Any guesses how long it took him to finish this series? I bet no one thought 2.5 years!
The creator of these incredible sculptures is 45-year-old carpenter, Dalton J. Paul Getty. He says, “When I was a schoolboy, I made gifts to my friends, carving out their names on a pencils. Later, I decided to try sculpture, and after a long searching the choice fell on a pencil lead.”
Tidbit: Getty definitely gets attached to his pieces (who wouldn't if you spend all this time on them). He keeps the broken pieces in what he calls the "cemetery collection".
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I saw several of these at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore a few years ago - I particularly loved the Elvis sculpture. However, as a collection, I admire the alphabet all lined up!
mbsteblein I'm curious - how were they displayed? Did you need a magnifying device to fully appreciate them - I'm guessing you couldn't get very close to them.
OMG - this is fascinating ! Must try and see these somewhere.
Amazingly lovely creation....
AMAZING and oh so talented. Thanks for sharing this with us.
THanks for swinging by my blog and leaving a comment, Ill stop by the Kodak both and meet you :) I look forward to it :)
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