Project Monday!

It's another Project Monday where I post pictures of the projects I'm up to this week.
I work on multiple projects at once so don't be surprised when you see more than one project featured. I will do my best to stay on track though. The first project you might notice is the updated banner at the top! It's still a work in progress.

The next was deciding to promote my Fine Art America profile to get a few sales.
There is a program called Zbrush that allows one to digitally sculpt on the computer. It costs quite a bit of cash plus I will need a Wacom tablet. Therefore, I let the Facebook world know that I have fine art prints for sale on this link. Feel free to check it out! There are many different sizes and there is also a smart phone case option. So if you like pastel paintings like this...

or like this...

You should buy one. Thank you.

On with the projects!

More sketching of the girl with the basket and flower. I'm adding a shawl and I'm thinking about removing the hat. Her balance isn't quite right, so there will be more work on paper before I start sculpting.
This week I researched different mold making processes. There are brush-on molds that look very promising. If you would like more info on where to find the materials just let me know!

The supplies for the Gracie Puppet rebuild arrived today!

Antron fleece on the bottom, a couple sheets of foam rubber, a sheet of hard plastic and swatch of red suede. I really like the suede for the inside of the mouth. Antron fleece is different from regular blanket fleece. It has a fluffy (and somewhat sparkly) side and a smooth side. Blanket fleece is fuzzy on both sides and is often thinner than Antron and it's very dull in texture. Apparently there is only one company left that makes Antron and they only do it once a year so it's usually an online order only item.
This fleece takes a dye very easily so I can make it whatever color I want. In the past I've wanted to make a video and tutorial on how to dye Antron fleece, but it's so involved that it's really hard to get every step. In the coming weeks I'll be working on Gracie quite a bit so I hope you look forward to it!

Speaking of Gracie, I'm working on some ideas for YouTube videos and made some sketches.

Here Gracie is sitting and singing on a rock with some foliage around it. 
Originally, Gracie had yarn for hair. This time I'm going to make her a wig out of strips of red t-shirt material. I might add a couple fluffy feathers for texture too. 

Here you can see the more technical side of the rock. In order for Gracie to sit on top of it, I have to be sitting under and inside the rock. While that might sound difficult, I think I have it figured out. It will take some work, but it will be worth it. Add a simple backdrop and it will be a lovely forest scene.

That's about it for this Project Monday. Thanks for stopping by!

Project Monday! From 1/13/14

Its still Monday. Well last week was a bit of a wake up call. Life is getting real folks. I started a story board and more sketches for the Caanan Bound puppet video. I should begin sculpting this week. Stay tuned!

A Late Project Monday (1/20/14)

Sorry about how late this one is. Last week was a doozy.
I made some sketches, But tonight I found some photos of a friend of mine that I might use for a new project. A couple of the other sculpture projects were just not working out so this one will take their place.

I've also ordered some Antron fleece to remake my first puppet, Gracie. That project should only take a couple days once I get the materials. 

Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more projects!

My Audition

Last fall my Twitter feed was abuzz with news of a puppeteer workshop held by the Sesame Workshop in NYC. I sent an audition video back in October and waited patiently. Just yesterday I got an email that said I was not accepted but that I should keep it up. Which doesn't surprise me since this was my first real puppet video. Now I am boldly posting it with hopes that it will make someone smile. In the future I plan to make better videos than this one. Enjoy!

Project Monday!

The very first Project Monday!
This series of posts is mainly for my own motivation, but hopefully you will be able to enjoy the journey with me as I work towards starting and finishing the following projects.

I am a production artist at a publishing firm, but I'm also working on a second masters degree in sculpture and I have a passionate interest in puppetry.

Here are the Projects!

1) Gracie Puppet Rebuild

Those who have followed my first blog called Puppet Venture will recognize Gracie as my first attempt at puppet making. She is now almost a year old and it shows. She needs a total revamp and I'm excited to be able to make her more like my original idea.

2) Woman in water Sculpture

It's possible that this one should remain a little mysterious until I'm really ready to work on it. But you will be seeing sketches and ideas about it in the future.

3) Rod puppets

Sorry that the picture is sideways. I would really like to make some rod puppets to perform some music videos for YouTube. This one is a prototype made with polymer clay. Tonight I'm going to try sculpting in oil clay and making a mold. I will then cast the parts in paper clay. I may try polymer again but I think this direction might be better. 

Well, that's it for this Project Monday!

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