Phase IV by Saul Bass – A major influence for my art…
Phase IV by Saul Bass A Major Influence For My Art… The thing I like about good science fiction, is that it ‘projects’ our experiences in this present time and raises questions about how we relate to technology and scientific progress. Good science fiction is by no means ‘geeky’! A film that…
Making Of The London FabLab Dymaxion Map…
Making Of The London FabLab Dymaxion Map… This video accompanies the instructables about the making of the Dymaxion Atlas at the London FabLab. It is strange to see how things pan out. For example when I wrote this article about how I really liked FabLabs and how they can relate…
Selected Artwork Catalogue 2012-2015…
Selected Artwork Catalogue 2012-2015… I just made a slideshare catalogue of my selected artwork from 2012-2015. I have gone on a big journey both with my work and also life in these last few years that in many ways I could not anticipate. Life is out there, I look forward…
Way Out West…
I feel the best of Scotland, is the raw nature on the western isles, none of the clichés of pipers and haggis, it is a raw and beautiful land with definite norse influences. I hope to get about a week off to do some hiking over there and sketch natural…
The Pen Is Mightier Than The Computer…
Not only do I use traditional pens/pencils etc to draw. I also use them to do planning. I find that it is so much quicker and our ideas flow much more easily than using computer planning software…Bonus points if you can read my writing!
Expressive Drawing A Few Tips…
I made this video to demonstrate to my drawing students some techniques about how to loosen up your drawing and make it ‘expressive’ A lot of people comment that my work has a lot of energy within the lines. This video will help you to develop your own personal energy…
3d Computer Graphics Models, Basic Principles…
I just made this video, I actually added the notations in the 3d application Blender using the grease pencil. I’ve made a Prezi about the fundamentals of 3d graphics before but I wanted to make a more 3d and in depth version. Check it out…
A Very Simple Application To Make Make Models For 3d Printing…
I thought I would share this, one of the best solutions I have found for those who do not want to use mor complicated applications such as 3ds Max, Maya, Blender etc is Tinkercad by Autodesk. Here I show you how easy it is, you should also use their tutorials…
Patreon, Microfunding For Creatives…
I discovered Patreon. It is a microfunding source for creative people. Creative people do not always really want to raise a whole lot of money for ‘their one big idea’ as with the crowd funding system. Rather, they have a few artworks they make a month, a constant making/ideas passion….
Lessons Learned At The EchoFab FabLab Residency In Montreal…
In this Youtube video, I talk about some of the important things that I learned at the EchoFab, FabLab during my artistic residency there. About the machines and how I used them etc. Feel free to ask anything or make comments. FabLabs are great places if you are an artist,…