Close-Up of the Model for the Desert Dairy Farm Residency Maquette height 11 1/2" This is why I've been missing for over two months. And all thought I was getting into trouble huh? Well, I'm slated for an artist residency at The Desert Dairy Farm ( Desert Dairy Farm ) this upcoming February and in honor of this wonderful gift, I wish to build a sculpture emulating the natural environment and habitat of the desert. The intended piece will nearly top 7', be a three-sided wooden structure topped with a cow built out of recycled materials. I will build - with Dave's assistance in fabricating - and paint the structure prior to the residency and then install while there. To help fund the project I've created a Kickstarter project that was launched last night and only runs through January 16th. Any funds received above the stated budget will be donated to the Desert Dairy fund to aid future residents. To read more in detail of my project please click here .