Artist Reply: Thanks, John! I want to do a really large piece soon but we'll have to wait and see what develops. Hope all is good with you. :)

Artist Reply: Thank, Al. And say hi to the missus. Yeah, he was fun and time-consuming to make but I think he holds his own okay. Someone actually suggested I make a custom Chess board set years ago. I guess it could be easily done. Ha. I say that but I know it will take some effort. Speaking of effort, thanks for your effort and support, Al. :)

Artist Reply: Yes, I had thought of the 'jack in the box' effect. I originally had the sides bare. When I looked at it later, I knew it needed something along those sides. I was making something that would have been larger and deeper for that purpose when I found an empty container of BuzzBallz, an alcoholic beverage, on the edge my my driveway. I picked it up and noticed a design in the plastic bottom. I used that indenture as a mold to create what you see on the bottom sides. I painted it a purplish color since royalty is associated with it. It also contrasted well with the light yellow sides. You could say that someone's litter became a tool for yours-truly. Hope all is good, Dave. :)