Ryousuke Ohtake – Spiny Lobster

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Artist Name:  Ohtake Ryousuke Title:  Spiny Lobster Details:  circa 2014 - 31cm - Boxwood, "beard of whale" Why It's Notable: The form of the spiny lobster was impeccably replicated in boxwood. But the realistic appearance wasn't enough to get recognized as a Notable Inspiration. This was: the joints were carved so they move just like a real lobster would. This amazing video … Continue reading Ryousuke Ohtake – Spiny Lobster

Maple Trestle Table, Session 11 – Straight Lines on Wonky Surfaces

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On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working.  That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 11 – Straight Lines on Wonky Surfaces