WIP: Tree Gate!! Almost Done:)

I am getting so antsy about the completion of our custom gate from Austin Outdoor Studio.

http://www.austinoutdoorstudio.com/index.htm

I collaborated with Jonathan on the design and chalked out the tree and leaf/branch areas for them to cut. This thing is huge!

The guys are outside right now finishing up the fence...woohoo!! After I do a patina finish over the "leaves" and get them sealed, it should be ready to install. I think its going to be gorgeous with a capital "G". This gate will age to a wicked rust finish to match the rad rusted steel planters and edging Jonathon did for the front yard.

WIP: Horizontal Custom Tree-Lady Blocks

I got my first custom order (uhm, first order...period) on Etsy. Yay!!

A lady really liked my silver diptych tree-lady but wanted a tripdych going horizontally instead of vertically. No prob!

I had slightly larger/deeper wood panels made (8in x 8in x 3in) and sent her the sketch below. I have primed and base-coated each and hope to have it finished and ready to ship this week:)

Will post final product on my blog: http://www.rarebirdart.blogspot.com/ Visit my etsy shop here: http://www.rarebirdart.etsy.com/

WIP (work in progress): Paper Mache Rats

Some photos of my newest endeavor. I'm pretty jazzed about these paper petrified rodents. This one is the first ever...a prototype for possible Halloween props and whatnot.

Katherine flipped over the final result, but I forgot to take pictures of him before I handed him over to Scott on his birthday. He was just relieved it wasn't another live one:P

I'll post the fully dressed "Pulp Rat" here:

http://www.rarebirdart.blogspot.com/