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My buddy, Tom over at Lillie Glassblowers is a steampunk artist. He’s creating some amazing pieces. As soon as I get a link to his stuff, I will post it. anyway, we got to talking about steampunk bikes, and apparently, he’s built one…or actually two…put together like a tandem bike. I need to get a pic of that, also.

Anyhoo, We discussed making a motorized bike. Come to find out, there’s a company out there that makes engines for bikes. If you follow the link and read the comments below, some of these guys are all about speed. Hehe. I am really thinking I may need to build this, or at the very least, buy one of these engines.

I can feel myself gravitating to the higher contrast, more “graphic”. I am working on a couple of logos (which I love doing) and that may be why. It’s evident in the upper right hand corner of the sketch.

Rucker 13

This is an idea I have. I created it as a Steampunk motorcycle, but it turned out to be more Art Deco than anything. The sketch is a rare glimpse into my pocket sketchbook. Not because it’s a mysterious enigmatic repository for my deepest secrets, but more because I usually draw at my desk or in my larger sketchpad. I carry the pocket sketchpad just in case I have an idea. It’s also a place to park quotes I find interesting and my grocery list.

I enjoy drawing mechanical objects a lot. I like to imagine how systems fit together and what they look like. In this case, I was more concerned with the systems than the overall look (hence, Art Deco vs. Steampunk).

BikerBot

This piece is unfinished…maybe. If you look at the front tire, the spokes are missing. I like the effect it has currently of being chrome with a mirror finish. That requires drawing the reflection of the brakes in the chrome. I kinda wanna leave it for a while and decide later how/if I want to fill it in. I will probably leave it as is and move on. I love white paper and theres plenty of it – as well as ideas swimming in my head.