The Christmas Project is done!

Here is the final video!

http://youtu.be/ZTEZ4dYESlQ

#Christmas Puppet Project

Preproduction of the Christmas Puppet Project is nearly done! Since October, my friends and I have been working hard to make this short video a reality. Here are pictures of the process so far. 

A storyboard was needed to promote and explain my idea to potential puppeteers and crew. 

After some image research, I made sketches. 

Paperclay was the best material for sculpting the heads and hands. 

Many tests were needed to make sure the puppets worked properly with a minimum amount of puppeteers. 

A crash course in needle felting helped me create the animals for the scene. 

My friend Beth spent a lot of time creating the costumes for these characters. 

Here I'm working on finalizing Mary's head covering. She also has her arms rods in place. 

We are so excited to share this with everyone! Thank you for stopping by!

To keep up with this project on Twitter or Instagram look for #ChristmasPuppetProject. And stay tuned because filming day is this coming Saturday!! 

Puppet Jamboree

This past weekend a friend (of the human variety) and I went to Helen GA to attend the Southeast Regional Puppet Jamboree! It was a blast and Gracie was quite a hit! This was my first puppet festival and it most certainly won't be my last. I'm hoping to get some videos posted as well. Stay tuned for more project updates!

Good stuff

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; (Matthew 5:44)

We need a little more of this. 

Feeling connected

Wow! I feel so socially adept. Follow all of my artistic adventures on the following social networks

LinkedIn

Jennifer Himes

Layout/Production Artist

https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=329768651

Twitter

@Jhimesy 

@PotentialAwe

Pinterest 

http://www.pinterest.com/jhimesy/

Instagram

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I'm also working on a YouTube channel but that will come later. 

Now it will be so much easier for the world to see my work! This coming week is going to filled with activity as I will be attending a clothed figure painting event tomorrow and a surprise event in downtown Pensacola on Saturday. Stay tuned! Share with your friends!

Chalk Paintings

So you are organizing a fundraiser or outdoor event. Either you need something to draw in the crowds or you need to spruce up an unsightly concrete surface. Chalk paintings are a simple and creative way to do both!
The best part is the price! This service is offered at cost. You only pay for materials and travel expenses. Because of a current exclusive contract, I do not earn a profit.
If you are interested, please contact me at least two weeks prior to your event with pictures of the space, written permission from the owners of the property noting that you will be responsible for clean-up.

Chalk paintings are also great for photo shoots and weddings!

 

Chalk It Up! Pensacola, 2013

Pastel painting on paper

Toads

My new project is going quite well so far. I'm really excited about it.
This is the beginning of Toad of Toad Hall!
Here are the first rough sketches and color studies.

 The other day I finally purchased a small wacom tablet. I thought for sure that a small one would be irrelevant but as it turns out, any wacom tablet is better than none at all. I love it.
This Toad of Toad Hall project is starting out as a character design, becoming a sculpture and may end up as a puppet.
In these sketches I'm only wanting to capture what I know about the character. I'm not trying to illustrate parts of Wind in the Willows, and I'm not looking into details. I'm simply taking my impression of the character and putting it into visual form.
Stay tuned for more! Thanks for stopping by!