back from oaska

I had a great time in oaska, thank you to all my friends at dream ranch for taking such good care of us. good (new) food, and lots of fun!

these are the deer that guard nara park. they are so friendly you can walk right up and pet them. the park has been there for over a thousand years with generations of deer guarding it.

these giant statues were inside todaji temple.

I did 3 workshops while I was there, it was something I have never done before, challenging yet fun. I'll post the pattern and instructions later.

this is one of the display walls with my plush.

this is a 'Roo-tote' brand bag I designed. they collaborated with artists on a
mickey/minnie tote bag series.

osaka

some images from osaka

5,6 & 7 for japan....

the plush with the heart shaped faces are part of my "I heart U" collection.

I probably won't post all 50 that is too many, but I'll post as many as I can.

I will be doing a little sewing workshop during the exhibition, a little plush, I will post the pattern and instructions when I get back if anyone want to make one.  you'll have to wait to see what it is!

a couple of years ago I started making tags for my dolls. they are all made out of scrap fabric, so all my little pieces don't go in the trash. there's my 'green' for ya.

this is the info for the show in osaka if anyone is in japan:

abeno kintetsu dept. store

1-1-43, abenosuji, abeno-ku OSAKA

 if you are interested in pieces from the show you may call: 06-6624-1111

or e-mail: dr-info@dreamranch.net

froggy went a courtin'

more for osaka show....

poor FiFi is so lonely! she needs a pal.

I think Gladys chipmunk wants to be her friend.

getting ready for japan....

this bear is one of over 50 plush I will have at a show in osaka japan! that is my next show I am working on right now. it will be a week long exhibit, may 22-28 in osaka.
I'll be posting lots more pics, soon.

this is what my final custom soopa came out to look like. you can see what the original vinyl toy looked like on this flyer, and view a couple other custom soopa's here.

soopa show!

erick scarecrow 's vinyl soopa design will be customized by 30 different artists from around the world. this saturday at the concrete jungle in NY.

go to ESCTOY.COM for more info!!!

Saturday April 19, 2008 from 8PM until 2AM.
The Concrete Jungle is located 70-15 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375.

here is a sneek peek of my custom.

TooBaa the first Doolie

the first to be released in the doolie box series is called 'TooBaa.'  the doolies are mischievous dancing creatures who love music.  TooBaa is available NOW!!!   they measure 9inches wide, 4 inches thick and 7 inches tall. not including the arms and legs that add an extra 2 inches all around.  plush block design with patch on rear. the hang tag can double as a coaster for your favorite drink too!!

 be the first to get him:

cardboard spaceship

fugitive toys

yoya shop

more doolie's are due out later this year.  watch the animated music video for a peek at the next characters.  you can punch them, or hug them, they won't mind.

wonkavision + stuffed

if you are cool enough to read a magazine called wonkavision, then you might have seen this article about the "stuffed" plush food show that took place last year at munky king on melrose.

Vol. 40 on news stands now. with pieces from all your favorite plush artists, like hello maggot! thanks to sarah at DKE toys for putting this show together!

power in #'s (3)

"owl always love you"
this is my piece for the power in #'s show at nucleus gallery. show opens april 12th 7-11pm. the show will be up thru april 28th.
20% goes to the make a wish foundation.

suzy woodchuck!!

suzy woodchuck was voted #2 best plush of 2007
by "plastic and plush." (designer toy site)
(picture courtesy of ESC)
available at many stores including: giant robot, cardboard spaceship, and alpha cult.

the doolies!

announcing the DOOLIES!!

the doolie boxes are coming soon!
they love to dance! and want to dance with you!

plush... plush... plush!!

check out this little animated music video.
music by bulgy the whale, (wendell lee)
animation by pinky finger productions(kristen mccormick)

stay tuned for more doolie box news!

music lesson

possible pattern......