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.
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June 1st, 2007 at 11:18 am
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.
June 1st, 2007 at 12:34 pm
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!
June 1st, 2007 at 7:17 pm
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.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:25 am
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September 13th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
wow, thats all i can say, WOW
March 1st, 2009 at 11:50 am
It awesome . good creative art.
November 8th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Love this! I’ve seen a bunch of his stuff and it’s just so incredible. Make more!
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:09 pm
This is absolutly amazing!
December 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am
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.
February 14th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
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 :)
February 15th, 2010 at 5:30 am
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
March 5th, 2010 at 5:48 am
lol give a couple of years & hopefully I’m able to do that
April 11th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
that is so cool i just watched a video about his traveling muesum of lego art
June 1st, 2010 at 11:01 pm
They look like chex mix! yumm…….
August 15th, 2010 at 2:49 pm
What a creative mind?
November 10th, 2010 at 10:07 am
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.
December 8th, 2010 at 8:11 am
“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.
October 30th, 2011 at 11:47 pm
OMG!
October 30th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
it’s halloween today and this is my first treat. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
October 30th, 2011 at 11:54 pm
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
October 30th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Hi Alex!
October 30th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
OMG LINDA!
October 30th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
Yup!
October 30th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Am I on? can anyone here me if so please anwser!
October 30th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
YES!
October 30th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
Ok,ok
October 30th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
GTG Guys bye!
October 31st, 2011 at 12:00 am
Ha ha ha…
October 31st, 2011 at 7:53 pm
how many pieces are there 2000! or what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 18th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
fricking cool
I see why he quit being a lawyer for this
I WOULD!!
July 13th, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Amazing! I saw this and couldn’t believe that it was made out of lego! Fantastic artwork really beautifully done.
July 13th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
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! :)