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Beautiful work Michael, elegant and striking.

thank you Geoff  but i made this for a friend in Afganistan.

Thank you DSW . you are right,,,,,,,,,,,,, it needs to be in water amongs  reeds and foliage. I will have to find a home for it.

We had some serious flooding a few years back and we got some visitors. I made this to remember the flood and something positive about it.

way cool . how did you attach the copper of the face please .

Thank you David

Both are great. Seems like I've seen your stuff, elsewhere, on the net?

Yes Poppaclutch ....  I am guilty of self promotion on the net . I guess Im trying to make a full time career of a (so far ) profitable hobby . we all gotta eat !    . cheers mate.

Thanks Diver Mike and Frosty,   Yes...... our wildlife is not as savage as in Alaska but they do tend to have a bit of a chew on you after you have rotted a bit after dying from the poison they administered while you slept.!

You have captured a  "style'' that the public (and I ) will love. Im thinking you will get a few orders for more of deez boidz.

very nice ! what is the origin of the numbered part on his chest?

Thank you Aden, So Cal , Seldom, Winddancer and Big Gun Doc. I am entering 4 pieces in a show( more pics soon) and  with this one I was going to try to enter the "Contemporary "section (If only I knew wot that meant!)yes i agree with your comment about the neck however  with this sculpture I have tried to be more abstract and "contemporary"  so left it more open  and more bits missing . The main components are the pin lock square cut teeth off a dozen ploughs (plows) . These were used to lock the implement at a certain height. I ran out of them!

Big Guns yes I these lizards have claws that would shame an eagle -lethal. I nearly lost a jack russel dog from blood loss after getting deeply hooked on a claw of a injured goanna

here is a kangaroo I am also entering.......................... cheers and beers

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Hi all , here is a "goanna" . It is a Monitor type lizard found in Australia . can grow 8 feet long

thats a great snake , nice movement and balance

Very nice work. I have a small suggestion............. in photo number  2 the horses hind legs look human not equine , if you reverse the

'knee" bend to the rear and mount it further towards the tail it may give a different look. just a thought. I love what you are doing with steel. cheers

really impressive work . love them.

very nice work. quite stylish. i would love to see it in large scale in a beautiful lanscaped  garden .well  done

Superb !!

Thank you PASCALOU

thats great news Michael, I must agree with you ......If you can convey your passion about the art then the battle  for a commission is nearly won.

PS I would love to steal that power point presentation of yours so I could get an idea how to present a proffessional proposal. lol

well done on getting another  big gig.

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Thank you Royce , Gibbo and Highsider my appologies for not responding sooner to your posts. I am very happy you enjoy this stuff as much as me.

Fantastic work , such detail and uniformity. like a piece of jewellry......excellent!

THANK YOU : Mac Bruce, Dick , Ciladog and Double y,  for those encouraging words  and to  every one else whose comments helped me on what I consider a most enjoyable journey Thank you so much . I will remember this one forever.

I will post some of my next  piece of work in  late Sep. Take Care,  and look after yourselves.

Andrew

Hi everyone , well the sculpture is in its final destination.

Below is a link to a newspaper article that covered the story. I have attached some photos (courtesy of PCAV NORTH EAST ZONE)
I did not attend the opening as i considered it a very personal and private affair for taylors friends and famil    I am told it was very well recieved> what made me most happy are the smiling faces of the children>

Link to article:


http://www.mmg.com.au/local-news/shepparton/sculpture-stands-in-honour-of-taylor-1.41435

MetalJohn thats a great start, very stylish  and very inspirational to someone who cant forge with the fire. (me) One comment though ....your tools  injthe background are  far too tidy!!!!!!.

Thank you Ford Prefect.  The fact that it was made for a good cause was a big help when  my enthusiasm faltered.

cheers mate!

 

Wow ! It's been a pleasure seeing the project done. Love every detail of it and I know how much effort, time, hard work and sweat have been poured into creating that masterpiece. I cannot imagine all the different kinds of scraps that have been put to life through your work but you did the impossible. One project that I will not forget. Cheers to you Sir!

 

 

 

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thank you

ironman 50.

VERY NICE WORK . you have captured: random chaos  , balance and beauty combined ,  well done mate!