In writing this post, I realized I have been remiss. I’ve very often told you the start of a story without coming back to tell you how it ended. So today’s issue is going to dig back into a few earlier projects and bring them full circle.  (click on titles to read the original posts or images to find out more info about the pieces)
Decisions, Decisions
Back in April I asked your opinions about a large Cleveland skyline. I received quite a bit of lovely feedback on the sketches! When I tallied up the emails, blog comments, and twitter responses, the classic black & white design was a clear winner. The bottom sketch was a close second, so when this piece finds its home I will make a companion in silvery teal blues. Here is the final piece – I’m quite happy with how it turned out! I think the moody atmosphere and strong shapes work well in the piece, and pay homage to the Art Deco style of much of our local architecture:
The Guardian
The Guardian was finished in time to debut at Cain Park, where it received a lovely response — including features in three local media sources. In hindsight, I think most people couldn’t decipher how it was made… which is always an interesting dilemma. I want my work to be appreciated purely visually – it either grabs you or it doesn’t – but there is definitely a different level of appreciation when observers learn that it is made from metal, cut apart with a tiny sawblade barely the thickness of a sewing needle. I’m always trying to find new ways to convey the process, I’d love to hear your suggestions!
Custom Boxes
The boxes have received a lot of attention (and lovely sales), but my offer for a custom logo box got lost in the shuffle. So I’m putting it back out there! If you own or work for a business and would like a box with your company logo or business info on the lid, please let me know! The small box fits business cards nicely, so it’s a perfect match. But I need examples to get started! You’ll receive one lovely wenge box at a discount in exchange for letting me photograph the finished piece for promotional purposes. You get a box, I get a picture, and your business gets a tiny spotlight on the CLS website! No small print, except that I need permission to post it. So if it’s not your biz, just give me a thumbs up from the person in charge!
Hope you’ve enjoyed this glance back through the projects! Will be sharing new work soon!
Until next time,
Chris