Starting a New Puppet

 Here is the start of a zombie puppet. I first made a clay model of what I wanted the puppet to look like. Then I used foam to make a skull based on the model. The next step will either be the body or the fleece for the head.

Stop Motion Monster

Zombie Sculpt

 For a awhile I have been working with friends to produce a Zombie-Puppet-Musical. I know zombies are a bit over done, but this is going to be different. The world needs zombie puppets. So many people have great projects with a similar concept. I just want to see one completed.


This zombie was an exercise to get the look of the zombies.

Robot Concept Art

 In an effort to post more often I've decided to show more progress shots and concept work. One of the longest steps for me is solidifying the final look. I sometimes will skip this step and just throw a puppet together, however I am rarely pleased with the result. I also feel there is a great deal of satisfaction in seeing your vision come to life. Most of the time I will sketch out my vision and work from a drawing. Other times I will sculpt a clay miniature. This is a much longer process, but gives the advantage of seeing the concept in the round. Which makes it easier to think about the puppet from all angles. Also its easy to make little changes to the model.

This a concept for an up coming project. The final product should look close to other puppets I've made, however the eyes where giving me a lot of trouble. So I made a model and was able to work out the kinks.

Caveman Stop-Motion Puppet

 Here is another addition to the "Fancy-Desk-Toy" collection. Instead of a caveboy we now have a caveman. Really it could be anything, however it looks like Captain Caveman to me.

Bruce Vilanch Puppet

 Sorry about the less than premo pictures. I realized that I forgot to take pictures right before he was shipped. Another thing I realized is that it bares a certain likeness to Bruce Vilanch mixed with a leprechaun. 

Stop-Motion Puppet

 First post of the new year, and the start of a new years resolution to post more often. I know this is not the usual puppets, but its muppetish, and the arms move. The concept comes from the desire to make stop-motion puppets, however the end result is a fancy desk toy. The arms and hands are rigged with armature wire. They can bend anyway you want.