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Here I am!

jonnycoke - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 9:57am

Well,
Here I am!

I've been standing in the background hiding my "talent" forever it seems. Not having the self esteem to let it out except to those that are close and I am confortable around. I've finally got that internal kick in the butt to show it, be proud of it, and let others enjoy what I enjoy creating.

I hope it goes well....

jon


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Frank Castiglione's picture

Welcome Jon

Frank Castiglione - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:33am

Hi Jon,
Welcome friend. Fear not, your art is good. Please explain briefly the materials, patina etc...
Peace,eh?
Frank


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Rob Sigafoos's picture

Jon- Why have you been

Rob Sigafoos - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:52am

Jon-
Why have you been hiding this from all of us for so long? Not fair! Your work is great and we love seeing things this nice. The incorporation of the rocks is very clever and makes a nice effect. Please continue to post your work.
Rob


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gillis's picture

Hi Jonnycoke

gillis - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 2:15pm

This is beautiful. I made some too but they are quite different. Bravo! you have a great talent!

gillis


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jonnycoke's picture

More info....

jonnycoke - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 4:08pm

Thanks to all who are providing a neccessary boost!

The materials are mostly sheet steel; some stock sheet and some (leaves) are reclaimed sheet I picked up along my journies. The base rock is ground and the cattails themselves are rusted by me with a bleach/vinegar mixture in about 10 minutes, The leaves were rusted by time.

The rocks were my fathers idea, the piece was commishioned by him. He asked for "cattails with rocks in the stems"

Thanks again to all for the positive energy!
jon


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Jamie Santellano's picture

Hi Jonnycoke, Nice piece!

Jamie Santellano - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 6:12pm

Hi Jonnycoke,

Nice piece! It almost looks like copper. Keep showing your talent...it's beauty that the world needs to see!

Cheers!

Jamie Santellano


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eligius1427's picture

Welcome Jon, the piece looks

eligius1427 - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 7:52pm

Welcome Jon, the piece looks great. Like the rocks a lot. Keep posting picts.

Jake


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Chucky Boy's picture

Welcome

Chucky Boy - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 11:04pm

I'm pretty new myself, this a great site for information as well as insite and insperation.
Nice Job! Your peice looks great!
Keep on postin...
Chuck


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R L Sidebottom's picture

Very, Very nice. please keep

R L Sidebottom - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 12:40pm

Very, Very nice. please keep posting.

Rick Sidebottom
Aspiring Metal Artist


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Nic East's picture

Jonny:

Nic East - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 3:41pm

Jonny:
Welcome home. Tell us who you are and what you are about.
This piece is a great start. Enough ego massage, now it's your turn again.

Nic East, Jim Thorpe, PA USA
Creativity begins with a novel thought.


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ambition's picture

good to see much others

ambition - Friday, June 27, 2008 - 7:58pm

good to see much others having fun.
my friends sometimes think its strange I work so much. then I just explain its my idea of having "fun". i think manny here share this definition of "fun".

keep playing.

ambition


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