17
2008
Pickett Rick
Pickett Rick
So, a while back when I was visiting my “BFF” Sharon in Cali I met Rick, her roomie, and artist in residence. Rick, among his many talents, draws sweet little creatures which you can check out at
http://www.rickpickett.com/
I decided to adopt a creature and let it live on my guitar in sticker form. And there he lived happily.
A few days ago, I was sitting in a stupor on my couch. The creature stared blankly at me from across the room. I stared back. He won the staring contest, and as a prize I decided to immortalize him in puppet shape.
And here he is - Pickett Rick!
And then our little farmer had a little trouble.
22
2008
Kookla
Kookla
Sometimes, when you become known for your ability to use scissors and a glue gun, people around you get a bit demanding. These people are even more demanding when they are related to you, and happened to give you the very gift you give to old sweaters, that is, the glorious gift of life.
And so it was that one Sunday afternoon, my mother informed me that she needed a puppet. This puppet had about two hours to be created, because she was leaving at 3 o’clock to visit a friend whose daughter was to recieve the yet unstitched present. I knew this particular little girl, Talia, who loved books more than anything in her 7-year old world. On previous visits, Talia and I had sat for hours either reading Shel Silverstien’s poems aloud or making fantastic crayon masterpieces. It would be an honor to make this lovely child a friend, so I took on the challenge. Speed puppeting!
As a result, we got Kookla.
We immediately set about teaching Kookla proper manners and such. We amused her with children’s toys and how to play with them:
28
2008
Puppet Soap Opera: Becky and the little Giraffe
Trouble in Becky’s life, love, small animals, revealing family history and more!
27
2008
Paper Hat Awesomeness
This is an amazing act of simplicity! The coolest paper hat making I’ve seen so far. I made one out of old newspaper comics, and some wallpaper samples salvaged from the trash-o.
How To Make Paper Hat ! (origami+stapler) - The best home videos are here
For other paper hats that blow my mind check out:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/835221/unbelievable_easy_amazing_paper_hat/
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/846119/learn_to_make_paper_hat_origami_stapler/
23
2008
Robin
Robin
Welcome Robin to our puppet extravaganza. Robin thinks she’s a bird, and she wants to be your “fwend”. If you’re really lucky, she will let you play with “Fwed”, the bunny in her purse.
13
2008
Dr. Starpuss
Dr. Starpuss
It’s nice to have a doctor do a house-call nowadays when I have no insurance to speak of. But Dr. Starpuss’s checkup wasn’t exactly what I had in mind.
08
2008
Gulliver
Gulliver
We met at the bar downstairs. He was rowdy with his Brooklyn accent and long stories, but by the end of the night we were buds.
06
2008
Potter Puppets
Here is a puppet show you wouldn’t want to miss!
06
2008
sandlady
Nowhere near summer, but I can’t wait for shore time. The beach also comes with another option for sustainable artistry: sand sculpture. Sure, this stuff is temporary fun, and you can’t wrap it and send it off to mom, or sell it at a fair, but you can get your hands dirty and satisfy your creative self. Sometimes it’s a good reminder and practice - to create something and then let go of it.
31
2008
Gary
Gary (the demon)
Gary is a very well mannered demon. He likes kittens and killer bees. He’s Becky’s boyfriend, but doesn’t know it yet. 
Gary was designed by Joe Fisher, while I was working on Becky. He was a tough one because of the horns, and might still need some teeth. Another 
