Made from a discarded street lamp bulb and recycled lumber (for base). The bulb is over 8 inches (20 cm) long; so this is a fairly big piece. Click image to enlarge.
You are a Freakin' Genius!!!!! Talk about a light bulb moment!!! I love Mr. Shackleton! It's absolutely wonderful!!! Doodlestreet is right dude! YOU ROCK! Great Job Bro
You can never go wrong with a penguin sportin' a monocle. I say, Eric, he is a dapper fellow! Wonderful, respectable, recycled (awesome) piece of art that is sure to grace one's home. Awesome!
Holy mackerel - I'm blown away! Just incredible :) Is the white coat just paint or is it some other kinda medium? Looks like you've smoothed out the ribbed base of the bulb?
Thanks so much everyone! Bee, I used an all-surface spray primer to coat the bulb and the base, and then followed that up with a light coat of gesso to give it some tooth. The metal stem is hidden by the iceberg base.
Oh oh oh... wonderful Erik! I love Mr. Shackleton to begin with, but this brings him to a whole new level. The piece of ice he is standing on, I want to pick it up and eat it. It looks so refreshing. haha - I hope we see more of these sculptures. So much fun! :D
Are you for REAL? Oh my GOSH, this is beyond awesome! The city officials here don't know it yet, but SOMEbody is going to be climbing a lot of street lamps soon and sending you more bulbs!
Ahh! You've discovered Monsieur's little world..thanks Eric! Glad you've come along for the ride. I hope to post more of his adventures soon. Take good care and thanks!
Wow! That is so cool Eric! You are full of surprises! Your creativity goes waaaay beyond the confines of pencil,paper and computer screen. I'm sure Mr. Shackleton is a great dancer. He's "light" on his feet!
The bulb was fried when I got it, so I took all the 'guts' out of it. It's a street lamp bulb, so that thing could've really lit up a room! Felt kind of like a myth buster taking that thing apart...
SUPERB BIRD! what more can I say. It's almost a shame the bulb gets covered up, I like knowing that's underneath, somehow seems to add to his charm and mystery. I loved Mr S in his chaffeured car, really great to see he's back!
Hi Eric, I love your blog, your pictures are beautiful and this penguin has finally convinced me ah ah ah I have become a follower and they will link to my blog! greetings
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Glass and Wood
this is so awesome, eric! i love making things from found objects...you rock, dude!
ReplyDeleteYou are a Freakin' Genius!!!!! Talk about a light bulb moment!!! I love Mr. Shackleton! It's absolutely wonderful!!! Doodlestreet is right dude! YOU ROCK! Great Job Bro
ReplyDelete...AWESOME!! ERIC MAGIC again!! thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeletethis is so cooool, Eric! the best way of recycling :)
ReplyDeletePerfect!
ReplyDeletewow..this is super !!!
ReplyDeleteExcellant sculpture!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Love what you are creating in 3D, it is like your characters are leaping off the page and into life. :)
ReplyDeleteaaah wow!!! This is soooo amazing!! There's no end to your talent!! It's so perfect, Mr Shackleton is such a fab character!!
ReplyDeletevery cool
ReplyDeleteI was going to say this is AWESOME, but everyone beat me too it! ... but it is still awesome. : )
ReplyDeleteYou can never go wrong with a penguin sportin' a monocle. I say, Eric, he is a dapper fellow! Wonderful, respectable, recycled (awesome) piece of art that is sure to grace one's home. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteGREAT!!! absolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis Is FRESH on so many levels!
ReplyDeleteAn excellent way of recycling. Very fun as well showing us the process. Nobody would say at first!
ReplyDeletehahaha
Holy mackerel - I'm blown away! Just incredible :) Is the white coat just paint or is it some other kinda medium? Looks like you've smoothed out the ribbed base of the bulb?
ReplyDeleteloved it....adorable......
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everyone! Bee, I used an all-surface spray primer to coat the bulb and the base, and then followed that up with a light coat of gesso to give it some tooth. The metal stem is hidden by the iceberg base.
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh... wonderful Erik! I love Mr. Shackleton to begin with, but this brings him to a whole new level. The piece of ice he is standing on, I want to pick it up and eat it. It looks so refreshing. haha - I hope we see more of these sculptures. So much fun! :D
ReplyDeleteGenius!
ReplyDeletewow! this is so cool, eric! It totally brings your wonderful character to life!
ReplyDeleteWonderful - such creativity Eric! Mr Shackleton comes alive!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is fantastic. Saw this post title on my blog and couldn't click fast enough to get over here to see it:)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so creative and fricken adorable!
ReplyDeleteIs that a pipe I see? Too awesome!
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Are you for REAL? Oh my GOSH, this is beyond awesome! The city officials here don't know it yet, but SOMEbody is going to be climbing a lot of street lamps soon and sending you more bulbs!
Penguin=lovin' it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic and creative!Love it!
ReplyDeleteAhh! You've discovered Monsieur's little world..thanks Eric! Glad you've come along for the ride. I hope to post more of his adventures soon. Take good care and thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou are super and multitalented brother Eric!
ReplyDeletereally really cool! brilliant example of using scraps and turning them into something so beautiful, love mr shackelton (now in 3D!)
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so cool Eric! You are full of surprises! Your creativity goes waaaay beyond the confines of pencil,paper and computer screen. I'm sure Mr. Shackleton is a great dancer. He's "light" on his feet!
ReplyDeleteFAN-tastic piece Eric!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I WANT! Does he light up as well?
ReplyDeleteThe bulb was fried when I got it, so I took all the 'guts' out of it. It's a street lamp bulb, so that thing could've really lit up a room! Felt kind of like a myth buster taking that thing apart...
ReplyDeleteOh oh (speechless), meaning completely love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely brilliant! get it? :D
ReplyDeleteExxxxxxxxxxxcellent!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and comment,
ReplyDeleteOh, you are so creative, Love Mr Shackleton!!, great job.
Ale.
Great idea and perfect result!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say that everyone else hasn't? AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I am a big fan of your work! I love your illo of the man who dropped the light bulb and the lion on top of the auto! :)
ReplyDeletewow!!!Eric, i love this guy man! :) n quite an inspiring process. :)
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteEric, you are a genius my friend! this is an excellent idea and the final result is amazing. Really cool!
ReplyDeleteSweet fellow with a cute monocle :)
ReplyDeletegeniaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllll!!!:D
ReplyDeleteADORABLE !! I WANT THIS RIGHT AWAY:)
ReplyDeleteSUPERB BIRD! what more can I say. It's almost a shame the bulb gets covered up, I like knowing that's underneath, somehow seems to add to his charm and mystery. I loved Mr S in his chaffeured car, really great to see he's back!
ReplyDeleteWow, fantastic! Never an old bulb was used so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteAwhhh~~~!!!!!! This is so adorable!!! Eric! you're Awesome!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNice dude...very nice I say
ReplyDeleteWow oh wow! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThanks E.
ReplyDeleteooo I love this idea! So cute and simple, great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI particularly like the cup in its beak. Just love the way your mind thinks :) Great post, as always!
ReplyDeleteAh, yes indubitably!
ReplyDeletethanks for comment!
ReplyDeleteAll those designs are really cute, I've got a "reassuring" feeling watching them!
Wow! Great! You should produce these in greater numbers!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! What a wonderful creative sculpture! I love the idea of using a lamp! Just gorgeous and super cute! :)
ReplyDeleteSo amazing cute!!! <3 <3 <3
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johanna, sweden
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Wow,you are a really great magician Mr.Barclay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm all full of WOWs over this. Fantastic sculpture!
ReplyDeleteHi Eric,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, your pictures are beautiful and this penguin has finally convinced me ah ah ah I have become a follower and they will link to my blog!
greetings
http://elgatoazulprusia.blogspot.com/
Children illustration step by step
hahaha wondefull idea! ^^ your blog is amazing! ^^ kiss
ReplyDeleteThis is AMAZING!!! Wow, Eric, are you multi talented or what?
ReplyDeleteSuper, super cool...
Your illustrations are incredible but your sculptures are crazy cute!!
ReplyDeletethis is charming, eric! Great use of those objects.
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled upon on your blog. This is a great sculpt.
ReplyDeletesimply adorable Eric!
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MR chackleton! I love you a lot! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great character & I'm amazed at what you create with these found objects.
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