So growing up, the two cars I learned to drive on were a ‘78 ford wagon (automatic) and my mom’s adorable 1970’s Datsun hatchback (manual). I have so many fond memories of that little Datsun; I found this little guy and it was really close to the car I grew up with and loved—plus this one’s got flowers!
I love it—it’s so adorable! 🥰
Later on today, we even found a Ford Country Squire Wagon—the same color as the one I grew up with!
Meet three absolutely lovely chaps ♥︎ who can't wait to find the coolest miniature car I have amongst all of my toys!
James, Jeremy and Richard are 3D prints (which is the only thing I didn't do myself) then I sanded the figurines, sprayed carefully white primer on them and painted all of it. This was my first time ever I've painted figurines with acrylic colours, which I also had to mix myself.
I think they turned out really sweet for my first time drawing actual figurines and not just my usual paintings (and comics). It is different to work on 3D printed stuff, rather than on paper or digital drawing tablets. But I could use some of my knowledge, more or less...
With Jeremy being the tallest, measuring 11cm and Richard around 9cm, I'm sure I will find a nice place for them to take care of my toy vehicles!
This is the artist Chris Burden’s Metropolis II from 2011. It is on display at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) courtesy of the Nicolas Berggruen Charitable Foundation, and is located on the ground floor of the Broad building. I have posted it because this work simply brings me joy, and seems to do so for those of every age and background. If I can spread a little joy, then I am pleased to do so.
Trying to kick art block and seasonal exacerbation by experimenting with epoxy resin. An abstract formula 1 car doing donuts, asphalt texture created with grey sand