New Geek, Tech Clock (for sale on Etsy)

Here it is, the newest clock from Dabfly Arts.  I seem to be putting them out at the rate of one a month.  The interesting feature on this particular clock is that you can rotate the 6 computer hard drive seek arms.

If you've lost it, here is the link to my Etsy store.  Sorry, the clock is the only thing I have up right now.

A Clockwork Green????

I got all excited this afternoon when I got an email from Etsy.  It seems that the last clock I made sold this morning!!!  I was so excited to hear it I went out and build another one.  Of course its not the same, not even close, but this one is cute.  Its a little clock, but has really nice symmetry.

This clock is made from 6 hard drive controller boards and one hard drive platter.   Luckily for me, all the holes lined up and  putting it together was fairly straightforward.  Sometimes I have drill my own holes to make a shape I like, and sometimes I just have to find alternative ways to get the look out of the piece that I want.





As you can see the boards overlap each other and surround the platter.  It gives it some interest as you look at it.

For any of you interested in this clock, it can be found in my etsy shop at Dabfly Arts on Etsy.

Thank you for looking, and enjoy.

What Time Is It?

Ok, after so many paintings, its time to move onto something else.  And from the picture, that something is showing you that I have a beard and an iphone.  No, no, wait, that's not it.  What I meant so say was that I made another clock.  I've got a rather large supply of parts and I I started putting a few together and playing around and this is what came out.  I know its not the most elegant of all the clocks I've made, but it does have the advantage of have large chips at 12, 3, 6 and 9.  I've been criticized in the past for not lining things up, so I made sure I did it on this one.

Well, that's it for today.  If i don't get another post in I hope you all have a happy Thanksgiving.

Interested in this clock?  It can be purchased over at the Dabfly Arts Etsy Store.

Some More Sketching

Today's paintings are the rest of the the random sketching I was able to do over the past several weeks.

Starting at the top:  The play structure at Monty Young Park in Morro Bay.  To its right is a plant that sits on the credenza next to my television.

Starting the second row is a car that my son got for Christmas, and then a small Christmas tree in a planter.

The picture to the left of this writing is another plant in the house and the last painting is the clock we have in our living room.

Of all these, my favorite is the living room clock.  It is chrome, and the wall color behind it yellow (of course).  I think it turned out great and just the right amount of shadow on the wall.

Other than that i really like the little christmas tree for some reason.

Well, just wanted to let you all in on some of the other small things I had been working on

Another Clock

Here is the latest clock to come from Dabfly Arts. This one, as you can see, has a microchip where each number on a traditional clock face would be.  There are 12 hard drive controllers around the outside.  A piece of clear plexy holds the hard drive platter in place so it appears to be floating in the center of the clock.

Unique Circuit Board Clock

Here is another clock I have done.  This one is made of old hard drive parts.  It would be easy just to place the clock hands on the round platter and call it good, but I used pieces from 8 different hard drives to build this.  They are all screwed together and the platter affixed to the center.  The clock has a lot of interest when you look at it closely.    I am really proud of this one, I hope you all like it.

As with my other clocks, this one may be purchased at my Etsy store.  Follow this link to find it.

A Return to a Lost Time

This clock currently for sale.

 Well, I think we have been here before, or at least somewhere close.  This is a variation on the other clock that I made.  This one, obviously, has a round frame around a rectangular piece of diamond plate.  The frame and the hour and minute hands are flat black.  The last 1/2 inch of the second hand is bright red, the rest is flat black.  the picture doesn't show that off as well as I would like.

I'm almost out of material, so for those of you who don't like these works, you wont have to endure much more.  For those of you who do, don't worry, I'll be on to similar clocks soon enough.  This clock is currently for sale on Etsy.  Follow the previous link to view it.

Lets Revisit This Clock

This clock currently for sale.  Contact Michael for details.

I think this turned out great.   A nice frame on the diamond plate sets it off just enough.  The clock could be turned to stand on its short side too.  Keeps great time with a quartz movement.

Simple Man Clock

Here is the latest clock.  I call it Simple Man Clock.  I like it.  No Clutter, No Fluff, Just Clock.  The way is should be.  I will tell you that it was a bitch to try to take a picture of.  The surface is so reflective that I couldn't use a  flash, and my office is so dark that i couldn't get a good picture if I didn't use the flash.  With a little persistance, I got it worked out.

Yes, I know the hands are supposed to be at 10 and 2 to form a smile, but I didn't feel like resetting it.  Enjoy