Otto the Bloodhound

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A couple commissioned me to do a portrait of their Bloodhound, "Otto". The challenge was getting the floppy ears and tongue so I ended up using suede and fabric to get more movement in the piece.

Memory Rings - Erik Sanko & Jessica Grindstaff

Just found out about this. Wish I lived in NY!

Winterblast 2016 Posters designed by Sonoma Academy High School Students

 

Getting Ready for Winterblast 2016

For the next two weekends we are working on puppets for Winterblast. Hope to see you there!

 

Galway Macnas Halloween Parade 2016

Inspiration for Winterblast 2016! Check out the work of Macnas.

More Examples of Puppetry Styles

Jammu, India
An artisan applies the final touches to an effigy of the demon king Ravana in preparation for the forthcoming Hindu festival of Dussehra

Photograph: Mukesh Gupta/Reuters

Trompin' Manikins Show

Come see 13 paper mache heads (used for processions) three puppet paintings and a marionette from the realm of Trompin' Manikins! Many hands worked on making these creations.

"The Judge", oil on canvas, Hillary Younglove, 1992

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Sam Lasseter's, "everyman" rests on the top bookshelf.

"Coney Island Man" from the Mermaid Parade, oil on canvas, 1992, Hillary Younglove