Recent content by blemker

Updated a bit How's this? http://puppets.dougblemker.com/images/Puppet_BE_face2.jpg

So I don't know exactly what I don't like about the face - eye placement, nose, something. Are the eyes too big? Too "Asian"? I think it's the eyes/pupils but not sure how to fix it. http://puppets.dougblemker.com/images/Puppet_BE_face.JPG Help! Thanks, Doug

Could you PM me the supplier information or put it on here? I'd love to order it directly?

Can anyone direct me where I can go to purchase a full bolt of antron? With GA Stage hit or miss with supplies I'd like to just go ahead and invest in a bolt. Any information is appreciated. Doug

Hi, I'm currently working on an antron fleece-based puppet and running into a bit of a conundrum. I'm working on a puppet that sometimes has a beard, sometimes doesn't. Sometimes has a tattoo and sometimes doesn't. Has anyone ever done something where parts can be removable without...

Well, I was pressured to build a puppet for a friend of mine and I'm comfortable with the building but never been much of a performer other than pre-recorded shows. Here's my first try. It was done quickly so I didn't realize the neck and body were twisted prior to starting. Here's the...

Updated again. Final this time, can't keep thinking about it. http://puppets.dougblemker.com/images/Adam.JPG d

Thank you for honest (yet a bit brutal) critique MGov. To clarify, this is a puppet of a specific person that ALWAYS wears a green shirt like the puppets. I would agree of its ill fit, as it fits the actual person the same way. You are correct that the eyes seem a bit off. I am trying to...

Correct the tongue and redid eyebrows and eyelids. Still, something is bugging me. Hmm.

Hey all, I just did a puppet for a friend of mine and, although I'm happy with it, something just isn't right. It might just be my own degree of perfection with human-styled puppets, but I'd love your thoughts. Doug http://puppets.dougblemker.com/images/Adam.JPG

Ravage: Well said. (I don't want to start arguments with others but...) I think this practice of replication/copying/inspiration (whatever you want to call it) is such a gray area in the creative arts and tends to be misunderstood by artists and inspiring artists. We must understand that...

Hey everyone, thanks so much for your support from my previous post. I'm between jobs right now and thought I would give more focus to the puppet building/design role and launched a website. I would love to hear your comments. Here's my puppet gallery...

Thanks - I added two more Thanks everyone, would love more suggestions. I added two more to the site. A blueish monster like and a "replica" of me. :) Enjoy. Doug

Hey all, I read and absorb but rarely have a chance to post pictures of my puppets. It seems I have tons of heads but few finished puppets. I'm always looking for new techniques to design -- I've been using the "carve a small block then cut a pattern" and just recently tried the wedge method...

Well, I just put it on ebay. I had to get rid of it... just don't have the room. Put it all on ebay. I hope I'll get at least something out of it. I also put one of my puppets up there, the woman I created...