Skydeck

The Sears Tower--I mean the 'Willis Tower'--(whatever you call it), is the most famous icon along the Chicago skyline. Despite the identity crisis, the 108-floor tower is known for its height and shape. The building has installed glass 'cubes' or small rooms, that protrude from the top floor, which is now called the Sky Deck. When my friend Angela was in town a couple weeks ago we played tourists and arrived early to the Tower to check out the great view of Chicago. I'm happy to have finally made it up the Tower and glad to feel more connected to the city because of it. So whether you call it the Sears Tower, Willis Tower, or even perhaps the Blackstone Tower, it's still a wonderful city landmark.

 

An Easter Surprise

The Great Bunny Reveal

I really wanted to have a very fun Easter this year and I figured it would be fun to have an elaborate project to focus on.  I really am trying to investigate molds this year as a hobby, as an artistic learning experience, and for decorative purposes.  For Easter, I chose to make some faux chocolate bunnies that I can use year-after-year (with zero calories-ha)!  

I purchased some inexpensive molds online, used wood-putty for my molding medium, and began my bunny endeavor.  Through the learning process I discovered that the putty was messy to use, I could avoid air bubbles by using coffee stirrers, and that the putty should be a pancake-like consistency when pouring.

After the molds were set I primed the bunnies with white acrylic paint and then I used a combination of burnt sienna, burnt umber, and white paint to make a perfect chocolate-like color.  

Below are photos of my project, which was such a treat to create and put together.  I hope to make a larger bunny next year. 

The putty dries quickly

Almost there...

Ta-da!  The final presentation!

Can you tell the difference between the real and fake bunnies?