Spring Critter Friday

Howdy everyone! It's Friday- yippee! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything- I've been busy working on my spring critters and getting ready for the April show madness! We've got shows every weekend in April, plus, a few in May- that just means more chances to finally catch up with everyone- hope you'll stop by and say hi!

Btw... I've started to phase out our Etsy shop- don't worry, I won't be shutting it down completely, but I'm listing all of the new critters in our Storenvy shop, http://culturedcritter.storenvy.com You can also click on the Storenvy button in the right column of this blog.

Back to the spring critters, introducing...

Spring Muertos Baby Qees

Urban Bunny

Urban Tweety

Some more fun holiday photos...

Have a great weekend!

Finished Friday!

I'm way too excited that I finished my Toy2R/So So Happy Qee last night, so I thought I would post my photos... Hope you like my zombified Gertie- her eyes and necklace glow in the dark!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Sneak Peek...

I know I've been pretty quiet about my upcoming projects lately, but I thought I'd give you all a little sneak peek of my custom qee for the So So Happy/Toy2R USA project. This collaboration has been a "top secret" project so far, but since others have started sharing a little, I thought I would too...

I was sent a blank Toy2R Qee Dog from So So Happy. My mission was to create a custom toy based on the So So Happy critters, but by using my own style. Other factors to keep in mind- our custom critters would be going on tour, so no heaving sculpting, and... our pieces could possibly be chosen to be made into production toys, so we probably shouldn't use a gazillion different colors.

Coincidentally, I actually became familiar with So So Happy about 10 days before I was asked to work on this project. While visiting my parentals in New Mexico, I ended up buying a really cute t-shirt at Hastings:

I usually make my pilgrimage over there during each visit, since they typically have a nice selection of vinyl toys, t-shirts, etc. And candy! This adorable critter's name is actually Taco, and she is part of the Luckees clan.

I have since completely fallen in love with So So Happy! There is definitely a critter for everyone to love (probably at least a few), and their background stories are hilarious! And of course this is a perfect fit since it's pretty obvious that I like to use lots of color...

After much deliberation and consultation, I've chosen to make my own canine version of Gertie, from the Quazees.

I should be finished within the next few days- here is a secret photo of my work so far...

Hope you like it!

Valentine's Day Sneak Peek

It's finally Friday-yay!

Just thought I'd give you a sneak peek of some of the Valentine's Day goodies I'll have at the February 4th First Saturday Arts Market...

Polymer Clay Valentine's Monster Necklaces

Custom Vinyl Sugar Skull Cupids

Have a great weekend everyone!

Balloon Toyer

I've been waiting for quite some time for us to have a beautiful day like today! And of course, what does that mean? Time for critter photography!

I created Balloon Toyer for my friend and fellow toy customizer, Ryan. We are doing a mini custom Toyer Qee swap. He finished mine a couple of weeks ago- I'm really looking forward to its arrival!

It's quite fun but also challenging to work on such a small custom vinyl toy, as the mini Toyer Qee is only 2.5 inches tall! Usually for a piece of this size, I like to concentrate more on the overall texture and color, and then add some fun accessories! I used acrylic paint and ink, varnish, and genuine hematite to complete the actual toy. Some of you may recognize the balloon as an accessory from another vinyl toy out in production right now... I primed and painted it and attached a leather cord. I hope he likes it!

Balloon Toyer (2011)

Watson Gallery 2011 Opening Show

The critters will be making an appearance tomorrow night (6-10 pm) at the Watson Gallery 2011 Opening Show. This will be General Rusty Bunny's Houston premiere, as he had been residing in Richmond, Virginia until last December. I know it's freezing right now, but if you are in the Houston area come by and say hi!

Other artists participating in the show include: Magda Bowen, Bryan Cope, Howie Doyle, Susan Freeman, Amelia Goff, Paris Holt, Michelle Huff, Kym K., Abby Lee, Chrystal Murley, Christopher Perez, James Phillips, and Brian Sterling. There will be jewelry by Mina Agah and Michelle Hoting.

Watson Gallery
716 W. Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77006

For more information call 585-737-9524 or email watsongallery@yahoo.com

Qeeology 2.5

Qeeology 2.5 will be opening soon, on 7 May 2010 at Marz Martini Bar in Lincoln, NE. This Custom Qee Show revolves mainly around 2.5" Qees of all sorts. I will have two pieces in the show, my Eargg Monster and Blossom Bear, both shown below:

If you are going to be in Lincoln, NE, check it out!