skellyton

Pancake Portraits

vizualizemecapn — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:47:11 +0000

Before I Die…

vizualizemecapn — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:52:16 +0000

No I’m not talking about the multiple city wall piece:

But if you haven’t seen it check it out. It’s as beautiful idea but when I saw it in person (in San Diego) my eyes went up and around. Clever people of SD didn’t seem to make it to the wall before the chalk ran out, which is too bad.

I’m talking about about something I just saw that I can’t believe I’d never heard of! Then it led to a list of other things I’d never heard of before…AND I MUST DO THEM!!

#1 Planking :)

#2 Horsemanning

#3 Batmanning

#4 Tebowing

#5 Plumbking

A new series in the making…

vizualizemecapn — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:58:45 +0000

MORE FISH!

Only this time it’s a mix between sculpture and painting. I don’t know what it is about fish heads that I find so…beautiful! I’m trying some new mediums and textures that have been really fun so far. Hopefully it all turns out the way I plan. It’s also leading to some other ideas as to how I can abuse my obsession with fish. Puppets of course!
I’m going to be planning a couple of trips to fish markets to get some reference shots. But if anyone sees a fish, ANY fish at all, think of your poor friend Kelly and her obsession and PLEASE take a photo! The closer you get the better. Then send it to kellyrosedancer@gmail.com

Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater L.A.!

vizualizemecapn — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:52:52 +0000

What an awesome place!

Bob Baker’s Marionette Theater is mind blowing. Yes it’s for kids but I truly feel sorry for those who can’t enjoy kids shows. The puppets are phenomenal! I’m working on trying to wiggle my way into the studio to learn as well as help with some unfinished projects.

http://bobbakermarionettes.com/

If you get the chance…GO. This guy is 88 and has been making puppets since he was 8 years old! He’s a man with a passion and although I have yet to meet him (soon hopefully) he’s inspired me to no end.

A Coloring Book for You!

vizualizemecapn — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:05:19 +0000

So I’m in the process of making some business cards and I came across an old drawing. I’m still getting the cards made but I also thought to turn this into a card as well!

IT’S A COLORING BOOK!

I thought it would be cool to leave these around for people to color. Eventually I’ll have a submission e-mail so I can post some different things people came up with here.

WHEN YOU PRINT IT:

Be sure to have the image go to all sides of the paper. Otherwise it will just print a little off. Have fun!

HOW TO FOLD:

The Performance

vizualizemecapn — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:53:12 +0000

Went well!
Performing is most definitely one of my biggest fears. I was shaking for the first third of the performance, then the puppets hand fell off :/ and I ended up feeling better. We got a lot of really great responses afterward. I believe the whole thing was filmed and there might be a DVD coming out. We shall see.

A special thanks goes out to my friends that came and cheered me on. I’m usually too nervous before preforming to really think about how much it means to me. Thanks guys!

Here’s an image of the flyer we had for it:

UCSD Performance with Nicolee

vizualizemecapn — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:47 +0000

I’m excited to say I’ve been working on a performance over the past couple of weeks. It’s for Nicolee Kuester who is receiving her masters in the French Horn at UCSD! She had a puppeteer from L.A. construct a puppet and found me to perform. The music is composed by an artist from Stanford and if it all goes well, we might travel up to Stanford and perform it there as well! Very exciting.

The story is of Kaspar Houser, you can read more about the story here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaspar_Hauser

I should have a flyer up soon for the show, until then, enjoy a picture of Kaspar himself! The creepy little devil. As well as the place we will be performing!

Waiting for the show to start

Preporation for a NEW site!

vizualizemecapn — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:02:28 +0000

Say GOODBYE to skellyton.com! Or at least part of it. You may have noticed in a previous post (http://skellyton.com/2012/01/09/business-cards/) that the websites didn’t match up. I’m going for a…you know…another look. But don’t worry, skellyton will soon be reserved for puppetry! And updates. I feel like I’m finally narrowing down my interests and hopefully I can leave retail in the dust indefinitely!

Here’s a look at my design for the new site. It’s a little rough, but you get the idea:

(Coming Soon) KELLYROSEDANCER.COM

Business Cards

vizualizemecapn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:59:28 +0000

Ready to go! I just need to get the site up. No use in giving someone a card that leads them no where! I’m going to hang on to them for a bit longer but here’s a sneak peek!

Side A

Side B

The Forgotten Painting…at Lestats.

vizualizemecapn — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:36:09 +0000

I’m sitting in Lestats Coffee House in San Diego at this very moment. To my left is a painting I did years ago (2006?). Alone, without a series to hang with, it sits month after month. I’ve completely forgotten about it and I only remember it when I come here to work. It’s for sale but who buys work from Lestats? I keep thinking about taking it back but I can’t seem to get a hold of the guy who framed it. The day before we move I might walk in and take it back. We will see. Until then, here is the forgotten painting: