Crafty Tuesday: Why I do what I do

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.