tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post1561298547544060880..comments2023-04-27T01:58:30.348-07:00Comments on Bodysuit To Fit: Sitting 5 - All Ribs, No BBQ Saucebrianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02646519490239672312noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post-30160639664635689962012-05-09T09:33:48.469-07:002012-05-09T09:33:48.469-07:00Joe - My experience with (and advice for) Rube'...Joe - My experience with (and advice for) Rube's creative process is thus: "Give him an idea and let him roll."<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about being able to see his "gears turn," so to speak. Rube is not only a wonderful artist and fine craftsman, but he's also a "designer." All good designers - and I fancy myself to be decent one - ask the question, "what is the problem?" (in this case, getting a 2D image on a 3D body) and then "how do I solve it?" <br /><br />He's great at working with the contours of the human body and I guarantee you'll be pleased. Good luck, brother!brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646519490239672312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post-88617232763468821032012-05-04T05:36:33.911-07:002012-05-04T05:36:33.911-07:00Brian, very useful blog. I've read it over and...Brian, very useful blog. I've read it over and over in anticipation of a Rubendall backpiece and 3/4 sleeve I'm beginning next week. I'm really looking forward to the pain you describe so well. Sounds great. I had my consultation with Mike last week. You could feel the mental energy as he turned his focus to the work. I got the sense he was already problem solving and coming up with yet more awesome work. What's your experience with Mike's creative process?Joe Knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526445946292843452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post-76611020814499765792012-01-15T10:35:08.669-08:002012-01-15T10:35:08.669-08:00@Ricky - I have indeed had touch-up work on previo...@Ricky - I have indeed had touch-up work on previous pieces (usually as a "final" sitting for each piece). any area around a joint is usually subject to more wear and tear than the average expanse of skin, so those areas get scabby and don't necessarily heal very well.<br /><br />When we were working on the peony on my right triceps, I dropped a fair amount of the light blue that he had used. Rube commented to me, "That's weird, I usually only see that reaction on olive-skinned people - people from the mediterranean."<br /><br />My reply? "Yeah, well, my mom is half-Lebanese, so there ya go..."brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646519490239672312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post-1565142281304429252012-01-15T08:19:35.329-08:002012-01-15T08:19:35.329-08:00Great blog Brian.
I'm loving watching this pr...Great blog Brian.<br /><br />I'm loving watching this progress, but am also completely jealous! Looking forward to all future updates.tjl2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02268177219417982240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post-59968116998715502532012-01-15T07:19:40.796-08:002012-01-15T07:19:40.796-08:00Another awesome update Brian! Would have been cool...Another awesome update Brian! Would have been cool to stop by the shop to check out the work in person and intro myself. I live like a 15 minute walk from the Bowery location and I cannot agree with you more on how much better the commute is versus heading to Strong Island. Don't get me wrong, it's awesome seeing the crew out there, but its a pretty long hike on the LIRR and during the winters, it can be a bit brutal. <br /><br />Since you mentioned to Rubes to grind in the black, I was curious to know if he ever had to touch up any of your previous pieces because the color or the blacks didn't completely set in? Henning has gone over some parts of my sleeves a few times because my skin is not the greatest and add the fact he wants it to be perfect too. Of course it stretches out our sessions and brings back the pain but well worth it.Ricky W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04342356641778431253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post-17886970406031075812012-01-14T10:01:05.532-08:002012-01-14T10:01:05.532-08:00Thank you very much! Spread the word (and the URL...Thank you very much! Spread the word (and the URL).brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646519490239672312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8732649863622523350.post-32746613130272301362012-01-14T09:39:51.001-08:002012-01-14T09:39:51.001-08:00Really enjoying the blog, keep up the good work, h...Really enjoying the blog, keep up the good work, have a great holiday and look forward to seeing another post when you're back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com