Andyman Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Hey all. Just thought I would update you on the world of Electro Art Works. I'm kinda in transition now as my job is dwindling so I've decided to pursue my artwork a little more seriously. The first thing I did was apply to be come a member of Buckham Gallery in Flint, Michigan. Membership is through a jury process and I was accepted unanimously. Within a year I should have my own show. The second thing I did was join "Art at the Market", a member owned non-profit gallery in Flint's Farmers Market. This is a well located place where artists members sell their wares. This too is a juryed process as they only accept top notch work. Through Buckham Gallery, I will be learning the ropes in the "art" world. I've already met quite a few other artists of other mediums and it is quite fascinating. My kind of people! With Art at the Market I will get a better sense of the business side of the art world. Already I have learned that art galleries in general take a 50-50 commission on sales. Some even go 40-60 with the 60 percent going to the gallery. I have yet to find out what Buckham will charge but selling there is not my main goal. Art at the Market charges 18% plus quarterly rent. My second and last day of training at "Art at the Market" is this Saturday, May the 4th be with you. I will then be setting out my display of robot goodness to share with the world. I'll post pics when I do. Meanwhile, here are four Andybots geared up to take center stage there. Enjoy! Dynamo, 2019, 8". (electric motor casing & cores, plastic gears, circuit boards, spark plug insulators, scrap wood, etc.) Crimson, 2019, 8.5". (vac tube, headphone speaker, plastic gears, circuit board with motor core, spark plug insulators, scrap wood, etc.) Verdant, 2019, 7.5". (plastic vendor capsule, electric motor cores, metal & plastic gears, paper shredder blades, springs, scrap wood, etc.) Vivid, 2019, 8.5". (Bell & Howell projector nameplate, circuit board with motor core, spark plug insulators, plastic gears, computer connector flange, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 A single LED under the vac tubes will make them glow like the real thing. Good luck on the new venture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, robothut said: A single LED under the vac tubes will make them glow like the real thing. Good luck on the new venture. Thanks, John. I've done the LED trick on bigger pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian.. Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Good luck with the artwork, Andy. Goodness knows there's not much they can teach you. Classy robot designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboto Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Good luck and what a wonderful line-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Thanks, guys. Flint is probably not the best market for them but you gotta start somewhere. My online sales have basically disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robothut Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I thought you had done the LED vac tube trick, but the color change electro soul you did is very nice. I have seen guys putting a small vac tube " like a 12AX7" on top of LED night lights, looks very steam punkish and easy to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Wow Andyman! These are all terrific! Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 Awesome designs Andy I live in Tecumseh Michigan, So not to far away from flint!!! I will try to get out to see your work--Good luck on the show and congratulations on being accepted !!!- Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 Thanks, Rich. Try and talk me up to the crowds will ya? Thanks, RoboDerby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBODUDE Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Will Do--But your talent is obvious !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 All set up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Stelab9 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoboDerby Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Overdue for an update here on your latest creations, no Andy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbius Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Congrats Andy! You deserve it, amazing work, every evening when visiting the robot room (Kelly's) TONK catches my eye right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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