It is kinda fun to do modern designs using period ideas. In this case I worked from childhood memories (I got my learner driver’s licence in 1969) as well as photographic research and also add in our own twist to make everything friendly and fun. It all has to be functional for the purpose intended. A circa 1960’s gas station wasn’t fancy nor grand but was largely functional. The design will work based on a myriad of small details such as the gas pumps, air dispenser, and signage. This drawing lays out the big picture and we’ll add the details later - in our slightly cartoonized style of course. This is going to be fun!
Freshly painted to look old!
With each project we tackle we love to experiment with new techniques. For Vala’s farm the signs we are creating need to look like old barn wood to fit in with the existing attractions. They have to look like they’ve been down on the farm and out inn the weather for decades. This meant a whole new palette of colours, bright, yet muted and aged far more than our norm. The first sign will be the test and once complete will set the direction for the rest which follow. So far the cookie Coop sign looks to be passing with flying colours! Becke and Alyssa are doing well!
Instant ancient tree
Anytime we do concrete sculpting a whole lot of progress seems to happen in a single day. This task typically involves the whole crew working together and we need to work quickly to ensure the task is done before the concrete cures. Today, the train sign tree received its sculpted skin. We were going for an aged and weathered look which meant lots of fine detail which is a whole lot of fun! The end result was pure magic!
