Four Door Arts Forum was commissioned to design a sign on a used 4.5′  saw blade with an artistic image of “the old homestead”. The original homestead has been turned into a 100 year heritage site. Below is the progress that followed.

Assessing the surface
Assessing the surface
Measuring on a new surface
Measuring the layout
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Drawing the image
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Painting the image

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Finishing touches
Front of saw blade completed
Front of saw blade completed
Back of saw blade completed
The back side

These boots were made for painting…

Before being discarded as useless the artist carefully studied the historical and romantic intent of this old, worn out cowboy boot. Who knows the life it has lived, the places it’s been, the people there, the adventure experienced. The mystery will remain with the artfully painted and decorated boot and the one who wore it.

Careful adjustments
Careful adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Ranchers"
“Ranchers”

These recycled boots have various purposes as interesting pieces of art. The ideas are unlimited; planter, holder of various items, vase, coffee table, decoration, trophy, shelf ornament, paper weight, conversation piece, bookends, dress up a corner… either way, they are unique.

one-of-a-kind
“Cattle-up”