Creative Cogs are Turning Again...

Hey Guys,

Apologies for the silence, but to be honest i needed a little time to recuperate after a busy two Semesters!

Needless to say this doesn't mean i have not been doing anything! I have been set my scary dissertation over the Summer 'break' so have found myself immersed in books for a chunk of the time. Luckily the weather has been pants this Summer (just for a change) so it hasn't been too painful.

However with this and various camping trips and a lucky escape on a jet plane i have spared a thought or two for the busy 5 months i have ahead of me... Semester 3.

I have several thoughts in the pipe line including a 'field guide' style book of an uninhabited, undiscovered island filled with new species just waiting to be recorded for the first time, but my most exciting idea and biggest challenge so far is to replicate one of my designs in the form of a Sculpture...
Yes i may be getting ahead of myself but i have accepted the challenge!

The idea sparked as i wanted to be able to show off my designs on a GRAND scale - the kind of wow factor when you first set eyes on that dinosaur skeleton hanging from the roof of a museum! WOW!
Also what better way for me to display my design skills, knowledge of anatomy and musculature gained from this course and my ability to accept a new challenge and a new angle on creature design for games!

As a student money is scarce, however with research over the summer i have discovered/rediscovered Paper Mache. My initial thoughts of paper mache where covering balloons in sticky paper gunk however, with research i discovered it has a lot to offer. (I will be creating a SM3 research section to this blog with my inspiring discoveries shortly).

I have also been in contact with various paper mache artists who have kindly offered their advice on the subject. I also have several bin bags full of newspapers in preparation for this challenge... and counting!

Excited? Much! As always i'll keep you posted!
(also if you are in contact with me please help me by saving your newspapers and passing them on to moi :) cheers!)