Photo Essays

What good is a nice new table without a nice new lamp? It's like buying a car with no tires. I started this table about two years ago. There's quite a story behind it if you care to know. I don't have the building process documented but I can tell you the quick version and then you can see that it badly needed a custom table lamp to go with it. And I did document the building of the lamp with photos. So read on if you're interested!

     The project: I think I'll build a bridge

     This could be questionable timing (for this piece) due to the recent bridge collapse in Minneapolis, but never-the-less, I am building a bridge.

     When I was a child, I killed my guitar...

     Actually, I wasn't a child when I did it. But it was over twenty-five years ago. What can I say? I was stupid. I had damage to my skull, I was... young. That pretty much explains it.

     Now I'm better, and to prove it I resurrected my dead Melody Maker. Why not take a look at the before and after images? I'll be glad you did... Resurrection: Gibson Melody Maker

Tiki Man! Our resident artist has been at it again. Never one to be captured by the almost irresistible urge to relax on a day off, Halbert spent the day recreating a lifelike cement statue of the mysterious Tiki Man...Cement isn't exactly a modeling media I would recommend. In fact, it really sucks. However, it does lend a rather rough, prehistoric ambiance to your work. Why not click on the link and have a look at the Tiki Man press release? You'll be glad you did. Honest!      Tiki Man Re-discovered

     The Waving Alien archeology staff has recently uncovered new information regarding the true story behind the Tiki Man. In an all out, no expenses barred attempt to bring you the truth, we have hired renowned artist and sculptor Billy Bob Halbert to recreate an astounding lifelike statue in honor of the no longer misunderstood Tiki Man.
     While Mr. Halbert declined to appear on camera, he did allow us in his studio while he sculpted the Tiki Man. We have kindly provided the slides for your viewing convenience while you browse through a copy of the official press release.You can click on any image to get a bigger version of the photo. (352 by 240)
     We are also proud to announce that the remains of two other Tiki citizens have been discovered and we are in the process of negotiating with Halbert to bring those representations to you as well. One is a female...

Weekends are made for relaxing. Someday, I may learn that little known fact. However, at the rate I'm going, I doubt it. The new issue of the Waving Alien Cascades has just been uploaded... In the scheme of things, I am like a worker ant. I never know when to relax. I always thought that time off from work only meant that you can do work of your own without being paid. Makes for a lighter wallet, but in the long run is much more fulfilling than being paid. (Or more satisfying at the very least)

Finally, after four or five months, phase one of Waving Alien Cascades is done. I know this is off subject for the site, but we're proud of what was accomplished.

The project: Waving Alien Cascades

The first phase of the Waving Alien Cascades is complete! I have failed to fully document the different stages of construction, but I'll kind of explain the process with the different photos. I must say, Tewa and I can be found almost every night, watching the sun set, out on the deck enjoying the soothing sound of the water fall, (and the sometimes irritating sound of the frogs).

Another hard week carving rocks! The water fall is looking good. Although I don't know about this bum I caught trying to take a bath. If you want to take a look at the Waving Alien Cascades, there's some new shots of the progress I made this week. Believe it or not, I cut the size in half, and it's still rather large.

    The project: Waving Alien Cascades