The last couple months we have been working on a short film and this puppet is the last thing to make. So I thought i would put him up as I finish him for those interested.





Thoughts?
Jay (Drpuppet)

Oooh, I like it! I really love the grey streaks in the hair - is that paint, or just a different type of hair?

I really like the definition around the eyes and the nose it gives it a less characature look than what we usually see with your puppets.....it seems to have a more realistic look (I hope that i make sense here.....I am complimenting all your puppets just pointing out a different feel for this puppet than usual).  I really like the overall look of him.

Can't wait to see the video you are working on.

I was thinking of you lately and hoping all is well......

Daryl H

Thanks both of you. His hair is a wig that my son used for halloween last year, he was a vampire. I wanted this character to be based on Christopher Lee from the 1970 Vampire movies from England. Some of you are most likely too young to remember. He did not have a beard in those but I really like the beard it fleshes him out a bit. The white on the beard is different fur and once is sewn in it should be seemless. Now you can do that to a black wig but using a silver marker (permanent).

Thanks Stigman I do understand what you meant. I made a new Human head design and even sunk in the eyes as well as pulling out an eye ridge. That plus the shading really gives him an unusual look. I will post the final shots of him with his clothing in a day or so.

Jay

Jay,

I really like the new design.  The addition of the brow ridge and eye socket to sink the eyes really takes things to a different level. 

Awesome job! I like the way you do your job (its really artistic). Inspire me to master this kind of job.

Miguel!

I'll agree with the others, very well done!

He has a very serious, "I'm not here to sing a silly puppet song" look that's intriguing.

I'd love to see the beard finished, to see how the different colors meld!

I like it very much. I would use a narrower moustache perhaps

Awesome work! The more I post on here the more I discover that seems to be the case when it comes to your building skills.

Great Job Jay............... Looks like you are using some doll sculpting techniques. Verna Finley would be proud !

Billy D.