Drums

Since I enjoyed making the two-string freak guitar ten years ago I figured it would be fun to see how a drum-kit would look using the same approach; making small parts big and big parts small.

Old stuff - new photo

Finally! Here's a descent pic of the tandem-bike I built in 2008. See previous post.

More stubble...

...and more "eighth note patterns". I'm quite happy with how these came out. Stubble is the secret!

Woodwork again

I think it's interesting what happens when you add texture to a surface. It changes the "rythm" of the composition. So when I add stubble to the piece below I think of it as adding eighth note hi-hat beats.

More wooden art

Here's some more pictures from the woodshop.

Wooden art

Busy day in the woodshop. Tractor wheels take about 17 seconds to draw and two days to build.

Summer = woodwork

Ahhh! Back in dad's woodshop. I have been working on these wooden scultures on and off for some years now. Iv'e been deliberately tryin' to keep from having a deadline for them. Tryin' not to think too much about what I want to do with them when they're finished. A creative oasis. A place to go only to my please my own eyes and hands (and ears - wood even sounds nice when you touch it).

But, it's harsh times and not the time to be picky about such matters so now I'm aiming at finishing some of them. Getting them "exibitable" and hopefully even "sell-able".

Great fun still...

Side project III completed

There! Finally. The Tolex/vinyl was expensive and so was the spray-glue so I'm very happy I got it right. No excuses now. I HAVE to learn how to play it...

Side project III continued

The Lapsteel is now complete. The white pearloid pickguard looks neat, doesn't it? I altered the shape of the pickguard too. I think the little curve I added makes it connect better visually to the "fretboard".

I working on the case now. Plywood box with styrofoam interior covered with velveteen fabric. Sewing the guitar shaped interior was a challenge and it took some time and a LOT of cursing to get it done.

Side project III continued

Back at my parents place and the wood shop. Wooden arms for the Björn action figure in the making. Happy holidays!