scrapartoz

thats a good one JGraff!

Like all of the other comments, you are a creative genius. I also think there should be public acclaim for what you do. Fantastic!

thank you CHICHI much appreciated.

thanks: DanielC85 , Hayden H. Bentiron and Michael.

Im trying to find the funiest caption to go in the speech bubble. can you folk think of a better caption for this photo situation below?
thanks andrew

great work Beth.

ps scrap - your floor and general environment look like a total heaven, very exciting stimulating workplace - i bet you are a happy man when your in there!

Thanks Beth , Yes the workshop is a special place. Creation is very personal , fills a hidden void in us all and is very rewarding..

Thank you RSmith and JGraff .im pleased to see that you guys understand wot its all about.
I have posted a few 'smalls' I made before Christmas. Given the size of the dog I am going to build and the size of the parts i will use you will note a loss of accurate detai and the appearance that these are more 'chunky' . I dont want to use small components as these would take forever with very little financial return, although "chunky' (even a bit abstract???) I love the small ones i made.
my favourites arev the piglet and the dancer made from 2 pairs of boltcutters. also note the kangaroos pouch is part of a forge fan gearbox. cheers andrew

Thank you JGraff for that explanation and drawing. i guess if i knew the real value and use of each and all items i would be reluctant to use them. one of my greatest joys is watching the public look at my sculptures and argue about the use of an item or tell
each other stories from their long past that relate to a particular item. For many of the more 'older folk' the items can be a spark that ignites a long forgotten memory in their childhood or time with their father.
cheers andrew

Thanks Bentiron And JGraff.
Me not being a blacksmith didnt know the hammer head was anything unusual. What is it used for in your trade? cheers andrew

thank you DALE and Woody. The 'getting Hammered' looks like a great show I will try to get there this year.cheers andrew

brilliant work mate! i have seen some of this style before, but JEEZ! this is great, where are ya?
and on the side, do you ever find any steam boilers or bicycles on those old farms cause im always on the lookout....
im in qld, im guessin your somewhere inland nsw or vic? looks nice and dry for keepin things from gettin too rusty.....
like i said, top stuff mate!
woody

thanks woody,
I am living on a farm at Urana NSW. I lived in townsville Qld for four years mid 80s. The shearer and 2 sheep sculpture I made for Muttaburra Qld (near Longreach ) will be opened in July. I wont be able to attend due to the distance but as you are close feel free to check it out if you have the urge! cheers andrew

PROGRESS PHOTOS OF LATEST OBSESSION ARE ON my PREVIOUS POST!!!!!!
thank you:
OZ Matt
Iron Clad
Thomas DEan
J Graff
pat Roy
Seldom


!for the for the kind words of encouragement and viewing my stuff.

TaLL Grass ......Fantastic work,,, I have a few pieces like you used and have no idea how they were used with horse rigs.Do you know what there use was?????

Bully ..... feel free to visit,............... google 'scrapartoz.com ' and send a email we can have a few beers and stuff if you get up here to Urana NSW

McGyver .thank you I am honoured that you think I can teach something. I dont do external courses but would be happy to try to answer any question u might have!

cheers

hi folks...... back now from a recess. im working on a 'swagman' and dog at present. i will post some shots if i can get it to work.

Beth that sounds like a lot of work . here is finished sheep. just got to fishoil and dustbath. Im going offline for a month or so ...see y'all when i return. thank you all for the support.
cheers
Andrew

Thanks Beth, i have added lots more small stuff ( pictures tonight) I like the idea of casting I think it would make an interesting bronze. I will finish the sheep with a coat of fishoil and before its fully dry I will give it a dust bath ( a la elephant) with super fine dry red dust from my farm , this will take the shine off before it naturally ages to a darker matte patina.

Thank you Colleen for posting those fantastic links. I can learn a lot from them. i am very impressed with Helen's work in that the vacant, empty space between the scrap parts is of equal artistic importance and beauty as the parts themselves. (I may have to cut back on the amount of stuff I use? )
Joe seems to be a master of capturing warm, friendly animated attitude.
Both these artists are brilliant.

David E . Im so glad you like the sheep. I will post progress tonight. She has come alive with the adding of scrap to her upper body.

Thought you may enjoy this... http://www.akkijyrkka.com/en/works/

Thanks DangerDillon,
That stuff is pretty skilled. to use such large pieces and still achieve good accurate gesture is what i like most about her work.

thank you Beth, yes its a very slow meticulous process most people think the sculptures are 'thrown together'

Scrapartoz ,

very nice , i'll try & see if MOONY has any pictures of the 5 sheep that MOONY , Andy , Ian & Sean did for a commision job a couple of months ago .

BTW , you interested in comin' ta Get HAMMERED ? 28 th , 29 th 30 th of October @ Braidwood NSW
Will be a lot of like mined smith's for you to meet

Dale Russell

Thank Dale,
i would really love to attend ' getting hammered " but at that time I am delivering this sculpture to Muttaburra Qld ( a fairly long trip) . I would love to attend next year if that is possible please.
cheers andrew

thank you beth,aljeter and iron man. I think the success of any animal sculpture lies in the proportions and stance of the feet and legs so I spent a lot of time in this area.(I hope I got it right) The sheeps rear end is another key area that looks a bit camel like but sets it apart and makes it recognisable compared to similar animals, I have to now find things to match the curvature of the wire cage. sometimes you need to cut scrap objects in half, sometimes multiples are required. where a hole is left then a distraction is inserted in the form of a small but interesting item.

here is the 3rd part of my latest commission. a just shorn ewe. i have done most of the harder stuff now i gotta clad her in rusty treasures.

fantastic work. it has great style and is a thing of beauty

finally finished shearer. one more sheep to go!

Incredible work - the best I have ever seen. So sad that the scrap yards are sending out their crushers to the farms. It happens around rural Sth Australia as well. And scrap yards are getting harder to get into. How do you remember where in the couple of acres that you saw that particular part you require or recall if you know you have it but can't think if you have used it already. Your work makes mine look like thoughtless crap.

Not So!
I see in your work.. a lot of talent. You have a recognisable great style.The dog wine rack is fantastic. and what a great use of rabbit trap. The use of different feet is quite unique and works very well.(I would have never considered it ) What do you use to coat the shiny surface? I am going to have to produce some smaller stuff like yours to pay the bills. The market and peoples financial situation will decide how much and how big your stuff will be. I think I must have a bit more time than you thats all.

My junk is sort of in separate piles I can find . groups . similar shapes . cast iron . round . long. flat. I also have stuctural and purely decorative piles of junk.

progress .i had to add attachments coz i couldnt upload the photos as i have done in the past.
cheers
scrappy