Crafty Tuesday: Why I do what I do
Posted By Kathleen David on February 25, 2014
I was asked at a convention not so recently, “Puppets? Why Puppets?” in terms of my entry in the art show.
The obvious is that I like puppets.
I like that it is a practical piece of art that can be used to make more art.
I like the looks on peoples faces both adults and children when they see one of my puppets. I have watched some seriously dower expressions turn to all smiles when they see the puppets I have created.
I like the looks on the faces of the new owners of the puppets. There is so much glee about having the puppet and they really wanted THAT puppet to be theirs. My work is not an impulse purchase so those who invest in the puppet really are glad that they have THAT puppet.
I am a great builder and a good performer. I enjoy using my puppets to produce sketches that amuse others.
Over the years I have found that my calling, as it were, is to teach others about puppetry in all its various forms. I want others to know how nifty puppets are and what can be done with them. And that they are not as hard to make as one would think. Getting puppets in the public eye is the first step of the process for me.
I do enjoy the challenge of figuring out how to convert someone to puppet scale.
I have a talent and I love using that talent to create. Puppets are the form I like to create in.
And I just like to do it.
I am grateful that I can share my creativity with others.
Would you ever consider doing an “Intro to Puppets” at Shore Leave?
I know Peter is coming up to Seattle for ECCC. I don’t know how long you’ll be in the area, but the Northwest Puppet Centre is worth a visit. Also, if you make it up to Whidbey Island there is a very fun store in Langley called Act II Books and Puppets which specialises in, well, children’s books and puppets.
Patricia,
yes I would if asked I would do so. I have an Intro to Puppetry I have presented at many a convention.
IGPNicki,
Peter is doing that one on his own. Caroline’s school precludes a lot of travel during the school year but I will keep in mind next time I am out in Seattle.