Friday, January 15, 2016

Backstories ...

I love them. 

One of the things I love about DVDs over streaming is the extra features. If there is a commentary, I am going to watch it. I love hearing the backstory, in particularly the thoughts involved with the creative process. 

So when I got this book for Christmas: "Jim Henson, The Works: The Art, the Magic, the Imagination,"





I have been savoring this like a fine wine. It is full of flavors ... not to be gulped, but to be experienced sip ... by slow slip. 

Thank you Yoko.







Friday, January 8, 2016

WE COME IN PEACE ...

For those of you who don't know me ... I have been interested in puppets almost as long as I have been in drawing. I took courses in puppetry at USF under Professor Bill Lorenzen. Worked with the likes of Kim Rivers, Renee Duplechain White, Joe Erwin, and Terry Woods as the Promenade Players. Taught puppetry for the St.Petersburg Recreation Dept. 

At several times during my life I have tried to master ... (don't hate me) ... 

ventriloquism.

The "B"s ... "M"s ... and "P"s are a ditch (vent joke) and I'm still working on it. In fact just before my birthday this year, I will be attending the 40th Annual Vent Haven ConVention. 

At least that's the plan.




I did this two years ago. Cluck Cluck is my main puppet but sometime ago I ordered a green version of this Axtell puppet. 



I opted for green skin and legs ... a little green man ... named Ronco from the planet K-Tell 995. I'm crafting a space suit. I'm started with a toddler fight suit (who knew they let babies fly air planes) and am working to modify it. I am using my art programs to help in the design process. The costume parts are placed on different layers. Below is the beginning of the helmet figuring the size of globe I need to order.


Friday, January 1, 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR ... WELCOME 2016

"There's a new kid in town."

Well ... Happy New Year, one and all. It is my extreme pleasure to report that I met last year's goals. This blog had 52 entries and 60 pictures. It may have been by the skin of my teeth, but I made it.

Wheewh!!!

I want to thank everyone who took the time out your busy day to take a gander and for your support. Again I want to thank my cousins, Eric and Sara, for their generosity. And last but not least my very understanding Yoko for being ... well ... you know ... understanding.

A happy, healthy and prosperous new year to one and all!