Art:Xmas tree sculptures
Each year our family creates a unique Xmas tree sculpture, using recycled and natural materials. My brother and I alternate who comes up with a basic idea of what we want the tree to look like. Then we work out the details, and plan with what materials we can find from my dad's junk, stuff we can find in the trash, nature and/or stuff we can get at a thrift store.
2022
Jeff's design
Materials: sandstone, wood, birdseed
Inspiration: archeological ruins
Size: 1ft
2021
Richie's design
Materials: wood, pipe, tumble weed, dried agave flower stem
Inspiration: spirit animal
Size: 9ft
2020
Jeff's design
Materials: wood from pallets
Inspiration: Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia
Size: 12ft
2019
Richie's design
Materials: flagstone, stick, jut, cactus spines, oregano, paprika
Size: tree: 6in, flagstone: 1.5ft x 1.5ft
2018
Jeff's design
Materials: random rusted iron, natural fibers
Inspiration: post-apocalypse and goblin totem
Size: 8ft
2017
Richie's design
Materials: wood, felt, thread
Inspiration: topo maps
Size: 3ft x 3ft
2016
Jeff's design
Materials: glass, dirt, sticks
Size: 2.5ft
2015
Richie's design
Materials: wood, stone, dirt, moss, juniper branch
Size: 4ft
2015
(close up)
Size: 4in x 4in
2014
Jeff's design
Materials: copper wire, aluminum sheet-metal, brass bells
Size: 5ft
2013
Richie's design
Materials: wood, christmas bulbs, light bulbs
Inspiration: marble madness video game
Size: 7ft
2012
Jeff's design
Materials: cement, rubber dots, string, stones
Inspiration: skyscraper in GetBackers anime
Size: 5ft
2011
Jeff's design
Materials: paper, wood
Size: 4ft
2010
Jeff's design
Materials: metal pipe, plastic tube, cement
Inspiration: ocotillo plant
Size: 5ft
2009
Jeff's design, made for a non-profit
Materials: plastic-wrap, yarn, wood
Size: 6ft
2009
Richie's design
Materials: wood, newspaper, string, rocks
Size: 7ft
2008
Jeff's design
Materials: wood, string, rocks
Size: 7.5ft
2007
Richie's design
Materials: cardboard tubes, sticks, cloth
Inspiration: cactus
Size: 7.5ft
2006
Jeff's design
Materials: plywood, wire, paint mixed with flour
Size: 7.5ft
2005
Richie's design
Materials: sticks, plaster, thread
Size: 6ft
2004
Jeff's design
Materials: grasses, sticks, rocks
Inspiration: grass huts
Size: 7ft
2003
Richie's design
Materials: plywood, log, tissue-paper, green lights
Size: 7.5ft
2002
Jeff's design
Materials: paper, wood
Inspiration: origami
Size: 7.5ft
2001
Richie's design
Materials: plywood, string, plastic wrap, streamers
Size: 6ft
2000
Jeff's design
Materials: newspaper, food coloring, wood
Inspiration: Dr. Seuss
Size: 7ft
