Blake McFarland, an innovative mixed media artist behind BM Sculptures, recently undertook an ambitious artistic experiment to explore whether more time necessarily leads to better art. The creative challenge involved carving three life-sized wooden skulls within dramatically different time constraints: five minutes, five hours, and five days respectively.

McFarland documented the entire process, creating a compelling video titled "I Carved 3 Skulls - 5 minutes vs. 5 Hours vs. 5 Days" to examine whether extended working time directly correlates with artistic quality. The artist approached each skull with the same materials and tools but allowed himself increasingly generous time frames to complete each piece.

The results of the experiment were revealing and perhaps unsurprising to many in the art community. McFarland found that his hypothesis was confirmed - the two sculptures that benefited from significantly more working time demonstrated markedly superior craftsmanship and detail compared to the five-minute creation. The artist expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating, "This was an absolute blast to make. I'm going to show you guys the final reveal of these sculptures... Maybe not so much of this one, but these two definitely."

The contrast between the pieces was dramatic enough that McFarland felt confident showcasing the five-hour and five-day skulls as finished works of art. Both of the more detailed skull sculptures are currently available for purchase, suggesting that the artist views them as commercially viable pieces worthy of his professional portfolio.

This experiment joins a broader tradition of artists exploring skull imagery across various media and timeframes. The art world has seen similar explorations, from Russian artist Dimitri Tsykalov's fruit and vegetable skull series created between 2005 and 2008, to London architect Dave Hughes' colorful Day of the Dead LEGO sugar skulls, and Japanese jewelry artist Shinji Nakaba's intricate tiny skulls carved into pearls and found objects.

McFarland's work extends beyond this skull experiment, as he has previously demonstrated his versatility with recycled materials. His portfolio includes an impressive bald eagle sculpture with outstretched wings crafted from steel, foam, and recycled tires, as well as a detailed octopus sculpture made entirely from recycled tires, showcasing his commitment to both artistic excellence and environmental consciousness.