Tag Archives: outdoor

Work Space / Joe Papendick / St Louis, Missouri

Posted on June 22, 2012 by destructivetesting

Joe (https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/artist-of-the-day sent me these two photos of his workspace.  I love seeing where artists do what they do, and encourage other artists to send me their photos to my email address:  mfsmith46@gmail.com.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/joepapendick   http://joepapendick.wordpress.com/

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Work Space / Ted Freeman / Lawrence, Kansas

Posted on June 2, 2012 by destructivetesting

My Artist of the Day / May 31  https://destructivetesting.wordpress.com/2012/05/31/artist-of-the-day-ted-freeman-lawrence-kansas  has sent some photos of his work space to share.  He’s recently completed construction of it, which may be why it’s so clean.  But, I feel he may just be the … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Joe Papendick / St Louis, Missouri

Posted on June 1, 2012 by destructivetesting

After finding those great birdhouse sculptures yesterday, I came across these beautiful bird feeder sculptures!  I have a boring round plastic bird feeder, and may have to upgrade!  I imagine that the birds would appreciate a more aesthetically pleasing dining … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Ted Freeman / Lawrence, Kansas

Posted on May 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

I know–birdhouses?!  I somehow happened onto Ted’s work, and was taken by the wonderful wooden and metal sculptures he creates. ‘Arts and Crafts/Craftsman’,  ‘Rustic’, ‘Art Deco’, ‘Japanese’ styles, among others. All the wood and metal is found on farms near … Continue reading →

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Making It / Lawn Chair Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on May 10, 2012 by destructivetesting

I found this chair yesterday when I was moving out a lot of my sister’s stuff from the rafters of the garage, and decided to make this simple mobile with it.  It slowly, peacefully twists in the wind. http://www.etsy.com/shop/destructivetesting

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Making It / Mobile With Metal Scraps / Mike Smith

Posted on May 10, 2012 by destructivetesting

As I’m now making mobiles, I realized again how almost everything I make ‘does’ something.  Clocks, lamps, mirrors, and now mobiles.  I start out with an idea, but definitely not a plan with measurements and all that.  And, make it … Continue reading →

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Making It / Kitchen Tools Mobile / Mike Smith

Posted on May 4, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’m the cook at our house, and I love kitchen tools, so……..   I placed this mobile so that I can see it out my kitchen window.

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Artist of the Day / Kevin Weise

Posted on February 14, 2012 by destructivetesting

“An architect working & living in Manhattan, with roots in Pennsylvania, I blend modern design with my love of nature to form functional organic art which unlocks and honors the inner wonder hiding in every tree. Using Pennsylvania hardwood, each … Continue reading →

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