Made by Leldon Omar
Hi!
Like Jonni, I have also been working on a version of a T.Rex. When she posted hers on YouTube, I was so excited to be having a “great minds think alike” moment, that I wanted I wanted to share. (Disclaimer: I don’t not claim to have a great mind of any kind ?)
I used Jonni’s suggestion of using a cutout of the animal’s silhouette as the base for the armature. My version was done using a cutout of “Sue’s” skull, on foamboard. Then I added flesh, as it were, by using aluminum foil. His name is, Ellis, meaning: kind, benevolent. I chose to give him a colorful look, imagining that perhaps the colors attracted females. I had a lot of fun making him.
Oh my gosh that’s great love it. Those colors and all is perfect. Wow. What’s next I want more.
Awww! Thank you Annette! I did not expect that. I honestly don’t know what to make next. Any ideas? Thank you again!
Water dragon?
Chinese water dragon they are colorful
As you wish! It should be fun to make, Annette.
Those scales are amazing! It must have taken a long time to get them all in place. The painting really makes them stand out even more. Good job!
Hi Pat!
Thank so much! It did take a while, and it was quite the learning experience.
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beautiful….
Brenda, thank you!
Beautifully done.
Thank you, Carol.
I hear you about using hot glue! It just doesn’t work so well in adhering glass, pebbles, and shells. I discovered that using gel medium works way better. It can take more time, but it is worth it to not have gorgeous things like those scales pop off!
Truly a magnificent work…and he’s more handsome in person, I imagine!!
Thank you so much Lisa Anne!
In person, it’s like looking at my new house pet. I’m sure that they were beautiful creatures to look at when they were in existence. I will have to remember to use gel medium in my next project. ?
Ellis is awesome! I love the use of materials and the paint job! What a character! Where will he reside?
Eileen, thank you!
Presently, he’s in my basement studio. After he’s completed, I will try to find a permanent home for him.
Thank you, Jonni!
Hi Jonni,
Thank you! There are nearly 2000 scales. They are mostly of clay that was shaped and hardened. I also added a few items that I needed to get rid of: small pebbles and cabachons. ? They were hot glued on and then sealed with wood glue. I’m not sure if the hot glue that I had was the best to use (Gorilla hot glue) as I found that the scales could be easily picked off. It would’ve been wiser for me to sculpt those details in, but I was trying to get rid of some materials that I just didn’t need as much as I thought I did.
Wow – that sounds like a lot of work, but they look fantastic. They almost look like jewels, because of the way they were painted. 🙂
Ellis is beautiful, Leldon. I love the way he’s sculpted and painted. How did you make all those scales?