Friday, June 1, 2007

Man quits his job to become (awesome) Lego artist


A New York lawyer quit his job to make a living as a Lego artist. After seeing his work, I’m sure he’s living well. Incredible.

32 Comments

  • Chris Sandberg says...

    I just saw this a Digg a couple hours ago. His art is pretty cool. It made me want to go out and build my own Lego art.

  • Chris says...

    When I was a kid I was known as the “lego king”. I built some cool stuff. Somewhere along the way I lost my creativity.

    This guys stuff is beautiful. Lego’s are the greatest “toys” ever invented!

  • Russell Page says...

    i love seeing the power of PR at work. This guys has been everywhere the last few days due to this CNN story. I’ll be he’ll pick up some serious work because of it since he does commissioned pieces.

    It’s a snowball effect.

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  • frank jonners says...

    wow, thats all i can say, WOW

  • Rasheed says...

    It awesome . good creative art.

  • Debbie says...

    Love this! I’ve seen a bunch of his stuff and it’s just so incredible. Make more!

  • Jasmine says...

    This is absolutly amazing!

  • canvas art says...

    simply fantastic stuff. lego is one of the greatest toy inventions of the last century. I wonder if I can do the same with stickle bricks.

  • Hank Blobision says...

    hello my name is Hank,last night i got laid off my job, I got fired because i always stole office supplies and lets just say my boss just lost his cool. so when i saw this lego sculpture i just relized just how Awsome i really am.so now i relized that i should never go to work again because i can just live with my mother instead. but really i just wanted to thank you for inspiering work with your lego’s….. i love you
    hey you should call me at 360-544-3890 so we can talk :)

  • motloung cedric morena says...

    now i am having a project to paint the school wall a picture about the environmental policy and am out of ideas but seeing this awesome picture made me believe that i’ll make it and will surely live without a job but with my artworks keep up man and i hope to meet one so u can tell what inspires u and i live in South Africa hope to get ur reply on my mail

  • Kelly-Ann Reynolds says...

    lol give a couple of years & hopefully I’m able to do that

  • taeya says...

    that is so cool i just watched a video about his traveling muesum of lego art

  • morally moyeno says...

    They look like chex mix! yumm…….

  • Gokir Chikan says...

    What a creative mind?

  • Tina Faye says...

    This guy needs to seriously get a life. If he doesnt want a life the he should just run swiftly through the plains of the sereghettie and be eaten by lions.

  • Raven says...

    “more power to you!” How cool is that…once a Lawyer, now a Lego Artist! Yeah baby…That’s what i’m talkin’ about! AWESOME!Now you can enjoy your life & be happy.Your Wife i’m sure is a lovely woman who stands by you (cherish that) & your beautiful family is so supportive. Good for you. Keep up what your heart tells you to do! Your an inspiration to those affraid of change.

  • alex says...

    OMG!

  • alex says...

    it’s halloween today and this is my first treat. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

  • alex says...

    I can make a lego figure with lego parts BUT NOT THAT! You’ve got a talent and imagination man! Show it to the world. I have a little request too… it’s ok if you cann’t but could you make A BIG SANTA for Christmas (Which is coming up very soon) and do lego bircks falling out of his sack through a little hole. (If not just do the sack please)
    Sorry if there were mistakes I’m only 7.
    Thanks alot you imspire me
    Alex

  • Linda says...

    Hi Alex!

  • Alex says...

    OMG LINDA!

  • Linda says...

    Yup!

  • Grace says...

    Am I on? can anyone here me if so please anwser!

  • Linda & Alex says...

    YES!

  • Grace says...

    Ok,ok

  • Alex, Linda & Grace says...

    GTG Guys bye!

  • Alex, Linda & Grace says...

    Ha ha ha…

  • daniel says...

    how many pieces are there 2000! or what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • blake says...

    fricking cool

    I see why he quit being a lawyer for this
    I WOULD!!

  • Terri says...

    Amazing! I saw this and couldn’t believe that it was made out of lego! Fantastic artwork really beautifully done.

  • Terri says...

    Seriously dude u have so much talent it’s almost unbelieveable! You made the right choice giving up your day job to do this! Hands down the coolest thing i’ve ever seen! :)


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