News

June 25, 2008

Tons of news! Revamping the site, now known as Skunkadelia. First gallery show coming up. Getting lots of press, and little sleep.

December 15, 2006

Sorry for the last minute announcement, but I'll be at the Cyclorama tomorrow with a boat load of other crafters at the Bazaar Bizarre, from 1 to 6. Last year was a blast, and I'm looking forward to the event. Hope to see you there!

April 18, 2006

Just when you think 80grit has been in hibernation! Quite the contrary, I've been too busy to update the site. I've met many more Star Wars and ILM people through the Museum of Science, the most recognizable name being Anthony Daniels, who played C-3PO in all six movies. Not only was I fortunate enough to meet him in person, I was also commissioned by the MOS to make him a BlipBlipBeepBot! How nerdy cool is that? I also had a show at Dover Studio, which alas, has come and gone. Now it's time to put it in full gear for the Somerville Open Studios, a mere three weeks away!

Nov. 5, 2005

Last night I met Rob Coleman, the animation director for LucasArts! He was giving a lecture at the Museum of Science, and he was presented a thank you gift from the Museum of Science. It was the OnathBlipBlipBeepBot, which the Museum used as their icon for the BrainyActs lecture series. Needless to say I was thrilled!

Oct. 20, 2005

I am very excited to have discovered a new way to make jewelry. I tig weld a stainless bicycle spoke onto the metal and build it up to make shapes and objects. I'm calling it molten spoke, and I can't wait to explore this technique further!

Oct. 6, 2005

Busy busy busy! There's been a lapse in the web updating, only due to the fact that things are hoppin' at 80grit! The Diesel Show was a ton of fun, lots of people were very excited to see it go up, and sad to see it go down. Several new pieces were made specifically for the show, such as more blasters and some breakerbots. Since then, a lot of new stuff is being made, like the baby spoon. I met some amazing people from the Museum of Science, and they commissioned me to make some trophies for a tallbike competition.

May 18, 2005

We've gotten a ton of press in the last two weeks! Singletracks Magazine, The Somerville Journal, the Phoenix, and Dirt Rag! Wow!

May 2, 2005

Somerville Open Studios was a blast! Thanks to all who came out in the rain to see our house and out art. Between PeCan, Onath and myself we had the place crammed with art!

April 6, 2005

80gritArt is now at Magpie, a funky shop in Davis Square with a super friendly atmosphere! Stop in and say hello!

Also, last night under cover or darkness our lab rats came up with TinBlossoms!

Mar. 2, 2005

New stuff! Lovenests, CoatHooks and buttons! Some priced lowered! How about that! Better photo added to 80gritCardHolder.

Feb. 28, 2005

Added pictures of the MartiniBot I made Earlier this month.

Feb. 24, 2005

Looks like 80grit's got a show coming up: The Boston Bike Show! I've just got an email back from Glen. 80grit is going to share a table with SCUL. Here's the link to the event.

Feb. 23, 2005

MissingLinks are here! I know, I know! There's been this "coming soon" icon on the gallery page for a month! So it took me a long time to come up with a name for the things. And I had to actually make the little buggers! Click here to go to the page.

Feb. 22, 2005

I took apart 13 coaster brake hubs from the Marshfied dump. Then I made eleven bike chain link animals.

Feb. 1, 2005

Got the acceptance for Somerville Open Studios! I'd better get crackin' and make some art!

Feb. 14, 2005

I gave PeCan her Valentines Day present: It's the first of something new for 80grit.

Jan. 30, 2005

We hosted a metalworking clinic here at the fort. Bird came over and taught a class on forming, brazing and riveting. It was very enlightening. Thanks, Bird!

Jan. 26, 2005

Went to the Marshfield dump with Onath, and got a bunch of future art from the dumpster. Stopped by Fort Ferry and got some more bike parts. We had a blast! Yay Fort Ferry!

Jan. 12, 2005

There are too many thing in the gallery of 80grit to have big pictures all on one page. I've converted things to thumbs. Celebration, anyone?

Dec. 2, 2004

I've got a show scheduled in May at City Feed and Supply in beautiful Jamaica Plain!

Nov. 20, 2004

Major additions added, the best of which are the BlipBlipBeepBots! I love making them!

Sept. 8, 2004

It's official! 80gritArt is up and running! Granted it is quite primitive, but it is functional.