BuffaloKid,
aka Steve Lauman, has been a member since
December 9 2008,
has rated 158 lenses,
favorited 77, and has
created 6 lenses from scratch.
This member's top-ranked page is "Heavy Textures For Artwork".
My Bio
I was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, where, in my youth, I experimented with the manipulation of materials. Whether it was bending wire into interesting shapes or melting aluminum cans in a campfire, I've always been fascinated by molding simple materials into something else.
Growing up in the culturally rich Southwest, I learned to use these manipulations to express emotion, moments in t...
Check out these great lenses...
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- Heavy Textures For Artwork
Some of the most satisfying artwork that I've done has included heavy texture. It gives me a chance to incorporate some sculptural aspects into a picture and makes the work interesting to the viewer on another level. This is the second article i... view lens -
- How to Make a Wooden Canvas
When it comes to creating art, I often like to start from scratch. Not only is it a way to save money on supplies, but I enjoy the process too. It gives me a chance to experiment from the ground level, and my artwork is all about experimentation. I&... view lens -
- Recycled Art Pieces, Step By Step
Every year when spring rolls around, I get geared up for the challenge of making a couple of pieces for the Recycled Art Exhibition here in Flagstaff, Arizona. This year, I had available to me a pile of scrap plywood, some aluminum fall-off from my... view lens -
- My Functional, Artistic Metalwork
The old torch was stashed away in a metal shed in the desert near Wickenburg, Arizona. That's where my grandparents lived. I was there when my Grampa George excavated some of the junk from that shed, and a Victor oxyacetylene torch was discovered amo... view lens -
- The Twitter Mail Art Project
It's really amazing what happens when you express your passion for something. By sharing my love of art on Twitter, I have met others who have this same passion, and together we've cooked up some pretty interesting ideas. One of these ideas was to s... view lens
