Grinch Award

Latex PolyFoam Puppets for Green Screen shoot

Language Center (Photo Preben Borch)

This was the culminating shoot of a couple of months of work, designing and creating 11 body- part puppets with Bill Jarcho for a children's educational video. Huge learning curve with latex casting and Polyfoam fill. Lots of experimentation. I'm set for the next project now! Clay Martin was the puppet master for the shoot (In greenscreen suit). It will be fun to see the final video. Dennis Holyfield (glasses) adjusts the lungs and language center.
Skin

I & Eye

I Ear

2 lungs are better than 1

Monster Masks

GOD BLESS STAPLE PLIERS !!!
Just finished these large cardboard moster masks for Jack & the Bean Stalk (A Panto version) at Center Stage Theater. I think they look a little weird in these photos, but I know they will kick ass on stage. They look like they are flat, but I had to sculpt them 3-D so that they would read from the side, which is what took most of the time. I'm going to the production to see the Giant, monsters & ghosts in action. http://www.centerstagetheatre.com/

Buffoons de UMO

This is the 20th Anniversary of UMO, the amazing physical theater company that I used to be part of. They are re-doing their seminal work "El Dorado" this November. Below are the buffoons with the original cast members (Minus me, I bugged out early) and some drawings i did when we were developing the original costume designs. Buffoons left to right: Esther Edelman, Kevin Joyce, Janet McAlpin, David Godsey, Martha Enson. http://www.umo.org/ Costumes by Patricia Toovey

Mad Hatter Design

This is a costume design I did for my Mad Hatter character. The costume is now complete, I just don't have a great pic of it yet, but it's fabulous! Arlette made the coat, I morphed a tacky Hatter hat into a good one & Laura King made the pants (which go up to my nipples). And Thanks Patricia Toovey for your expert consultation!

Tennis Anyone?

Here's my first attempt at making my own latex prosthetic. I made jowls to widen the face, but didn't have enought time to try to make them work. The santa outfit and Grinch hands were made by Wendy Oberlin . ENTCO will be selling me as the Grinch this season, as well as other characters (NOT the Wizzard or Easter Bunny) http://www.entco.com/costume_characters.htm Photo Jen Reidel

RUMPUS Clown

Drifting down memory lane....This was the album cover of my band Rumpus' only CD called Art Bombz, displaying my psycho hippie r.crumb style. Looking at it now, I think that the blank banner on the bomb should say "Foreign Policy".

Giant Head

I just finished the Giants head for Jack and the Bean Stalk. Mostly cardboard construction with fabric mache overlay and Gap-filler foam for hair. I was so pissed at the paint sprayer the night before I almost turned into the incredible hulk and smashed the whole building. Luckily, I'm not Bruce Banner. The sweet Children are, Louisa & Giacomo (mine) and Clara Atwell (in middle), neighbor girl.

"Wonderland Tea Party" Logo

Logo for our show that I put together in a mad rush to look legitimate for a promo pack I was sending out. Arlette designed and made her own costume, which never fails to get comment.

Jack Frost Costume Design

I whipped up this drawing and then Patricia Toovey transformed it into fabulousness. The photo shows some of the frosty detail she lavished upon it.

Chameleon Logo

I made this for my performance business. Actually, I did the drawing and Lisa Macleod did the color and graphics.... but never really went with it. My graphics Designer friend, Robert, discouraged it. He said that a reptile has nothing to do with performance....What do you think?

Chicken Rider Logo

Logo for Zambini Brothers Puppet

Jack & The Bean Stalk

Here are some monster (masks) and a Giant (Puppet) design for a Jack & The BeanStalk production that I'm doing through Zambini Brothers. It will be mostly cardboard construction.

Tech Force III

Primping the actors on the set of TECH FORCE III, with director Sam McJunkin. A Dell computer project. Not sure who designed the puppets. It was a spoof on the TEAM AMERICA style of marionette. The eyes and mouth were remote control. Dan and Sean were the marionetteskateer masters. Fun project. Clay Martin and Bill Jarcho worked on the project as well. Here's a link to all the photos taken by camera man Mark Mcknight. http://gallery.me.com/markmcknight/100388

Animal Farm

From 11 years ago. Made this with Adam Ende, Maria Fe Vilda, Arlette & Norma. I painted the set in 3 HOURS! We did a lot of elaborate shadow puppet work with this show.

Gilgamesh

This is a mask production of "Gilgamesh" that I did wtih Mercer High school in Seattle. The kids were rolling their eyes the entire time, but the performance wound up being great.

Free Rangers

A Zambini Brothers Puppet made by Nancy Foster Moss, Bill Jarcho and me. First run of it at teh saturday market on Vashon Island.

These were the desgins for a couple "Byrd Ryder" puppets for Zambini Brothers. One puppet is almost done, and it has turned into A CHICKEN being ridden by a COWBOY. We're targeting State Fairs. http://zambinibrothers.com/

Body Parts Puppets

These are desgins for latex body part puppets to be used in a Children;s video. I'd like to intorduce you to...Cranky Tummy

Girly Brain

Girly eyes

Language Center Vegus Nerve

& Heart

Retro Rumpus Shots

Here are some staged shots of my former band "Rumpus". The color shot was for the "Art Bombs" CD and the B&W for the show "Dark Carny". (photos Michelle Bates)

Video Set for Children's Educational "music video"

This project was a ton of work & fun. I created faux instruments, a set, and lots of cartoon cutout props. The crew & cast had a good time shooting this video, I guess 'cause it was so visually cool. It's rare to feel like the set is the star of the show. I can't wait to get the final edited version. I worked out the design concept with the director, Bill Jarcho of Zambini Brothers.