Brick Flower Arrangement

Above: A "Brick Flower Arrangement".

BRICK FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Brick Trick artist Trick Richey set out to create a "more organic" form, as he put it, "different from the architectural buildings I often create".

The result is the brick floral sculpture in this posting, which is made up of seven different brick flowers all arranged in a clear cylindrical brick vase.

Above: Close-up of the largest flower in the bunch, which is constructed from a dish, 1x1 plates with clips and white 1x6 bow bricks.

Above: Close-up shows two of the smaller flowers made from plates and transparent cones.

Above: A variety of parts were used to create the blooms, and green 1x1 bricks make up the stems.

Above: A yellow-centered "daisy" is made from a bright light orange dish, 1x1 plates with clips and white 1x3 bow bricks.

AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

Above: The AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM custom modular building designed and constructed by Brick Trick artist Trick Richey.

AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

This posting features images for another BrickTrickDude custom building. The stylish and modern AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM is an original creation from the Brick Trick building studio here in San Francisco and is one-of-a-kind. This architectural sculpture was previously sold on Ebay.

EXTERIOR: The AQUA WAVE ART MUSEUM project features 3 stories of space constructed on a 16x32 peg base plate. The front exterior is decorated on the sidewalk level with a sleek “glass” sculpture on a pristine white pedestal. The building itself is a modern and highly stylish curved creation of “aqua glass” bricks. The second floor exterior has a curved aqua glass window, while the third floor exterior has a balcony and the curved aqua glass repeats. The entire front facade is a modern color scheme of aqua blue “glass” as well as white and light gray accents. The back and sides of the building are white with accent stripes of light gray. The back features aqua glass windows on all three floors, and on the ground level there is a quaint “sculpture garden” with flowering plants and seating. Modular construction techniques allow the roof and top floors to be removed for interior viewing and then easily re-stacked.

INTERIOR: The sculpture gallery occupies the interior of the ground floor. The space has high ceilings, a large “crystal” sculpture in the front curved window and several other “glass” creations displayed on pedestals. Plus an elevator that takes you to the other floors. The entire ground floor is tiled in pristine white. The second floor is the painting gallery, with various colorful “paintings” displayed on the walls. The top floor is the “LOOKOUT LOUNGE”, with a cool aqua blue beverage bar and stools, along with more art and many accessories including pearl gold goblets. Plus, don’t miss the great view from the third floor balcony!

DETAILS: Project contains approximately 1,200 bricks and parts and includes three minifigures as shown, (2 females, one male). The front sidewalk is constructed of white smooth tiles, (and some accent colors), and does not match other building sidewalks of larger-scale architectural projects from the manufacturer, however the light bluish gray curb does match. There are no technic bricks with holes on the sides for joining to other structures. Finished model weighs approximately 3 pounds. Model measures 5 inches wide and 10 inches deep at the base plate. Building stands approximately 11 1/4 inches tall at the highest point of the roof top skylight.

Above: The back of the AQUA WAVE ART GALLERY, which has a "sculpture garden" with art, plants and a bench.

Above: The interior of the top floor which serves as the LOOKOUT LOUNGE, has a bar, stools and more art.

Above: The second level is another art gallery with "paintings" displayed on the walls.

Above: The four modular components which stack to create the AQUA WAVE ART GALLERY.

TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

Above: The TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE project which was sold at auction.

TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE • CUSTOM MODULAR BUILDING

This posting features images from another in the series of custom modular buildings designed and built here in the BRICKTRICK studio. While created to coordinate with other brick CITY, TOWN or TRAIN buildings in minifigure scale, this nicely detailed and finished brick sculpture will also work well as a stand-alone piece. The TAN & DARK GREEN RETAIL FASHION BOUTIQUE is an original creation and is one-of-a-kind.

EXTERIOR: The TAN & DARK GREEN RETAIL FASHION BOUTIQUE project features 3 stories of space constructed on a 16x32 peg base plate. The front exterior is decorated on the sidewalk level with a fruit tree and a white tiled walkway with steps to the entrance, as well as custom tile in the sidewalk. The second floor exterior has two arched windows and the third floor exterior has two arched windows and “crown molding”. The rooftop features a large “skylight”. The entire front façade is an attractive scheme of dark green, tan, light bluish-gray and white. The back and sides of the building are entirely tan with accent stripes of white and light bluish-gray. The back features operable windows on each floor, a ground level back door, and a recycling dumpster with broom. Modular construction techniques allow the roof and top floors to be removed for interior viewing and then easily re-stacked.

INTERIOR: The RETAIL FASHION BOUTIQUE occupies the interior of both the ground and second floors. The first floor retail showroom features a cash register tucked under the stairs, a female “mannequin” in the front display window, a table of hats at the back, a fashion and hat display table and a wall-mounted display of pants and shirts. The entire floor is tiled in white and shiny green transparent tiles. The second floor has more clothes on display with a male “mannequin” wearing a top hat and tuxedo. Other fashion includes hats and uniforms, which are displayed on a table and along the wall. There is also a small fitting room. The top floor is a private office and staff lounge, with a bookshelf, desk with mug and chair, lateral files, a sofa and “glass” coffee table and accessories.

DETAILS: Project contains approximately 1,200 bricks and parts and includes three minifigures as shown, (2 females, one male). The front sidewalk is constructed of white smooth tiles, (and some accent colors), and does not match other building sidewalks of larger-scale architectural projects from the manufacturer, however the light bluish gray curb does match. There are no technic bricks with holes on the sides for joining to other structures. Finished model weighs approximately 3 pounds. Model measures 5 inches wide and 10 inches deep at the base plate. Building stands approximately 12 inches tall at the highest point of the skylight ridgeline, and measures 11” high at the top of the front crown molding.

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Below: The backside of the TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE project.

Above: the roof and other floors lift off for easy viewing.

Below: The interior of the top floor which serves as an office and staff lounge.

Above: The second floor has a fitting room and more retail displays including a mannequin wearing a tuxedo and top hat.

Below: The main floor retail store interior has many outfits on display, a mannequin in the window and a cool selection of hats, too.

Above: The four separate "modules" which when stacked complete the TAN & DARK GREEN FASHION BOUTIQUE building.

Below: The staff is getting a bit of fresh air on the sidewalk in front of the boutique entrance.

*LOVE* VALENTINE CUSTOM MOSAIC KIT

Above: The 2011 *LOVE* Valentine custom mosaic kit shown assembled, (mosaic measures 5 inches square).

*LOVE* VALENTINE CUSTOM MOSAIC KIT

This posting features images of a custom mosaic kit designed by BrickTrick artist Trick Richey. Using shades of pink and red, this custom mosaic says what's in your heart! Currently this design is being sold exclusively on Ebay® as a "you-build-it" kit, which is nicely packaged in a glossy white gift box. This beauty is sure to please the brick LOVE on your Valentine gift list!

Below: the kit with the lid open to show the interior which has printing on the inside of the box top, as well as the printed directions, base plate and bag of bricks/parts.

PINK POP STAR CUSTOM BAND STAND

Above: Brick Trick artist Trick Richey creates a band stand and concert scene for the PINK POP STAR which is one of 16 special edition minifigures in "Series 2" from the manufacturer.

PINK POP STAR CUSTOM BAND STAND

This posting features images of a fun project created by Brick Trick artist Trick Richey. In this custom creation the pop star is appearing on stage with her band which includes guitarist, keyboard player, drummer and back up singers wearing mariachi ponchos. The "Maraca Men" are also figures from "Series 2"; Trick used extra ponchos contained in each Series 2 minifigure package to outfit other band members for a cohesive costumed look. There are also several dozen minifigures in the "crowd" and even two police officers to keep things in order.

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Below: A close-up of the POP STAR wearing a super-cool pink outfit.

Above: The entire band during rehearsal before the crowd arrives.

Below: The crowd was so excited to see the live show in the new outdoor concert venue.

Above: An overhead vantage point shows the band stand and the crowd.

Lime Pizza Parlor Building

Above: A bold lime green building with pink, purple and teal trim.

Lime Pizza Parlor Building

This project was designed and built by Brick Trick artist Trick Richey. The Lime Pizza Parlor building has a restaurant on the first floor and mezzanine, and a third floor which remains unfinished though could serve as an upstairs apartment. The roof and floors lift off to reveal the interiors.

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Below: Another vantage point shows the project, designed to be a "corner" on our brick town block.

Above: The Lime Pizza Parlor incorporates many hard-to-find colors such as dark purple, light purple, dark pink, dark turquoise and of course lime.

Below: The backsides of the project.

Above: The roof lifts off for easy access to the third floor space.

Below: The third floor which at this time is still empty.

Above: The entire third floor lifts off the building.

Below: The three sections of the Lime Pizza Parlor.

Above: Looking down through the second floor/mezzanine to the first floor where the restaurant is serving pizza to customers at the counter.

Below: The view inside through one of the large street-level windows.

Above: The front entrance to the Lime Pizza Parlor.

Below: A close-up of the second floor windows.

Above: Another shot of the finished Lime Pizza Parlor building.

VALENTINE MIX & LOVE MOSAIC

Above: The Valentine "Love" mosaic designed by Brick Trick artist Trick Richey.

VALENTINE MIX & LOVE MOSAIC

Greetings BrickTrick BLOG Friends!

Despite all the many kits and other things we've built, we'd never really experimented with brick mosaics. So Trick set out to create a brick Valentine using bold colors including red and two shades of pink. The result is a free standing mosaic built on two 8x16 peg base plates which can be placed side-by-side as shown. The design also works when the base plates are arranged on top of each other in a square layout, though the mosaic panels cannot stand up in this position and have to be laid flat for display. The LOVE mosaic incorporates several cool bright pink, dark pink, red transparent and white bricks and plates, as well as lots of red transparent 1x1 smooth tiles which cover the entire background of the base plates between each of the letters and the heart motif.

More details about this project and building instructions using new software we're experimenting with will be available in a future posting.

Enjoy and happy building!

Below: Image shows a Valentine color-themed mix of bricks and other parts being offered by BRICK TRICK DUDE on Ebay, (sold as a bagged mix with 202 pieces; click the pic to view sales listing).

PINK CONDO TOWER

Above: A front view of the PINK CONDO TOWER designed and built by BRICK TRICK artist Trick Richey.

PINK CONDO TOWER

This doll house style structure, (that means the back is left open for interior access and play), features seven full floors of space, including retail and apartment units. Designed in a grid-like or cubist format, the color scheme includes three shades of pink in contrast with glossy black bricks. Some units have balconies and pink transparent glitter brick windows. The building was constructed on a 16x32 peg base plate and stands about three feet tall. Two retail spaces and a lobby occupy the first floor. Floors 2 through 4 are divided into small apartments. Floor five is a large apartment, floor six is 2 smaller units and floor seven houses the penthouse.

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Below: The backside of the building which has been left completely open, often called "doll house" style.

Above: On the first floor one of two retail units is the FLORIST.

Below: The second retail establishment is a candy store and coffee bar. In this image you can also see the "lobby" which has a "crystal" overhead light fixture that really lights up via a small battery operated LED lamp.

Above: One of the condo units on the second floor is decorated in "powder blue".

Below: Another view of the powder blue furnished apartment. Note the PINK TRANSPARENT GLITTER BRICKS used in the small window, (at right in image).

Above: The third floor has an apartment decked out in modern white furnishings.

Below: The adjacent third floor unit features a pink interior color scheme.

Above: Apartments on the fourth floor. Notice the "painting" constructed of various colored grills placed randomly on a plate.

Below: In this shot you can see the third through fifth floors.

Above: On the fifth floor is a large apartment, in this shot the men are having a meeting which seems to require they keep their hats and helmets on.

Below: We can see into the PENTHOUSE on the seventh floor at the top of the building. CAMILLE, who you may recall from her car video, enjoys the view from the top along with her white kitty cat.

Above: Another view inside the PENTHOUSE. In the lower portion of this image you can also view the sixth floor, where one of the two units remains vacant.

Below: Another view inside the building interior floors from top to bottom.

Above: The PINK CONDO TOWER as seen from the right exterior side. The building has bright pink windows in some locations and also features DARK PINK BAY WINDOWS in two apartments. Balconies are located on floors 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Below: The PINK CONDO TOWER viewed from the left. The roof features details such as the satellite dishes and vent stack. There is also another LED light hidden in the roof which illuminates the PENTHOUSE.