SculptureByTJ
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Hello, I'm T. J. (Tom) Aitken, Sculptor, Designer and Professional Creative.
I've been sculpting since I was a kid. I have had the pleasure of modeling show cars in Detroit and managing groups of sculptors. I also do consulting with companies who need a shot of creativity when they are starting a new project. I have workshops on creativity subjects like; Supercharging Thought Process, Thinking 3D, Analysis of Form, and Craftsmanship, and can facilitate group creativity workshops.
People ask: "How do you get a job like that?" This is my professional bio. In italic type I also include my personal side because this is key to understanding my passions, and capabilities.
06 to Now: I use automobiles and other forms in outdoor works, as well as portraiture and multi-media constructions. I've been a University lecturer at international schools. My wife Sarah and I run Novus Resource studio in Michigan. We are committed Christians and work with international teams on logistics, planning and creative process.
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10/17/2007 |
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10/17/2007 |
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 TJ.mp3
1087 hits | 8.93 MB | Posted: 2007-12-05
Tj on the air with Shelley Irwin on public radio's The Morning Show on 88.5 FM 1480 AM of WGVU (Grand Rapids area)....
(Posted in: radio broadcast)
 TrikeFront.jpg
1912 hits | 33.75 KB | Posted: 2007-11-30
Here's a close up of the front end, composed of a Harly Davidson and a later model Cadillac for the engine, and parts....
(Posted in: Gary's Pictures)
 AngleView.jpg
2204 hits | 59.95 KB | Posted: 2007-11-30
A side view of the Trike by Gary. See the write-up on it at www.SculptureByTJ.com/59Trike...
(Posted in: Gary's Pictures)
 59Trike.jpg
4762 hits | 33.07 KB | Posted: 2007-11-30
The Trike was built in about 3 months by Gary VanderPol of South Dakota. He sent me the pictures when he ordered a pewter sculpture of my 59 Cadillac rendition. Beautiful, huh? -Tj...
(Posted in: Gary's Pictures)
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1265 hits | 44.81 KB | Posted: 2007-11-02
Study #2 for OverHeads series-What's in Your Worship? - a series of art from car parts, about our society's adoration of the automobile and other such luxuries. See more at SculpturebyTj.com...
(Posted in: Wall Reliefs)
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1248 hits | 11.33 KB | Posted: 2007-11-02
OverHead "Daddio" from study #2...
(Posted in: Wall Reliefs)
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1342 hits | 45.44 KB | Posted: 2007-11-02
This poster is for sale, titled Study #5, the sketch and now poster, used as study for the wall relief OverHead sculpture "Daddio".
A Taste of the OverHeads series -What's in Your Worship? - a series about our society's adoration of the automobile and other such luxuries. See more at SculpturebyTj.com...
(Posted in: Wall Reliefs)
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1774 hits | 63.12 KB | Posted: 2007-11-02
"The Monkey on Your Back"
A Taste of the OverHeads series -What's in Your Worship? - a series about our society's adoration of the automobile and other such luxuries. See more at SculpturebyTj.com...
(Posted in: Wall Reliefs)
 FenderSkirts.jpg
1014 hits | 67.86 KB | Posted: 2007-10-26
This shows how they're constructed. Call Tj to order a set! 616-994-9880...
(Posted in: pictures)
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1075 hits | 66.19 KB | Posted: 2007-10-26
This pictures shows the skirts under construction. They are looking better now, and there will be new pictures soon! (The car is at a mechanic of course...sigh)...
(Posted in: pictures)
 YouCan Have it Tj.mp3
701 hits | 3.87 MB | Posted: 2007-10-25
You can have it, and more of my original work at www.SculpturebyTj.com...
(Posted in: Songs)
 Going in the Hole Tj.mp3
734 hits | 5.31 MB | Posted: 2007-10-25
Going in the Hole is a song about working the assembly lines building cars in Detroit. My youth went down the hole there for too long. Hear it, and more at www.sculpturebytj.com....
(Posted in: Songs)
 Blue Hair Blues.mp3
703 hits | 3.81 MB | Posted: 2007-10-25
A local festival in Holland Michigan gives me the Blue Hair Blues. Listen and enjoy. More at www.Sculpturebytj.com...
(Posted in: Songs)
 Empty Road Tj.mp3
753 hits | 3.11 MB | Posted: 2007-10-25
Empty Road is an original song I've written. Find out more on my website. Www.SculptureByTj.com...
(Posted in: Songs)
 bugcropped.jpg
765 hits | 46.76 KB | Posted: 2007-10-24
Created from the components of the Volkswagen Beetle, this sculpture illustrates why it was referred to as "The Bug" No other car had as much character or lasted longer in people's memories. This maquette has been hand cast in American fine pewter (.999) and brush polished.
The 07 edition is only 50 pieces. Mounted on a hand-carved granite base.
The form is 4X3 inches
Overall height is 6 inches...
(Posted in: Sculpture pictures)
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999 hits | 50.82 KB | Posted: 2007-10-24
Taking molds off my old 54 Beetle allowed me to create something new: the Bug. It is a life sized monumental piece in my Art Park (in progress). One of the first in a series, caled the Nikes....
(Posted in: Sculpture pictures)
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