This is a study of one of the last images of my father from 2003 taken by Jennifer Horsman. I started the panel in early 2014; when the initial work look more like Marvels 'Thing' from the Fantastic four, I painted over the panel to try another direction.
Lost for direction from May, just yesterday I had an idea to start work on the panel. As you may have guessed from reading about my past, the television business has always been a prominent association with my father, and represents a part of what he introduced to me at a young age; electronics, construction, art, he was never afraid to do anything he tried. Digging old style wells, running a horse pulled scoop under a house (pulled by a military jeep), laying brick (something even today I have yet found a love for.) Anyway, I have placed images that represent his passion for building and making things work.
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After the blue was added to he jacket, I promptly removed it with lacquer thinner before it started to set, but now as I look back it was no where as overpowering as it seemed. There is still some blue remaining.
Presently the work is H 48" W 48" D 3"
Presently the work is H 48" W 48" D 3"
 | The material was plasma cut for the '1916 in preparation for building the enhanced characters. The C-47 was added in its primary stage of work. |
Forming the sheet metal raised sides to the characters, then tack welded.
Completed characters ready for grinding, then patina work. Character height 10"
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Characters mounted to panel, after patina work,
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