“Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to run, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use — do the work you want to see done.” - Austin Kleon (via markryang)
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Eventually , I’ve been busy on several other projects
- 31 May 13, 1:19am -

one of my recent projects with College humor, Ever Wonder What it’s Like to be Morgan Freeman?How we imagine Morgan Freeman spends his lunch break on a movie set.
- 6 May 13, 5:26pm -

hello Nerdchild, glad you like my work, , the glue i use (as well as most puppet builders) for foam rubber is a contact cement called barge, its rather toxic and should only be used in a well ventilated situation, as for sculpey , i think you ne…
- 27 Jan 13, 6:12pm -

This Weekend @puppetworks ! Punch & Judy introduceThe 3 WishesThe Ugly DucklingThe 3 Little Pigsall 3 plays at each showingadapted for Hand Puppets by Nicolas Coppola(suggested for ages 3 and up)*June 16-17, July 21-22, August 25-26, 2012
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THE MAGIC FISH , Built for the Puppetworks Theatre Production of “THE THREE WISHES"    this is a Hand puppet show, that will be performed through out the year , in addition to the regular Marrionette shows,  The Three wishes opnes this comming…
- 14 Jun 12, 10:37pm -

Custom Built Portrait puppet .Not every puppet i build is for a video, or Theatre project. My most recent client wanted something totally original , she had been inspired by a gift she saw at a recent birthday party for a friend and decided she want…
- 12 Jun 12, 4:50pm -

owl puppet
- 12 Jun 12, 1:14pm -

the final owl, Added Eye lids as per client request . this guy is for a show being produced by David Manley , http://upinarms.biz/Home.html
- 12 Jun 12, 1:12pm -

Read more from Jim Henson's Red Book in Imagination Illustrated: The Jim Henson Journal available from Chronicle Books. Continue reading →
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Additional historical information provided by The Jim Henson Company Archivist. Continue reading →
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- 5 Dec 14, 1:30pm -

Careful attention to detail and mastery of puppetry give Dreamland Theater appeal to a wide variety of audiences.From:  Saline Journal article by Dell Deaton This past December 16, 2018, Dreamland Theater in Ypsilanti Michigan hosted its second liv…
- 65 days ago, 13 Jan 19, 10:22pm -

From the film, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, this is a scene showing a mechanical prop operated off-stage that provides the illusion of a sea monster 'eating' a sailing ship.  What fun!Although this was meant in the film to be full-size, the s…
- 76 days ago, 3 Jan 19, 3:16am -

David Worobec is a classically trained vocalist who performs musical theater on miniature stages. Not content to play merely one character, he sings and performs every part with the help of an ensemble of action figures he’s carefully cast in each…
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Going on right now is a fascinating, fun exhibition of automata at San Francisco's Exploratorium. The featured artists are from around the world, and have a wide variety of styles, of which only a few are shown in the above film clip.To find out mor…
- 2 Dec 18, 3:04pm -

Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic is a visually breathtaking cinematic shadow play for all ages, created and directed by Hamid Rahmanian, a 2014 Guggenheim fellowship-winning filmmaker/visual artist. The play unfolds an action-packed magical tale of…
- 1 Sep 18, 12:36pm -

I am happy to pass on that there will be another toy theatre festival in Harderwijk, Netherlands next month, May 9-11, 2018!The organizers, Harry and Tieneke Oudekerk, have shared:Eleven paper theater companies from the Netherlands, Germany, and Engl…
- 30 Apr 18, 5:17pm -

About 50 toy theatres, hundreds of sceneries and tiny paper models - the lovely, private collection of Dirk and Barbara Reimers - has found an official home in the Heimatmuseum (Local History Museum)  in Preetz.All of the toy theatres have been part…
- 24 Apr 18, 11:23am -

AutomataCon hasn't been around all that long. But it's picking up steam. There has been a growing renaissance around kinetic, mechanical art, aka automata, in recent years. All around the world. Enter Brett King, who decided it was time to showcas…
- 12 Apr 18, 5:10am -

Recently, I discovered a wonderful article about  Maker Maggie Rudy, who invited us into her studio where all the magic happens for Mouseland...Artist & Author, Maggie RudyMaggie’s fascination with mice began in the third grade, when her family mo…
- 1 Apr 18, 3:32pm -

Congrats to one of our very own,  the amazingly talented David Valentine!  David, a puppet designer, builder, artist, friend, colleague and favorite holiday,  has definitely not f#%ed up in the show F#%ing Up Everything!  Go see his puppets.…
- 10 May 13, 10:31am -

If you haven’t seen it already, run, don’t walk to the Signature Theater and see David Shiner and Bill Irwin in “Old Hats.” It's sort of a revival of their big hit from a decade or so ago "Fool Moon'' and its just as good, if not better. The…
- 8 May 13, 12:26pm -

I’m not really an animator or a special effects guy, but Mr. Harryhausen leaves behind a legacy that, for me, really serves as a kind of model or creative ideal to strive for.  I guess I admire that pioneering spirit of the auteur that he embodied…
- 7 May 13, 7:47pm -

"The end of an era."   That's what Lauren said before we silently went back to work after I announced Jane Henson's death to the shop yesterday.  In many ways it is. I never met Jim Henson, but very early in my career I was fortunate enough to me…
- 3 Apr 13, 11:04am -

Last night, on the eve of the Year of the Snake (and in the midst of Fashion Week), legendary Roman jeweler, Bulgari, hosted the opening of a special exhibition at its Fifth Avenue boutique. Dedicated mainly to the iconic Serpenti line, the exhibit…
- 11 Feb 13, 6:29am -

Tonight, Wyatt Cenac steps out of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and into our hearts.  Well, I don't know about our hearts, but certainly into our shop.  Okay that was months ago,  but, boy, did we have fun!  After we built the puppet versions o…
- 14 Dec 12, 12:33am -

Just yesterday we all got together in the shop to watch the music video for “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons as released on YouTube.  Despite Hurricane Sandy, which arrived the first day of shooting, it came out really well.  I want to commend…
- 12 Dec 12, 1:39pm -

It’s a ridiculous thing to try and make a living out of something like puppetry.  For me, it’s a living and it’s a passion, so naturally I can be pretty single-minded about it and often get frustrated when the going gets tough.  But of course…
- 24 Nov 12, 4:58pm -

Thinking about the death of Maurice Sendak over the last few days, I'm struck by how much my generation owes his.  Mr. Sendak belongs to a small group of artists who, along with an even smaller group of forward thinking producers and editors , chang…
- 12 May 12, 4:36pm -

Ever since I began making puppets, the best reactions have always been “I want one.” Well, now I can finally say, “Here, have one!” This week Puppet Heap releases Mother Hubbard Among Others, our first line of hand puppets designed for every…
- 13 Oct 11, 12:44pm -

I use to be proud of the fact that every puppet I built I made by hand. Vacuum forming eyes, stripping feathers for individual hairs, cutting foam and dyeing fleece; I knew every square inch of that puppet before it was shipped. I had time …then I…
- 29 Aug 18, 10:37am -

I met Kristi Ann Holt and her daughter yesterday on a Puppet/Fleece exchange 🙂  Kristi has her own studio –Anarkiti and builds amazing hand crafted puppets. It was a joy to chat and exchange horror/fun stories of puppet building.The post When…
- 20 Sep 17, 12:09pm -

So I managed to integrate the old Puppeteers Unite! Blog on my personal blog. It would be a shame to have years of blog posts be obliterated. This Blog will be a little more personal and not only dabble in other topics but also showcase more of the b…
- 5 Jun 17, 4:05pm -

Today is our 10th Anniversary and the day I am announcing the closing of the Puppeteers Unite! Blog. First thing I want to address is that this is a personal decision. My children, wife and two full time jobs have made it harder and harder for me to…
- 13 Dec 15, 1:52pm -

A Podcast for those who are Mascots characters or have ever dreamed of becoming one! The Unsuited Podcast is hosted by Matt, John and Morgan and is a great resource for anyone interested in Mascot work. They cover latest news, teach what they have le…
- 12 Aug 15, 3:13pm -

I love listening to podcasts; especially those that deal with practical effects, puppetry and industry leaders! Monsters and Microphones is a new Podcast by Dead Panic Studios featuring hosts Christopher Vaughan (Dead Panic Studios- Co-Owner/Executi…
- 23 Jun 15, 4:43pm -

Its great to see puppets still being being used in Jurassic World. It reminds me of the triceratops in the first movie. Posted by Dallin BlankenshipThe post JURASSIC WORLD: Building the Apatosaurus – Legacy Effects appeared first on The Creature W…
- 22 Jun 15, 9:29am -

The Stan Winston School of Character Arts announced they are running a 2 day web course on Marionette building by none other than Scott Land!! I’ve signed up immediately for the course and hope to see you all there! SIGN UP NOW!! Also remember tha…
- 18 Jun 15, 11:32pm -

Want to be part of the largest showcase of British puppetry in the world? Apply to Beverley Puppet Festival now! We have had some fantastic submissions for ?#?BevPuppetFest? 2016 so far, but still have openings for adult and family shows. Puppetry co…
- 12 Jun 15, 4:08pm -

Fellow puppet enthusiasts, I wish you had been a fly on the wall at Beyond the Sock. If you had, then you would know that the $1350 price tag for attendance would be worth saving for. I can’t think of any place better to enjoy myself while developi…
- 2 Jun 15, 12:03pm -

BOTANIC GARDEN – NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUMS OF BARCELONA The El Solar Objects Detective Agency (Agencia de Detectives de Objetos El Solar), comprising Shaday Larios, Jomi Oligor and Xavier Bobés, took part in Barcelona’s summer arts festival Barcel…
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A recent visit to the Lisbon Puppet Museum leads us to reflect on the importance of museums. Puppetring collaborates closely with the Lisbon Puppet Museum (Museu da Marioneta de Lisboa) (see here), the Tolosa Museum TOPIC (see here) and Barcelona’s…
- 20 Aug 18, 9:38am -

The month of May comes with a profusion of Puppet Festivals. Some of Spain’s principal festivals, the spring festivals, take place during this month. Autumn is another important season, with festivals in October, November and December. Here, we men…
- 30 May 18, 6:51am -

11-22 july 2018. The meeting of two great shadow theatre’s creators: Fabrizio Montecchi and Camille Trouvé Camille Trouvé (by Les Anges au Plafond, France) and Fabrizio Montecchi (by Teatro Gioco Vita, Italy), offer a journey to discover the Cont…
- 26 Apr 18, 9:23am -

Is it really possible to make a show comprising seven stories, each lasting seven minutes, directed by seven directors from seven different countries? David Zuazola, a Chilean puppeteer who lives in Madrid, has taken the number 7 as the organising pr…
- 16 Feb 18, 3:06pm -

We tend to experience the arrival of each new year as though we had stepped on to a staircase going in one direction, that of biological time marking growth, maturity and decrepitude. And, certainly, for the majority of people the years circulate alo…
- 15 Jan 18, 5:09pm -

(Devil’s Bridge -Rakotzbrücke- in Kromlauer Park, Gablenz, Germany. Photograph by Kilian Schönberger.) Catalonia, as everyone knows, is going through delicate and confusing times. At Puppetring, and its sister magazines Putxinelli and Titeresante…
- 11 Dec 17, 1:13pm -

La Compagnie Arketal présente dans le Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes à Charleville-Mézières une nouvelle création, ‘Passager Clandestin’, d’après The Great disaster de Patrick Kermann. L’HISTOIRE Voici l’histoire d’…
- 5 Sep 17, 11:32am -

Turkey, in 2017, is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the character of Karagöz, the hero of Ottoman folk shadow theatre. He is a character found in all countries that lived under the Ottoman Empire. In Greece, he became Karagosis, a Greek…
- 7 Aug 17, 6:45am -

Like every year, the Atelier della Luna organizes an important international course in the imposing Monastery of Santes Creus, in Catalonia (Spain), this time in charge of the director of one of the most important Catalan companies: Joan Font, direct…
- 26 Apr 17, 11:43am -

I have just returned from an inspiring two-weeks in Singapore, during which I worked on a production of Homer's "The Odyssey", which involved the students of Tanglin Trust High School drama department. Using acting, dance, music, puppetry and shadow…
- 20 Jan 18, 5:34am -

It has been over six months time since I've written a post and much has happened this year. Probably the most significant has been my transition into stop-motion animation, which is a huge learning curve, even for an experienced puppeteer.I have been…
- 27 Oct 16, 2:56am -

'Je Suis Punch!' is a film we just completed for 'World Puppetry Day 2016' as a special dedication to to the freedom of expression in our world and the two young Spanish puppeteers, Alfónso Lázaro de la Torre and Raul García Pérez, who recently…
- 20 Mar 16, 8:25am -

Abajo Puppet TroupeThe story is finally becoming a little more clear! Two young Spanish puppeteers Alfónso Lázaro de la Torre and Raul García Pérez, who trained at the Pepe Otal Workshop in Barcelona, are spending their fifth day in a Madrid pri…
- 9 Feb 16, 6:46am -

Free the puppeteers campaign in SpainTwo puppeteers in Spain have reportedly been jailed, charged with “glorifying terrorism” during a children’s show in Madrid. Alfonso Lazaro de la Fuente and Raul Garcia Perez were arrested after staging a sh…
- 8 Feb 16, 10:15pm -

Rachel Stern, director/ screenwriter Elizabeth Swados, and Sigourney Weaver attend HBO's "My Depression: The Up And Down And Up Of It" Premiere during the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.It feels very strange indeed to be writing a piece…
- 28 Jan 16, 11:35pm -

Poster from Tehran Workshops, November 2015Part One of my Journey - Iran and TurkeyIf I had to mention that this trip around the planet was the most inspiring and productive journey I have ever taken, you'd say "But you say that every time you travel…
- 9 Dec 15, 12:59am -

Part Two of my Journey - EuropeFrom Istanbul, I flew to Paris to continue my exploration of 'Les Guignols de L'Info', the story behind the Canal + daily puppet satire, which I started shooting a year ago. As you are well aware, the past year's events…
- 9 Dec 15, 12:58am -

A series of new tutorials and workshop films are currently in production for our new website, Puppetry Films. These films, in both the paid and free sections, are being developed by our tutors across the globe to cater to the requests by puppeteers…
- 31 Aug 15, 4:26am -

The International Puppet and Doll Museum first opened it's doors in Tehran, in September 2014 to mark the occasion of International Day of Peace. Peace provides equal opportunities for individuals when the prevailing cultural and social environment…
- 13 Aug 15, 12:09am -

I’m excited to present the video of The Piano Creatures that accompanies the creatures when they are on static display! At the moment they are in my show Glimpses of a Seabird Flying Blind at the Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville, until 29 April. The c…
- 26 Mar 18, 1:16am -

I’m really happy and excited that my first gallery exhibition, Glimpses of a Seabird Flying Blind is opening tomorrow, 23 March at the Pinnacles Gallery in Townsville, continuing through to 29 April! It represents almost a year of work, and a new d…
- 22 Mar 18, 7:21am -

Here are a few photos of costume elements and props I’ve made for The Fool Factory over the last couple of years. A new cover for the Giant Cherry! I love this photo because it looks completely photoshopped and surreal but isn’t. Finding the righ…
- 27 Jul 17, 8:52pm -

It’s been a while… almost three years since I last posted. So some catching up. Following on from the ‘Real Big Tony’ Abbott puppet, I made a ‘Real Big Mal’ puppet head of Malcolm Turnbull (when he replaced Abbott as Prime Minister in Sep…
- 27 Jul 17, 7:02am -

(Nakiya Smith as Dinnawhan and Maitland Schnaars as Biami. Photo credit: Angie To) For the Wiradjuri Echoes production Biami last year (see previous posts) I also made a mask and costume elements for Biami, and an emu puppet. In the creation story, B…
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These masks were made for walk-about performances by The Fool Factory at the National Gallery of Australia‘s festival during the Enlighten Festival, Canberra, March 2014. They were themed to go with the NGA’s exhibition Gold and the Incas. The ow…
- 8 Sep 14, 7:15am -

I made four puppets of Australian politicians earlier this year – Abbott, Bishop, Turnbull and Hockey – for Puppet Government, an indie youtube parody series.  So far four episodes have been made, with more presently in the works. Here are some…
- 7 Sep 14, 4:13am -

I’ve recently made new hands for the Tony Liar Pants on Fire puppet, as well as some flames to accompany his smoking pants. Meanwhile he has appeared at a rally at the ANU to protest Abbott’s changes to higher education, and the March Australia p…
- 5 Sep 14, 1:52am -

Here are 3 videos of the giant Tony Abbott puppet at the Bust the Budget rally last Sunday. Abbott ripping up a promise: Abbott arrives at the rally: Tony ‘liar,liar pants on fire’ Abbott breaking promises in front of the crowd:
- 12 Jul 14, 4:32am -

Greetings, Muppet fans! The Muppet Mindset, our extensive set of articles, interviews, and information has moved to a completely redone website courtesy of WordPress! We're extremely proud to showcase exciting new articles, newly formatted Weekly Mup…
- 29 Aug 14, 2:52pm -

Michael Wermuth - Well, 2014 is a great year for Muppet anniversaries, whether there’s official celebrations or not. It is the 60th anniversary of The Junior Morning Show (thus the 60th anniversary of Jim Henson’s television career), 45th annive…
- 25 Aug 14, 1:22pm -

AUGUST 22, 2014 Like all major celebrities seem to be doing this week, Kermit the Frog took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Kermit was challenged by WWE's Vince McMahon (and many a Muppet fan), and took to the challenge bravely and coldly. Watch below…
- 22 Aug 14, 12:04pm -

DOGPerformed by...Brian HensonFirst appearance...The Storyteller Episode 101: "Hans, My Hedgehog" (1987)Most-Recent Appearance:The Jim Henson Hour Episode 110: "Secrets of the Muppets" (1992)Best known role...The Storyteller's canine companionWHO IS…
- 20 Aug 14, 10:00am -

Written by Abigail Maughan.207—DENNIS QUAIDPLOT: While Kermit is forced to spend a disturbing evening with Gilbert Gottfried, Clifford feels unneeded when Dennis Quaid excels in all of his jobs.GUEST STAR: We have actor Dennis Quaid, who gets to re…
- 19 Aug 14, 10:17am -

Last week, we shared a bunch of videos of Kermit, Pepe, and the Muppets giving interviews to promote Muppets Most Wanted on Blu-ray. Incredibly, that's not even half of the videos out there to enjoy. There are tons more videos of Kermit and pals shi…
- 18 Aug 14, 10:00am -

AUGUST 15, 2014It was announced this week that Constantine, the World's Most Dangerous Frog, would be appearing at Walt Disney World's "Villains Unleashed" event on August 23rd at Disney's Hollywood Studios. This announcement pretty much officially…
- 15 Aug 14, 10:04am -

This week, Kermit the Frog and Pepe the Prawn went on a whirlwind tour of the media to promote Muppets Most Wanted on Blu-ray and DVD. Below are a whole bunch of fantastic interviews with the frog and the prawn and some other Muppets!First up, it's…
- 15 Aug 14, 9:34am -

Written by Ryan Dosier.MULCHPerformed by...Kevin Clash (Muppets Tonight)Jerry Nelson (The Muppet Show)First appearance...The Muppet Show Episode 501: Gene Kelly (1981)Most recent appearance...The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)Best known role...Dr. Ph…
- 13 Aug 14, 11:32am -

Ryan Dosier - Muppets Most Wanted will be released on Blu-ray and DVD tomorrow, and the release is absolutely worth your money. For those who don't know, the release of the latest Muppet feature film is packaged as "The Unnecessarily Extended Editi…
- 11 Aug 14, 10:00am -

Coming soon: A Labyrinth role playing game! Let's get lost in the Goblin Kingdom!The post Dungeons and Dragons and Oubilettes: Labyrinth the RPG appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 2 days ago, 18 Mar 19, 1:16pm -

We're unboxing both series of Fraggle Rock blind boxes! Plus, find out how YOU can win free Fraggle toys!The post REVIEW and CONTEST: Fraggle Rock Blind Box Toys appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 2 days ago, 18 Mar 19, 10:48am -

C3PO and R2-D2 from Star Wars visit Sesame Street -- plus a whole lot of other stuff smashed together!The post Sesame Street: 50 in 50 – Season 11 appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 5 days ago, 15 Mar 19, 11:08am -

Get a sneak peek at a new picture book that reimagines the Sesame Street theme song!The post First Look: Sesame Street’s Sunny Day, the Book appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 7 days ago, 13 Mar 19, 5:05pm -

This classic Sesame Street toy by Fisher Price reimagined a familiar piece of the street. It's fun, creative... and hazardous to the health of Fisher Price Little People.The post Cool Muppet Things I Never Owned: The Sesame Street Clubhouse Pl…
- 7 days ago, 13 Mar 19, 9:00am -

Get ready to write a lot more letters with official Sesame Street stamps!The post Lick a Muppet: Sesame Street Stamps Coming Soon appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 7 days ago, 13 Mar 19, 8:50am -

Get ready for Sesame on the big screen in 2021!The post The Sesame Street Movie Has a Release Date appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 7 days ago, 12 Mar 19, 9:54pm -

Is Animal an animal? Is he a man? Or is he something else entirely?The post Overthinking It: What is Animal? appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 9 days ago, 11 Mar 19, 9:14am -

Muppet*Vision 3D's mural of Kermit and Miss Piggy is being replaced with... a gray wall?The post RIP Yet Another Part of Muppet*Vision 3D appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough Pigs.
- 10 days ago, 10 Mar 19, 1:15pm -

The show celebrates a decade of learning and fun, and Sesame Street feels more than ever like a place you'd like to live. And now there's Barkley!The post Sesame Street: 50 in 50 – Season 10 appeared first on Muppet Fans Who Grew Up - Tough…
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