For the first time, I can see my art diorama fully realized. I still have some touch-ups on the edges and areas I scratched while putting it together. Now…
With each layer and the floating bits painted, it was time for the final assembly. Sliding each layer onto the eight bolts with aluminum tube spacers holding the gaps.…
Figuring out a hardware solution to mount the floating layers of the diorama was tricky. I did not want to rely upon glue to hold the weight. I developed…
Moment of truth… will the holes in each layer line up and work with the hardware plan? The only way to know is to do a dry fit and…
With a few layers painted, I did a test stack of the background, frame, and teacup. I’m delighted with how the shadows and depth are developing. I also see…
Realizing I wanted a thinner engraved line on my diorama, I took about a week to figure out the combination of vector at and tool bits to achieve the…
The Mushroom Topper climbs down from the tree with a basket full of germinated spores ready to be sewn into the damp earth of the meadow. She gently plants…
I’ve been dreaming of these layered drawings that create depth and tell a story about my character’s life. A diorama of a vignette, like a theatrical stage, of a…
Satchel is a tea cup bobber of legend. Holding his spoon tight as he crosses the deep sea with giant monsters below. The paper diorama captures this adventure. Made…