What can one say about a country where a museum of science in a great city can feature an exhibit in which people fire machine guns from a helicopter at Vietnamese huts, with a light flashing when a hit is scored? What can one say about a country where such an idea can even be considered? You have to weep for this country.
~ Noam Chomsky
~ Noam Chomsky
Antonio Bécares Rodríguez is an amazing Spanish balloon artist who pushes the art form to new heights.
When I attended Florida Super Jam last year, I knew only a handful of names in "balloon world" - I had no idea who Antonio was. I did take note of someone carefully placing the final touches on an incredible balloon violin and feeling completely overwhelmed by the talent that was attending. It was a masterpiece, a balloon Stravinski.
Antonio is a true master and innovator, he consistently wins awards for his next level and awe inspiring balloon creations. This helicopter is available on his website, Globos Altea. There is a special effect in the way it is built in which you can make the propeller spin. It's not a straw or something you physically turn, it will actually whirl around fairly well. A brilliant idea!
After a couple prototypes I thought the bulging cockpit looked like eyes, so I went with it.
(Thanks as well to Dan Staples for providing his one(-ish) balloon helicopter for Green.)
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Awesome blog! Just ordered this fantastic design. Hoping to offer it at my next few events this summer.
ReplyDeleteThank you for you compliment! I hope you like the design - I was really impressed by the few I purchased.
DeleteAntonio is also one of the nicest people on the planet! Thanks for the smile!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to make a point of introducing myself next time. :)
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