April 24, 2009

introducing "vinyls"


Dunny & little blue devil

Nope, not records. I’ve been tweeting about creating vinyls this week, and if you’ve been wondering what the *%&$ I’ve been talking about....here they are. They are collectible painted figures. And I wish I could explain more about them, but they really just entered my periphery in the last 7 days, and now I’m obsessed {like "twitter obsessed"} with them.


All I want to do is paint vinyls. 

I don’t know how I missed these, because they are so suitable for the style of work I do. But thanks to my gallery curator ~ I now have a whole new medium to create with. And I also have to say, it’s so refreshing to be introduced to a whole new creative world. Sometimes I can get so bogged down in my own little world, mostly existing in my internet bubble, that I forget just how many different kinds of  art pieces are being created all the time.

I’m telling you it is SO much fun, and a lot of work. Each toy requires a lot of prep, but it is completely worth it to get to the finished product. To learn more you might just want to google "munnys" or visit Kid Robot, where you can find your own "blank" toys. And if you’ve been working with these already, let me know your experience. I would love to see one of these created by every one of my favorite artists. It’s so fantastic to see how different creative people interpret the same shape and form.

I’m leaving you with the vinyls to wish you a great weekend! It’s coming down to crunch time over here for me, and it’s an understatement when I say, I’m really looking forward to the next few weeks on into June, because I

****ALSO*****just received my packet for Squam Art Workshops!! And as I write this. There’s only 1 spot left in my painting class! and a few remaining in my Creative Characters class. Come on, it’s going to be an especially fun & inspiring time, with a great group of people. If you’re still thinking about it...I would love to see you there.

{the vinyls will be available for purchase, I believe at my show, will keep you posted as there’s still one more in the works}

Comments (8)

Marisa!!
Love the vinyls!!!!
way cool!!!
you got always something new cooking!
have good weekend
xoxo
hi marisa,

i like the characters, but have you ever checked info about the soft vinyl?

here are 2 links:

<a href="http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/sc/0609/sc0609-lunchbox.html">http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/sc/0609/sc0609-lunchbox.html</a>

<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7519">http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=7519</a>

i thought you could be interested, because i think you are a green person.

have a great time
geraldin
I want one of each! These little critters are so adorable!
hi geraldin,

Thanks for the info. I can see how it might be confusing, since these are being called "vinyls". But these particular figures are not made from the same material as either of the products in those two articles. Nor are they toys, especially toys that will be chewed on. They are designed to be collectible art figures. {I actually had one of those crazy lunch boxes growing up :) so far, so good.}
Great critters! I'm already signed up for your painting class too (which is actually what led me to your blog). Looking forward to it!
Marisa, i love these little vinyls! Sooo cute! Happy to know that your class is almost full! I would sign up for your classes if only im not living that far. Looking forward to you show! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!
Hi Marisa
The vinyls are such a great idea- they look like a lot of fun.
Hope you are having a lovely weekend.
Em x
DAMN those are cute. a great discovery, indeed.