Introductory Elements & Principles of Lego as an Artistic Medium – 101 Class by Casey McCoy

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INTRODUCTORY ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF LEGO AS AN ARTISTIC MEDIUMWindyCityLUG members are encouraged to disseminate their Lego love and knowledge during monthly WindyCityLUG club meetings as “101” classes. WCL member Casey M. gave two talks this spring with WCL_ART_101 – The 7 Elements of Lego as an Artistic Medium and WCL_ART_102 – The 7 Principles of Lego as an Artistic Medium. …

Start With What You Love

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Nature is where I find peace and serenity. Birds, trees, animals, and water all give me a sense of calm. I feel more connected to myself and my mind is cleared. As I came out of my dark age, I needed to learn a new way to create with LEGO. I no longer wanted to rely on sets – I …

An Awesome Look at the Making of The LEGO Movie

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Not long ago, a movie about LEGO seemed ridiculous. The idea that a film about plastic bricks could be anything but a giant commercial was almost laughable. Thankfully, Warner Bros., Phil Lord & Chris Miller, and many talented people believed that a movie about LEGO could not only be good, but it could be awesome! Released in 2014, The LEGO …

Serious Fun: Windy City LUG’s Home On A Hill Project

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While you’re at home spending time with your family during this holiday, take a look at Windy City LUG’s Home On A Hill (HOAH) project. We hope you might even be inspired to build your own! HOAH is a large-scale seed part build that uses any version of the 32×32 canyon baseplate to create a micro-scale structure. Not a lot …

More Than Meets the Brick

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Have you ever wanted to build a truck that transforms into a robot, a car that converts into a plane, or a Grandfather Clock that can stand up and walk around? What about a wall with a secret staircase or a hidden doorway built into it? The possibilities are endless and creating these types of transforming Lego builds can be …