Road Trip! SE Asia one more time

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Just back from almost two full months SE Asia. Started in Bangkok, Thailand check stuff out eat soup get used to the heat. Cambodia and temple tours, talk about the heat, start early sip coconut juice right from the nut. Vietnam once again, HCMC to Vung Tau and north up the coast till I hit Da Nang. Things have changed, common thread everywhere to include rest of world? Cell phone hangs from everyone’s hand or stuck in face. I learned a lot in my travels, being nice goes a long way every single time.

Arts Alive - Dec 2022

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Time sure flies when were doing what we want to be doing and not what someone else thinks we should be doing. Big thanks to Monica & Liam owners of Art Center Space Old Town Eureka. We are given opportunities in life, sometimes we take them sometimes we don't. This one I did and WOW! Stop down for Arts Alive if in town, but if you missed it show will be up and running for entire month of December 2022. Thanks for everyones support. Scott

North Coast Open Studios - Update

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Time flies when creating Art. World needs more of it and I do my best. This weekend June 11 & 12, 2022 North Coast Open Studios continues with 2nd weekend of art filled studios. Please stop by and check out some really cool copper sculpture, one of a kind that you will never see anywhere else. See you Sat & Sun 10-5, “the fish guy”.

Art update

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Wow time just vaporizes one min you are in the Art zone and next its six months later. Still showing my copper work at the Art Center Space located in Old Town Eureka. May 7 Arts Alive once again, look for the CQ cruising the streets. North Coast Open Studios will be open second weekend June 2022 both Sat & Sun. Stop by and pick up a cool shark, lighthouse or whatever fits your fancy. Thank you for supporting the Arts.

Bathroom remodel 2021

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Haven’t been here for quite a spell, COVID killed lots and now trying to get back to a normal. I decided to remodel 1 of 3 bathrooms at my home residence. Six months later and probably a ten thousand dollar bill is the job finally done. Take a look at the end result. I’m happy with my work and know I may not be a painter but who cares, I like it and that’s all that matters! Have an enjoyable viewing.

Hemphill Copperworks & Mendenhall Studios - NO MORE

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Hi all, passing the good word I have closed shop at my downtown location, relocating back to my home studio. Life is good, ART is the best. Stay positive during this pandemic, one day we’ll be back to normal. I can be found cruising around town in the CQ or you can contact through my website. Thanks all.

Not much to post Covid continues

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Covid still goes but does that stop you from doing stuff? New shark build close to completion, very large and in charge. He goes by “Shark Buoy”. Very large dark intimidating eyes 2.5” all wrapped in a copper skin. Check out Shark Buoy first chance you get. You will be scared!

Wow! What happened to 2020?

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Obviously I have neglected to post recent Art happenings. With the current COVID-19 pandemic I’ve been closed in like the rest of you. Late March 2020 I relocated my welding equipment back home, rebuilt new work bench and went to work, from home. Fast forward to end of June I totally rebuilt back portion of Copper Quad Art Car. Out with the old granny seat, in with a new racing Recaro seat! With that came a new design and name for machine on door. Using 3/16” cold roll steel rod I formed up the trunk design. Welded steel to steel which makes for a most excellent weld. Then came time for making a ton of steel rivet tabs, then welded on @ 5/32” rivet. Artwork of course had to be added to all panels and took a considerable amount of time to do. All by hand with a few hammers, punches, awls and engraver. Trunk had to open to access the two new Lithium 52 volt batteries. I installed a 1 - 2 switch to switch from battery 1 to battery 2. You have to manually check battery charge. With the trunk recently completed my goal has been achieved. Goal: Make reliable human power / electric assist transpo. I did and have been riding back and forth to work. Mission Accomplished!

End of the Art year 2019

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Really don’t know where the time goes, maybe kayaking on good days is the answer? Anyways lots of new works as of late. Keeping up with a changing theme every month for Arts Alive keeps one busy. Busy is good. I’ll be open along with Glass Garage weekends in December. Stop by for some most excellent deals!

Copper Quad Art Car

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Guess it’s been awhile since I’ve added to my log. Copper Quad copper skinning has been completed entire frame has been primed & painted. Copper skin have all been riveted together. Have experienced a few breakdowns due to the additional weight of the body. Two broken front spokes, wheels in for repairs. Then forward mounting bracket broke. No problem easy fix just need to beef up the weld, good to go! Arts Alive April 6, 6-9pm!

Arts Alive - November 2018

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Cardboard skin for the Copper Quad you ask? Why yes, gives me time over time to contemplate whether I like the design I have in front of me. If something doesn’t work then tear it out and do something else. After all its only cardboard found in the dumpster across the street. Free 99 all dang day long!

CQ - Build Continues

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Sometimes Art takes its time, in this case mine. Copper Quad recently had a Doc appt, a few minor things taken care of. Copper skinning has begun and is taking shape nicely. Stop by for Nov Arts Alive to see for yourself.

Copper Quad - The Build Continues

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Who would of known an idea or thought would take this much time and effort. Things are progressing at a fast build pace. Take your time and knock out the small stuff and soon you’re there, done. Well almost. I’ve learned alot on this project and is fun to take a JoyRide around Old Town.