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Mandarins, and some other stuff that’s not as fun to look at (but important!)

August 21st, 2009

It’s been an exciting couple weeks around the f+ compound! had a birthday on the 12th, went to disneyland, which is a lot smaller than I remember. In fact, not much has changed since I went there nearly 15 years ago, but the indiana jones ride was worth the wait! I loved it!

Also made it out to meet with some galleries, even stopped by Copro Nason to catch the Blab! show which was worth the trip itself. An excellent line up of artists, including a huge piece by jeff Soto and some new names that thoroughly blew my mind in person. I highly recommend catching it if you haven’t already!

When I got back from California, I had an insane amount of catch up to do. Sculpting was almost done on several pieces, but I decided to put some things on hold and hammer out the two mandarins I had commissioned by two separate buyers. I think they literally have the most possible resin on them that can keep them just shy of tipping over! I really tried to go there with these two. The inspiration for these made it quite the challenge to live up to!

It was kind of fun trying to make these twice. I didn’t want to make them exactly the same, but I wanted them to be very similar so no one felt like they got an “upgraded” version or anything. So they each have little differences and different weapons.

Here’s some pics to break up my inane, un-caffeinated typing:

My light box pics looked pretty washed out, so I took some outdoor pics for a change!

This sword has magnets in the handle to attach into one giant dual blade sword as well.

these where an absolute blast to do! Thanks to both the buyers that commissioned me to do these! If you’d like to commission a piece I am currently reserving for September and October. With my solo show coming up in November space is very limited, so please feel free to email me to line up a piece: josh@fplusnever

Also, my solo show at Red Hot Robot is slated for Friday the 13th in November (How cool is that)! If you’d like to be put on the preview list for the show, simply email me “preview” in the subject line and I’ll put you on the list.

One final plug: I have some pieces available in my web store! Some studio pieces I’m finally willing to part with. If you buy a piece, you’re supporting a fulltime artist that wants to drink champagne this weekend! that’s a great cause!

As always, stay sweet interwebs! see ya soon!

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