by mike | Mar 6, 2023 | Modeling Techniques, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation |
Scatterbrained would be a generous term for my working methods. I’ve seldom been one to design on paper, preferring instead to play around with a bunch of materials until something clicks. I try things, believing I’ve found a solution only to realize...
by mike | Feb 22, 2023 | The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
The inspiration for this new work is a single track industrial branch serving one or two remaining customers. Richmond has the remnant of the former GR&I that serves a wire and cable plant (photo below), while Youtube overflows with other examples. Just search...
by mike | Feb 13, 2023 | Storytelling, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience |
My approach to modeling has evolved from simply replicating a specific time and place to using the work as a medium of expression in the same way an artist uses pen&ink or watercolor. For the design of the current project, I’ve drawn inspiration from a...
by mike | Feb 5, 2023 | OST Believes, The Art of The Craft, The Modeling Conversation, The P48 Experience
Before my eyesight issues began I was content to pursue working with brass and not that interested in building another layout. That changed when I could no longer scratchbuild as I miss working with my hands and making things. Chris Mears and I have a lot of email...
