A few week ago the University of Central Arkansas had a Handmade Puppet Dreams Marathon. Heather Henson, Sam Hale, Lyon Hill and I each hosted an evening. While I was there I "guest taught" Prof. Holly Laws design classes. I did a very simplified version of the class I teach at the O'Neill Puppetry Conference, and I decided that The Rag (show) style would be best for first time puppet artists. There were two different classes with two 2 1/2 hour class times each. The films were written, designed, and performed in groups. For all the limitations (and if you know me, you know I love limitations) I love how they came out! Please enjoy!
Just in case you were wondering what you could get me for Christmas, and my birthday.
I went to a lecture about Automata at the Observatory in Brooklyn recently, and the lecturer brought in a stripped down whistling bird automaton. I have always been obsessed with them, and after I was able to examine it's inner workings I have been looking into building my own. I found this while doing some research. DAMN! Enjoy!
Thanks Neatorama!
Watch a man get a dirty lap dance from a creepy marionette. The puppet looks "hastily" built, but boy does he get a lot out of it! I love that he didn't bother to give the puppet hair or fingers, but he gave him a watch.
Via BuzzFeed
Creepy ventriloquist puppets make me happy. More at Anarchist Coloring Book.
Oh boy do I love a good variety act! And If you are familiar with my past work with Hand Mime you know this video made me giddy!
He is Greg Irwin and he is a master of "Finger Fitness". You can see some previews and buy his stuff at Handhealth.com.
Here are some finger exercises for you!
The Old Muppets Guard Worried About New Movie
Hmmm. Interesting.
From the Hollywood Reporter:
More here.
Thanks Buzzfeed!