#watchbots

Here’s an old making of video for Butterflyport, the first automaton I made entirely on my own in 2012. The very first automaton I ever made as art was Watchbot City in 2011. I had the idea and created the sculpture but I didn’t believe in myself enough to do all the mechanical stuff on my own. So, this piece, was really a huge stepping stone. For those of you who don’t know, I started my art career making miniature robots out of watch parts that I called #watchbots. Watchbots are mechanical beings that gather their energy and technology from natural things. I imagined that their main transportation would be on butterflies. So I had a dream of a watchbot butterlyport and then recreated it in real life. I don’t make miniatures anymore because I always put way more details than anyone could ever notice. Seeing this video is so funny realizing how far I’ve come with my techniques, tools and even work bench. I do miss that mask though. I used it to keep my breath from blowing away the butterfly wings. I brought it with me to use on the tv show Steampunk’d in 2015 and someone stole it from my work area. :( Music by @atomsmithmusic. #averoseart #butterflyport #automatonmaker #butterflyartwork #steampunkartwork #movingsculpture https://www.instagram.com/p/B0eh7qZDBS4/?igshid=1v6p504bvz8rx

Tonight’s twitch episode will be all about my watchbots. What are they, how did I come up with them, where are they now, etc. So tune in to Twitch.Tv/AvesDreamWorld at 7pm (pst). If you’re knew to twitch, all you have to do is create a twitch account via the app on your iOS or on your home computer and search for AvesDreamWorld. Be sure to not only follow me but SUBSCRIBE to my channel. If you miss the show I’ll post the link to the rerun on my Facebook page and the reruns are only avail for 14 days. #averoseart #twitchtv #livestreaming #watchbots #miniatures #miniart #robotart https://www.instagram.com/p/BthTGN0Dp60/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=my6ww3hxymt3

#flashbackfriday. 2016 I created props and wardrobe for the music video "Monotony" by Sofi Tyler. This was the lead song from the motion picture soundtrack for High Strung and was used to promote the movie before its theatrical release. @HighStrungMovie was produced by the same people who made the awesome dance movie series "Step Up". If you want to see the full music video you can look it up on YouTube. Also this movie has the best grand finale dance scene of all time! #averoseart #butterflyport #watchbots #butterflyart #miniaturesculpture #miniatureart #automaton #tinyworld #fairyworld #fae #faerie #fairyland #steampunk #steampunkart #steampunkartist #miniart #miniworld #sofityler #highstrung #dancemovie #stepup

Detail shot of one of the Watchbot butterfly riders from my moving sculpture called Butterflyport. With the use of a crank the butterflies move up and down while flapping their wings. This Watchbot has genuine Ruby eyes. The butterfly is adorned with watch jewels and gears. To see more about my Butterflyport check my previous posts. #averoseart #butterflyport #watchbots #butterflyart #miniaturesculpture #miniatureart #automaton #tinyworld #fairyworld #fae #faerie #fairyland #steampunk #steampunkart #steampunkartist #butterflyrider

Here's a quick making of Butterflyport Video Clip. This is the first automaton that I designed and created myself in 2011. It's been on my mind lately. Since I've brought it to so many different events and its appearances in tv, film, and music videos it's arguably my most famous art piece. But there's so much miniature detail I wonder how many people actually know what it is they are looking at. So, for the next few days I'll be posting videos and still images with detailed descriptions of my Butterflyport. Are you ready? #butterflyport #averoseart #averose #watchbots #butterflyart #miniaturesculpture #miniatureart #automaton #tinyworld #makingof #wip #artinprogress #fairyworld #fae #faerie #fairyland #steampunk #steampunkart #steampunkartist