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This bunch of cute bugs were originally created for the Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2003. They continue to be in the parade every year. I constructed them from designs by Cameron Mason of Whirlwind Designs (under the spider). They are carried on poles just about eight feet above ground. The spider is carried on a backpack and has articulated legs that operate by pulling strings. The legs alternate so it looks like it is creeping along. Edward GrassHopper's legs bounce as he is carried (on a bungie type cord) so it looks like he is hopping along. They are very light as they are made primarily out of a closed cell foam product (sometimes reffered to as crosslink foam, L200 is a brand name).
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Sea-sea-lia, is a 9 foot tall sea dragon puppet. She is seen regularly at many regional and national festivals. Recently she has been seen at Bumbershoot, San Juan County Fair, Bellvue Art Fair, and the St Louis Art Fair. Sea-sea-lia's distant cousin's are PUff the Magic Dragon and Pete's Dragon. Click on the picture to see a detail. |
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These bees were originally created for the Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2002. They continue to be in the parade every year. I constructed them from Cameron Mason's design and direction. They are carried on poles just above head height and constructed the same as those above.
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The Blue Heron has also appeared in many festivals regionally and nationally. I designed and created the structure for a puppet concieved by Andrew Kim. I also assisted with the fabric skin created and designed by Barbara Bowen. The structure allows the bird to 'fly': when the tail is lifted, the head lowers as if the bird were in flight. Click on the picture to see it larger. | ||
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This Salmon is huge. It is hard to get a scale on this but the head is over four feet and the whole puppet is about 16 feet long and carried by two people. The head is carried on a pole on a backpack. The pole allows the head to swivel. The tail is carried by a hand held pole that allows the controlling of the 'swimming' of the salmon. The head is reinforced papier mache and the body is dyed and painted polyester. This was commisioned by Issaqua Salmon Days Festival (Issaqua Chevrolet specifically). Click on the picture to see it larger. | ||
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