Davis Spider Update
September 15th, 2010
An update on the Davis Graveyard Spider for SpiderFest 2010…let me just say that I “changed gears”…yes the pun is intended.
A week or so ago I posted some teaser photos of my spider and as the clues suggested it was going to be a steampunk skeleton spider.
My original concept was to make a mechanical body with skeletal legs and head and as sometimes happens the concept wasn’t working and it was time for plan B.
The biggest problem I was having were the head and body proportions plus I really didn’t care for the angle of the legs.
The deciding factor to change my direction was that the spider wasn’t creepy.
The Davis Graveyard is sort of a spooky elegance and the steampunk spider was going in an opposite direction.
So here’s the new spider complete with a big bulbous body, a skull like head and eight large removable legs to accommodate shipping and storage.
There is still a fair amount of work to be done but I like the direction and think he now has a creep factor worthy of his destination.
I hope they like him.
September 15th, 2010 at 2:58 am
CB said:
That is too bad that your ran out of steam. I was really excited to see the original version. That being said, this new spider is very creepy.
September 15th, 2010 at 6:03 am
Grimvisions said:
Very Nice Scott!
I like the gears and What-Knot
I made and finished mine last Saturday.
I hope The Frog Queen likes it.
September 16th, 2010 at 6:53 am
The Frog Queen said:
….can’t speak…..can’t breathe….need oxygen……((swoon))….((thud))…..
September 16th, 2010 at 6:54 am
The Frog Queen said:
….that is just amazing. Especailly in pictures….pictures are wonderful. You can just send me a picture if you want. That would be awesome
Thanks, looks amazing!!
Cheers!
September 16th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Amy said:
If Chris doesn’t like him we will take him over here! Looks amazing as always, great talent!