Roboto Robusto robot

coffee percolator drip basket

vintage light toggle switch

fishing reel "winder" arms

bicycle cable hanger

toilet float

sold

Robot Robusto (8”)
Mr. Robusto’s crafted from a copper float, coffee strainer, vintage light toggle switch, fishing reel arms, assorted gears and an old cloth tape measure. I assembled Robusto as a response to Illustration Friday’s word of the week “fat”.

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natura says:

Great work, he's really fun!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ChatOmbre says:

I think this must be one of my favorites by you! :D
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

craftapalooza says:

Excellent!!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Lockwasher says:

mucho garcias!
As I said I created this for the "they-suggest-a-subject-&-you draw/create-something-you-think-illustrates-t hat-subject" website. It's pretty cool, check it out...
www.illustrationfriday.com/
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

!! CiupY !! says:

wow!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

ugii says:

he's amazing, excellent work!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

bennielee says:

Very creative, my kind of sculpture.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

vesna_r says:

I love, love, love your 'bots.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

THINKMULE™ says:

your work is remarkable! the arrangement, use of materials and character created with the materials....reaks with ingenuity....
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

*Cinnamon says:

hey hubby! roberto robusto and hydroflame are the new center pieces on our dinning table. they're watching over us while you're out. love ya!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

Lockwasher says:

center pieces!? Hydroflame's not even house broken...the one you gotta look out for is robusto...I'm out of town...he's italian...well you know...just keep your eye on that one!
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

*Cinnamon says:

don't you worry none. hydroflame will keep roberto robusto in check. missing you.
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

fibra says:

He is sooo fat, but I like it the most!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

MaureenShaughnessy (aka MontanaRaven) says:

definitely go with your wife's caption. I love it!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

mr egalli says:

so cool.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Shutterhack says:

Machine thought in digital bliss, all knowledge
stored in memory banks equal to the Universe.
Machine had learned how to think for itself
but was like an unloved child, left on the shelf.
A sentient being with nothing much to do.
Machine was bored…Source
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

muy gravy! says:

haha, brilliant stuff!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Dead Air says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Science Fiction Unleashed, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Awesome work!
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

ricketyspigot says:

fun stuff! like them all.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

joão faissal says:

this is incredible!
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

karto gimeno says:

beautiful work
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

solidstate_ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Intergalactic Geographic, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tdoxie says:

I need this one to put on my fridge as motivation to keep on keepin on... that diet of course!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Khaotic Serenity says:

This is genius!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

azirca says:

your work is so creative and inspiring.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

beardlord says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Junkbots, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Tacoma Art Museum says:

Hi, I’m an admin for a group called Tacoma Art Museum. This month we are collecting images of humanized hardware, and we’d love to have your photo added to the group.

See our August photo call for details on tagging.
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Cetusss says:

This piece of art
could be a part of
OUTERSPACE

SWISS ARTSHOW
MARCH 2010
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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