From: Michael Dowell <moodooguru-AT-gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:00:29 -0800
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] From Puppets to Plush


Thanks for verbalizing that the head is an abstract symbol while the  
body is a realistic-style toy body. I suppose this combination is  
what make the "freakiness factor" of the character.

You have reverse-engineered a good formula for creating freaky  
characters. Mix abstract symbols with realistic bodies -- such a  
dollar sign on the body of a businessman. (been done) Here's one: put  
a peace symbol on the body of a dove. (might have been done) Can you  
come up with some others?

I'm not trying to make a Frankenstein bunny. It's an alien, not the  
victim of a mad scientist!  Also, LovBun is not intended as a  
metaphor. LovBun is a character. Not just an artistic exercise -- in  
that case it wouldn't have held interest. Basically this character  
came to me fully-formed. As many have said before, I'm just the  
vehicle for this creation.

About the character:

"LovBun -- the Love Bunny -- is a gentle creature who lives on hugs.  
Remember to give your LovBun lots of hugs every day! LovBun came from  
a distant planet to make friends with the people of earth. Love  
Bunnies are great space travelers since they don't need to eat or  
sleep. When they get tired, they just stop to refuel on hugs! Why  
does LovBun have a heart for a head? Because Love Bunnies think,  
listen and speak with their hearts!"

As always, I'm still learning about the character, so if you have any  
ideas about LovBun's story, please share!

Michael



On Dec 17, 2008, at 3:35 PM, Caro Stewart wrote:

>
> Michael, you came here with a specific demand. You asked for our  
> opinion about your puppets and that is exactly what we gave you OUR  
> opinions not what you needed to hear. Had you needed that, you  
> would have had to tell us so and we would have patted your shoulder  
> until the end of time.
> The head does not fit the body; it's a kitschy combination of a  
> realistic style -toy's body imitates the real bunny body, with  
> natural looking legs and ears- with an abstract one, a heart SHAPED  
> head. Your metaphor attempt is confusing... The toy would not  
> qualify as a Frankestein Bunny either.
> Carolina
>
>
>
>
> --- On Wed, 12/17/08, Michael Dowell <moodooguru-AT-gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: Michael Dowell <moodooguru-AT-gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] From Puppets to Plush
> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 12:37 PM
>
> Hi Caro,
>
> Thanks, I agree about the seam issue. It is slightly distracting and
> doesn't contribute to the design.
>
> Can you tell me more about why you are not keen on the concept you
> mentioned? By the way I wouldn't verbalize it in the same way that
> the "heart replaces the head". To me, the heart is the
> character's
> head. Love Bunnies "see" with their hearts, they also listen with
> their hearts. That's why they have their hearts on their heads.
>
> Michael
>
>
> On Dec 17, 2008, at 10:18 AM, Caro Stewart wrote:
>
>> Hi, Michael. They are beatifully executed, with one exception:
>> Scurvy (first picture). I would change the pattern a bit, so the
>> seam does not cross the face. And I am not keen on the Bunny
>> concept with the heart replacing the head.
>> Caro
>>
>> --- On Wed, 12/17/08, Michael Dowell <moodooguru-AT-yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> From: Michael Dowell <moodooguru-AT-yahoo.com>
>> Subject: [Puptcrit] From Puppets to Plush
>> To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
>> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 8:44 AM
>>
>> Here are some photos of documenting the transformation from puppets
>> to plush toys. I would love to hear people's feedback. Which plush
>> toys do you like best? Thanks!
>>
>> 1) Blort the Snailien
>> 2) LovBun the Love Bunny
>> 3) Scurvy the Space Pirate
>>
>> Michael
>> Moodoo Puppets
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