The Story of "Happy Birthday Daddy"
This automata piece was conceptualized by a client after they saw some of my automata at a wood carving show. They envisioned a birthday cake featuring their three children partaking in some of their favourite activities to commemorate their spouse's significant birthday. The resulting commission is a unique and personal automata.
From photographs provided by the client, I was able to feature several details unique to the children. The two boys both sport their favourite running shoes and headwear. The paint job on the skateboard in the automata mimics an actual skateboard. Their daughter is pictured finishing a painting that is a copy of one she has actually painted. She is also sporting a pair of her favourite runners.
From photographs provided by the client, I was able to feature several details unique to the children. The two boys both sport their favourite running shoes and headwear. The paint job on the skateboard in the automata mimics an actual skateboard. Their daughter is pictured finishing a painting that is a copy of one she has actually painted. She is also sporting a pair of her favourite runners.