How would you like win a cool design made by John Mishler? Even better, the design he would create would be a concept thought up by you! Your design will be created around the RedPost/Kit, a Linux-based picture frame that boasts a 19″ LCD, Wifi and a built-in MiniPC.
Contest Site
“Contest outline:
Submit the following to contest@theredpost.com by August 17, 2007:
* colored drawings of your design along with an explanation, if needed
* description of where you plan to install your creation and how you plan on using it
John Mishler, Master Sculptor, will choose a winner by August 24, 2007
* the winning design is solely up to John’s artistic discretion
* final design may be modified slightly at John’s discretion, with the winner’s permission
* He’ll complete your design within 4-5 weeks
Design guidelines:
* the base will be the raw metal (steel) RedPost/Kit frame
* you can integrate any (almost) materials into the design: plastic, wood, bolts/screws, metal (welding certain metals to other metals isn’t possible, for example, steel and aluminum)
* John will favor designs that fit best with his artistic style (check out his website/artists statement for more info), simplicity - no more than 3 paint colors
* the frame is 18-1/8″ wide x 15-1/4″ high x 2-5/8″ deep with a 1-3/4″ border around the screen (PDF diagram)”
Here are a few examples of John Mishler’s art.
