Designer, Fabricator
Ian Paul Black
My mission is to do the work I love. I'm fortunate to spend every day living my mission.
"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." - John Adams
What I Do
I think, tinker, build, design, create, shape, mold, paint, and fabricate.
Achieving unexpected results, whether I'm wielding a welder or a sewing needle.
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Theatre Set for Social Security
Fabrication, Set / Stage
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Biplane for The Drowsy Chaperone
Fabrication, Props / Gadgets, Set / Stage
Biplane for The Drowsy Chaperone
Custom built and hand painted biplane. Designed to withstand the weight of the entire cast, yet be light enough to maneuver onto the stage.
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Theatre Set: Pump Boys & Dinettes
Fabrication, Set / Stage
Theatre Set: Pump Boys & Dinettes
This set was designed to look like a 50’s diner. Custom fabricated the hand rails.
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Set Design: I Ought to Be In Pictures
Set / Stage
Set Design: I Ought to Be In Pictures
Designed to look like a living room then transition to a rock and roll show.
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Shrek Dragon
Fabrication, Props / Gadgets
Shrek Dragon
Welded frame, cable-controlled mouth and eyelids, Foam body. Designed to be worn and controlled by one person.
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The Altima Truck
Fabrication, Upholstery
The Altima Truck
Over the years, I have performed many customizations to many different types of vehicles.
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The Cheshire Cat
Costume Design, Fabrication
The Cheshire Cat
I created this custom halloween costume for my brother. Built over a store bought inflatable costume, everything from the tail to the whiskers was made custom. LEDs illuminate his teeth, the fan keeps your body cool in this amazingly cool costume!
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Trackless Train for the Kiddies
Customization, Fabrication
Trackless Train for the Kiddies
Create a train for safely transporting children around a carnival.
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Catlow Theater Replica Parade Float
Fabrication
Let's Work Together
If you're looking for stage or set design, fabrication, or have another project I can help with, contact me and let's discuss.
Technical Background
Gathering experience and expertise from technical trades, I bring it all together in every creative project I complete.
Creatively Inclined
I've spent my whole life dismantling the world around me so I could figure out how it works, improve it, or repair it.
Dedicated Creator
Years of experience with creative projects means I can work within budget, time, space and other constraints.
My Stats
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