this wild-eyed Romeo to offer his smooches in exchange for a little green.
I hope his little business venture proves to be successful.

Original sculpture
7 1/2" high x 6" wide x 7 1/2" deep
Purchasing info at snarlingcrow.com.

"Cool Daddy Golfer Man" & "Twisted Thinking"

2010-02-27T16:24:00.011-05:00

"Twisted Thinking"

7 5/8" high x 3" wide x 3" deep
Original Sculpture

Close-up details

"Cool Daddy Golfer Man"
7 1/2" high x 4" wide x 4" deep
Original Sculpture

For purchasing info please visit snarlingcrow.com

Original One-of-a-Kind Mobile Sculptures

2010-02-25T11:46:00.009-05:00

"Hog-O-Taur" Gargoyle Mobile

4 1/2" wide x 4" high x 5" deep

"Toucan" Whimsical Mobile

8 1/2" long x 4 1/2" high x 3" deep

Gothic Gargoyle Molds For Sale

2010-02-10T13:45:00.009-05:00

Here are two gargoyle figures that I am offering the high quality silicone rubber/fiberglass molds for all of those do-it-yourselfers out there that would like the capability of casting many copies and putting your own finish/paint jobs onto.

The figure above is my Long-Tailed Red Devil Guardian gargoyle sculpture with my finish applied.

The Latest Buzz ... Yellow Jacket/Hornet Mascot

2010-01-21T17:56:00.009-05:00

Desktop Size ... Coming soon in large fiberglass animal size!

There's Nothing Like Falcon Pride!

2010-01-06T11:46:00.004-05:00

Freeport High School in Maine recently installed one of my mascot statues outside of their gymnasium entrance. I commend them on their placement of the mascot. Beautifully displayed!

Golf Lover Collectibles

2009-12-26T12:39:00.009-05:00

©Five Wood Duck Head

It's true that Christmas is officially over but those golf lovers are forever needing something cool to remind them of the links that are forever beckoning them.

"Fighting The Double Forked Tongue"

2009-12-08T14:01:00.009-05:00

This is a bizarre wall sculpture that I did back a few years ago after photographing a cloud formation that got my attention one bright spring day.

The more that I stared at the photo this was the dominant image that kept coming to me. This is a great method for shaking up the creative juices when looking for a starting place for a particular art project.

Not available for sale.

One-of-a-Kind Bizarre Wall Sculpture Mask

2009-12-04T16:33:00.005-05:00

One day, totally out of the blue, I had an idea that I wanted to play around with so I started sculpted a really large face. Before I finished, I didn't like what I had did so I began tearing away clay and to make a long story short, I ended up with this final design in which I fabricated a one off fiberglass casting. I hung this mask up for a while before I eventually sold it. I miss seeing it around ... thinking about doin' another similar one sometime in the near future.

Bizarre sculpture? Yeah it is but considering the sculptor ... quite fitting.

Demented Torture Wall Sculpture ... The Psychology Behind Dark Gothic Art

2009-11-13T15:17:00.012-05:00

I sure hope that you weren't expecting a discussion about why a sculptor creates dark sculptures. All that I can say about it personally is that it feels cleansing. Besides that, it's just another day in my demented, tortured world ...
Why can't everyone be this happy?

Wind Sculptures ... Time To Play!!!

2009-11-12T02:11:00.005-05:00

I fabricated these fiberglass panels and then let the wind do the rest.
One of the more colorful and active pecan groves you'll see in the county.

This is the kind of stuff that keeps me young!

Wall Sculpture Exercise ... Create & Destroy

2009-11-10T03:11:00.011-05:00

I have to do this little creative sculpture technique every now and then to keep everything balanced. I create a wall sculpture (or any other type of sculpture) and then destroy it. The lesson supposed to teach me to learn to let go of my sculpted creations without getting too attached. This is something that I have heard certain sculptors discussing before in sculpture forums and this is one of the better actions to take to remedy that mindset. For this exercise I simply fastened a few 4" thick foam squares to my relief board with a general idea of what I wanted to create, which was, at a minimum, a larger than life male head and torso wall sculpture and see how far that I could get in two hours.

Here is the end result after two hours. Understand that I am leaving out a great deal of in-between working time but the majority of time spent was taking large slabs of sculpting clay and jamming it all around the foam squares as I 'fleshed out' my form.

I came back later that night and took this photo before I tore it down. I have to admit that I really wasn't pleased by the destruction but I know that it's a necessary evil that produces, I believe, better sculpted art works down the road.

Gargoyles Here!!! Gargoyles There!!! Gargoyle Art Sculpture Everywhere!!!

2009-11-07T21:45:00.008-05:00

One of my gargoyle's standing by his victim. LOL

Gargoyles hanging from buildings everywhere!!!

Without a doubt, one of my favorite art forms

Medieval Torture Sculpture + Evil Spirits = A Unique Garden Decor

2009-11-07T12:01:00.012-05:00

It's an amazing facet of creative thinking where we begin with an idea that eventually materializes in a completely different way than we had originally imagined. I had started a sculpture where I wanted to explore the facial traumas that professional fighters endure for their chosen sport.

As I got further into the work however, I suddenly, and unexpectedly, changed direction and decided to parallel how politics, religion, the media, etc, etc, ad nauseum, attempts to control our thinking, day in and day out, by showing us the images and the stories that they think we should see or hear. What better way to expand on that idea than showing a device securely strapped over a head, which severely restricts our ability to hear and see, and that effectively silences our freedom of speech?

Even though I had never sculpted anything similar to this before, doing this garden art statuary bust was strangely cathartic for me. You may or may not agree with my thinking on this but you have to admit that mounting a casting of this head in your flower bed would forever protect you from evil spirits and create a very special garden decor aura all your own.

You may even attract a little attention from your neighbors in the process.

Mastering The Art Of Cutting And Re-Joining Sculpture Castings

2009-10-29T15:20:00.010-04:00

Finished stone resin casting with Bronze Metal Coating

The original clay sculpture model with the complex positioning of the fingers had to involve the careful severing of each finger which then had to be individually molded, cast, and reattached.

Here is the original clay sculpture model with fingers in place prior to severing them.

Custom Silicone Rubber Mold Making On A Machined Prototype Model

2009-10-29T14:34:00.006-04:00

Here is the initial stages of a fiberglass/silicone rubber mold being laid out. This will be a removable flexible mold due to a couple complex areas.

The silicone rubber thickness is being established and controlled for a precision placement of the mold so that every time it is extracted it will fit back with minimal setup.

Here are two of the finished silicone rubber molds that are in the curing process. Once the bottom half of the molds were fitted, the molds were ready for production.

Atlas Conquered

2009-10-26T19:37:00.009-04:00

Well, actually I'm not sure that this privately commissioned Atlas sculpture by Sculptor Jon Hair was "conquered" but the mold making aspect certainly felt like it once this silicone rubber mold behemoth was finished. After this a lightweight polyurethane shell was fabricated to hold each of the 17 separate sections prior to it being shipped to the foundry for the waxes that would be made for the lost wax bronze casting. This kneeling Atlas was the base for holding a 10,000 pound steel globe (top photo). Overall height was over 25 feet. A truly awesome sculpture to see up close.

Mold Making For A Gargoyle Creature

2009-10-26T11:38:00.015-04:00

I had received several requests for a gargoyle creature for the garden so I sculpted this figure out of sculpting wax, painted it to see what I had, and as shown above, began the process of creating a two part silicone mold and a fabricated fiberglass mother mold (not shown) for support. Here you can see that I have cleanly established the seam line by using Kleen Klay and wooden blocks for support.

In the photo above, I have applied the initial detail coat of silicone and made certain that all areas have been covered including a predetermined area surrounding the sculpture so that you will have a lip of rubber that aids in the proper alignment of the two halves. Two additional thicker coats of rubber will be applied to give you a strong enough mold for many castings.

Here you have the cured rubber mold lying in the fiberglass mother mold flipped over with the back part of the sculpture now facing up, ready to repeat the above process. When this has been completed holes will be drilled through the fiberglass and rubber lip and joined, now ready for casting.

The Mysterious Supplies Of Sculpting

2009-10-01T11:50:00.007-04:00

When viewing sculpture, what most people are seeing are the final forms after the modeling clay has been sculpted. What several people have expressed their surprise over the most was the clay itself. It was as if there was just as big of a mystery surrounding the clay as much as the sculpture itself. Surprisingly, many people are not aware that sculpting or modeling clay comes in large slabs normally averaging 7-10 pounds per slab. The clay that I use exclusively is a personal formula that I use for everything. The detail that it is capable of holding is astounding. When completely cool it will produce very sharp edges if you should need that degree of detailing. It is priced at $2.50-$3.50 per pound, depending on weight, and is available for order at snarlingcrow.com

But what seems to be an even bigger mystery are the supports that holds the weight and helps the sculptor flesh out any particular form ... the sculpture armatures. Building armatures can be an art all by itself. When I undertake the building of a complex armature, I take almost as much pride in the armature as I do in the final sculpture. However, for the more simpler forms, the armatures still play an important function if you are sculpting with a material that needs help in keeping it's form. That's why I make an extremely rugged portrait head armature pictured above that I make available to my customers at snarlingcrow.com as well.

Ornamental Hummingbird Houses

2009-07-28T11:40:00.012-04:00

Beautifully designed hummingbird houses for home decor or garden placement.

These are wholesale items for those that would be interested in becoming sellers of a few of my selected sculptural creations. Please visit snarlingcrow.com and click on "Shop Online" for more info about this item.

"Taste"

2009-07-24T11:13:00.003-04:00

"Taste" by Will Cox

"Heartbeat"

2009-07-16T11:23:00.006-04:00

The sculpture above entitled "Heartbeat" was sculpted by Will Cox of Greenville, SC. Unfortunately, Mr. Cox passed away just prior to the completion of the castings of his pieces. I am going to show some of them here over the next few days as a tribute to him and his sculptural vision. I enjoyed working on these pieces, Will. I am certain that your family and friends are enjoying them today and that they bring many fond memories back to them of you on a daily basis. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to work on them.

"No Fear Here!"

2009-07-06T03:47:00.008-04:00

Wildlife Sculptures/Life Size Bronze Metal Coated Baby Ducks.
A pose representing nature's never ending vigilance

Hawk/Eagle/Falcon Mascot Head Sculpture

2009-06-09T14:38:00.007-04:00

Talk about feeling like you are being watched!

"Liquid Kiss"

2009-04-30T22:55:00.001-04:00

I love the innovation!

Raptor Sculpture

2009-03-25T14:51:00.010-04:00

A stylized form with flowing lines. Flame polished clay model. To see the finished sculpture click photo.

Theo Jansen's Kinetic Sculpture ... Where Art And Science Meet

2009-03-16T12:15:00.000-04:00

By Consent Or Conquest, We Will Have World Government

2009-02-11T05:00:00.002-05:00

The only politically inspired sculpture that I have ever created. The reference is to the supposed certainty of James Paul Warburg's 1950 statement to the United States Senate on Foreign Relations.

©2009/Keith Simerson

Mother and Child

2009-01-30T15:58:00.004-05:00

One of my customers, Alan Clement, from Raleigh, NC, who sculpts mostly portraits did this very smooth piece that we cast in plaster. It was one of my favorite pieces of his and I am not sure why. Maybe the stark whiteness of the plaster plays well with the design and creates a wedding of composition that draws me to it, no matter how often I look at it. To me, that is the true test of whether or not a sculpture is going to be right for any specific buyer.

The Brick Artist

2009-01-29T11:22:00.002-05:00

Should you get the chance to look at the work of brickartist.com check it out. This guy uses only LEGO bricks to fashion his sculptures. Interesting to see what is possible when using only rectangular bricks.

A Tribute Casting

2009-01-29T00:12:00.003-05:00

If you look closely, you will see the splits in the cast on this bronze metal coated casting which was taken from an original wooden chain saw carving. The carver had been tragically killed in an auto accident twenty some years prior and his wife was wanting to give copies as keepsakes to her children. Believe it or not, I utilized a thinned down, clear silicone caulk for the molding material and fiberglass for the mother mold. Not the easiest material to make molds with but after applying a little finesse and loads of patience it proved that incredible casts can be accomplished using everyday hardware materials.

Eco-Friendly Sculpture

2009-01-27T20:49:00.000-05:00

I am constantly amazed at the various sculptural uses that people come up with for the most common everyday materials.

All of these pieces were fabricated with old tires ... a material that I have never had the opportunity or even the thought of working with before today.

And this horse figure is my absolute favorite. A great deal of movement and force in the figure.
Very interesting use of rubber.