Moving Puppet is a French puppet production studio that has been an inspiration to me for a long time. I love the fun and slightly bizarre look to the characters that they create. The website is in French, but the work speaks for itself. To see their work in action, be sure [...]
“Can you tell me how to get to…?” is a question near and dear to the hearts of Sesame Street and Google fans alike. As we all know, Novemeber 10, 2009 marks Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary. Happy anniversary! In celebration, starting November 4th, Google has incorporated a famous character from “the Street” in their logo. [...]
As an elementary school teacher I have the fortune of meeting and talking with a large number of parents about puppets and puppetry. Last year a spoke with a mother of a student at my school who had wonderful things to say about their “Muppet Vacation” in Jamaica.
Yes, that’s right. At Beaches vacation spots there [...]
In my opinion Philip Hatter is an amazing young talent when it comes to puppets. As the owner of Thistledown Puppets in Virginia, he has done a bunch of puppet videos for Youtube that has received some attention. Most recently he has decided to make a little introduction video that has him talking a bit about [...]
As a puppet builder I have learned a lot about the craft (or technical aspects), but I have learned even more about how to appreciate the art behind truly beautiful puppets. After one look at the puppets from Whatta Character!! I found yet another artist whose work I truly admire. Artist/puppet builder Dave [...]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – NEW!
On Display December 8, 2006 – January 7, 2007
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see two ORIGINAL stop-motion puppets from the much loved 1964 Rankin/Bass TV special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Presumed lost or destroyed for over 30 years, these rare puppets surfaced in 2005 and have been recently restored to [...]
There has long been the debate as to whether stop motion animation is puppetry. I will not get into that here. No, I have no time for that debate because I am fixated on this unbelievably wonderful stop motion “puppet”.
The creation of artist Mark Ho from the Netherlands. I have a strong [...]
There’s a new Guru in town. Through his BLOG (and Youtube) Puppetji makes clear all the questions in life. I believe it is a little P.I. (Politically Incorrect), but you be the judge. This new series was produced by SPRANGLE PRODUCTIONS, they have had their hand in many productions, and are very talented.
Check out the latest creation from Furry Puppet by Zack Bouchman. Dragonmir is an amazingly advanced mechanical rod puppet. His neck, mouth, eyes, and eyebrows can be operated by pushing levers on the main rod, or from a distance by push-pull cables. Check out more photos of Dragonmir as well as other fantastic creations at [...]
