divermike Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I was watching a roadrunner commercial, and they had a drawing of a flower with a stylized leaf, it occurred to me that it could be done in metal, so being as how I had some time... well the flower is not that terrific, but I had to work out the idea in iron, and now I can move to improve, here is rev 1. and yes... the wife loved it, funky yard art ya-know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TASMITH Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 That looks Great Mike. Nothing wrong with that at all! I have to ask though, Road Runner commercial? As in "BEEP, BEEP?" and Wile Coyote? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 yeah, out here they supply the high speed internet through time warner cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianbrazealblacksmith Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I like it! I can see alot of potential with that approach! I'm going to have to try that one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Lumpkins Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Looks good thanks for sharing with us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad J Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Yes that does look very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Can't wait to see more, I like this approach a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Very Nice! Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks all, this was my first venture into "negative space" and I'm not sure that term even qualifies, but the idea shows a lot of potential for many applications, if you go in this direction, please post it as it would be interesting to see what ideas this leads to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Oh yeah, negative space applies. Very nice idea, I'm going to put that right in my little bag of tricks. Heck, I may go out and give it a try today. I have a couple ideas for doing hearts I want to try too. One is kind of similar. Hmmmmm. Thanks Buddy. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 whew, when Frosty says thanks, it must be something good!! sic, I'm really happy it's an idea you guys like, what is scary, is I'm almost getting as much enjoyment from the comments on the projects, as doing them. Please please please, post your efforts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 funny thing, this was just a prototype, and yet my wife showed it to her friends, and now, I have to make 3 more, but the good news is, I'll have plenty of peach cobbler and baked goods all summer long!! These ladies all bake fresh from the tree, so while my budget is not enhanced, my waistline surely will be, yeehaw~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hard to say where great creative ideas come from! That is great fresh Idea for a forge leaf. I'm grabbing a picture to put in my Idea file. One of hardest things I have to to do is breaking out the traditional mold and get into an idiom that will appeal to contemporary tastes with out going the abstract route. You have done it well with this pieces and I can only envy your creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Well done Mike! Always nice to trade for freash goodie out of the garden:) I have always enjoyed this aproach. I have done several animal profiles using this technique. its a wonderful way to capture movement too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarc Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Nicely done, I like it, I might design something useing a simmilar concept at somepoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Neat...I like the design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aspery Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 A friend of mine does one very similar to this and then he drill small holes along the parameter and laces the whole leaf with very fine copper wire. I think this style of leaf is very worthy of exploring. I will be interested to see where you go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Mark, I was born in Sonora Ca, and hope to get back there soon, if convenient, I might call on you, thanks to you and everyone for the encouragement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel&Clay Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 looks good, keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.