http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/ en Copyright 2008 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:42:16 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss www.comfortzonecamp.org]]> http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-czc-logo.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-czc-logo.shtml Company Logos Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:42:16 -0500 I love this Lego portrait of Matt and Sarah, friends of ours through Comfort Zone Camp. Funny story about the making of this Lego mosaic- I was approached by Sarah (seen in this mosaic) to design a wedding portrait out of Lego for she and her future husband, Matt. A few days later, (and completely independently), Matt approached us to build a custom mosaic for Sarah. Perplexed as to how to proceed, we started working with Sarah. A few days later, we got word from Matt that she had spilled the beans. Her secret was out! Now they can both enjoy this Lego art at their home in Virginia. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-paxtons.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-paxtons.shtml Weddings Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:34:00 -0500 Everyone's favorite trash compactor made it to the big screen this past July. Prior to Wall-E's debut in the movies, I created this Wall-E design for the NFCC Disneyana show, where some AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) put him on display in Anaheim, California. This was a fun piece of Lego art to build, since it was first done in grayscale, then I went over certain areas with transparent yellow, to create multiple shades of yellow from a distance. The result is an adorable blend that makes Wall-E’s character come through- all using Lego. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-walle.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-walle.shtml Just for Fun Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:01:34 -0500 When a group of AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) invited us to design a Disney themed Lego mosaic, I thought about my favorite Disney character, Steamboat Willie. Willie has always been compelling for me, because he symbolically personifies the beginning of a creative dynasty. When Walt Disney designed Mortimer Mouse, he started a company that grew beyond even his imagination. Steamboat Willie is a history-making familiar character, the first animated short to be animated to music and sound effects. This Lego mosaic was on display in Anaheim, California near Disneyland, and is heading to Disney World for display soon as well. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-willie.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-willie.shtml Just for Fun Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:55:24 -0500 A new mother who wanted to capture the beauty of motherhood commissioned this cute Lego portrait. Her infant daughter Ava played a starring role in the design. Well- her ten little piggies that is. Ava's mommy loved a photograph of her daughter’s toes, and asked if we could make some cute, girly Lego art. I think the pink border did the trick just nicely. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-piggies.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-piggies.shtml Baby & Kids Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:35:57 -0500 This wedding portrait was custom designed for Emily and Richie Gallimore, who won a custom Brickworkz mosaic at the Comfort Zone Camp's annual Grief Relief Gala. The mosaic sold at auction for more than $3,000, which will bring lots of kids to the free camp! Capturing the details from their engagement photo proved a bit difficult, (as an example, Richie wears rimless glasses, which are faint in true life, but still present in the mosaic)- the slightest shade change of gray can make all the difference in detail of a Lego mosaic. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-gallimores.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-gallimores.shtml Weddings Sat, 17 May 2008 10:24:41 -0500 I was walking through a clothing store when I saw an apron with a pattern of spoons. I made a mental note because they reminded me of Edward Munch's 'The Scream' painting. I knew that spoons would make a neat grayscale Lego mosaic because of their simplicity and familiarity. When I started tweaking the design, I loved the double-entendre pun of ice cream-serving spoons and the spoons serving as the subject to mimic the portrait called 'The Scream'. Now, it's all I can see when I look at this Lego mosaic. Take a second look. Do you see it too? http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-iscream.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-iscream.shtml Classics Sat, 17 May 2008 09:46:56 -0500 For a long time now, Brickworkz founder Brian Korte has wanted to capture the love for his girlfriend in a creative way. It was not a difficult choice to choose LEGO art as the medium. EDITOR'S NOTE : I designed this piece while waiting for the arrival of my friends' new baby in the hospital waiting room. The goal was to get the design created and built before Valentine's Day and surprise Molly with it. I want to give a special word of thanks to Brickworkz builder Olivia Pollard for rushing this project along! I couldn't have done it on time without her help! Molly loved it. Valentine's Day was a hit, and the mosaic will be a cherished piece for a long time! Since this project was created, I have wanted to replicate it for my own home, as well as for Brickworkz displays, as it captures a veery good representation of how well the right adjustment of contrast can look when pixelated into LEGO bricks. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-molly-brian.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-molly-brian.shtml Weddings Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:52:26 -0500 documented in the clients area. Check out the progress photos and updates as we built the project!]]> http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-shelly-and-arif.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-shelly-and-arif.shtml Weddings Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:52:26 -0500 documented in the clients area. Check out the progress photos and updates as we built the project. There is a video of this LEGO mosaic build as well!]]> http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-gibbons.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-gibbons.shtml Weddings Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:52:26 -0500 Shortly after the Richmond Marathon, the UpSuckers (that’s my training team, famous for their intolerance to pain and/or whining) got together for some good old-fashioned fun building a Lego mosaic of Nicole’s dog, Franklin. Frank is a Viszla, a four-legged, sweet-tempered companion who loved running with our team through the park. I designed the piece to really showcase what could be done with colored Lego parts. This piece will soon hang at 8th & Main in downtown Richmond. Come check it out for yourself if you're in the area! http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-pooch.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-pooch.shtml Pets Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:28:06 -0500 The Panthers logo was designed for a Special Education Fundraiser at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia. The piece was auctioned at the event, and coincidentally was purchased by a former coworker of mine from my first post-college job! What a small world. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-paul-vi-logo.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-paul-vi-logo.shtml Company Logos Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:07:30 -0500 videos page!]]> http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-johnsons.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-the-johnsons.shtml Weddings Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:15:10 -0500 Designed as a group build activity for the Chick-Fil-A Dodgeball Tournament in Richmond, Virginia, this giant cow LEGO mosaic was "udderly" enormous. Each year, Chick-Fil-A (a National Fast Food Chain) sponsors a Dodgeball Tournament designed to raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network and to build schools in Niger, Africa. The Brickworkz builders helped me assemble this mosaic ahead of time so that we would be able to complete the mosaic on the day of the event. During the day of the event, kids came by to help assemble the trademark cow. As a advertising geek, I love Chick-Fil-A's campaign of the cows encouraging you to eat chicken. The ads always include cows painting misspelled signs. This one has the classic "Eat Mor Chikin" which is a personal favorite. This mosaic will soon be on display at the Richmond-area Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Virginia Center. http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-chickfila-cow.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-chickfila-cow.shtml Company Logos Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:15:10 -0500 videos page!]]> http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-chris-brittany.shtml http://www.brickworkz.com/gallery/lego-mosaic-chris-brittany.shtml Weddings Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:15:16 -0500