World Famous Crochet Museum

Thanks to @BeeDazzle for sending me in this direction. Joshua Tree, here I come. Wonder if they have room for Mr. Happy Poo?

Wow, didn’t realize it’s been that long since I posted anything. Been kinda busy. Working freelance, that actually pays, helping out with a couple non-profits and working on my online portfolio. Of course, the later is the most difficult, I keep wanting to change the layout or pics that I’m using. That’s why my own projects take forever, I can’t make up my mind.

Anyways, this is not what I wanted to post. Take a look at this:

Colosseo: Reimagining the Roman Coliseum with type (Canon 7D) from Cameron Moll on Vimeo.

Fucking Amazing! Oooh, my birthday is coming up and I’d love one of these posters and also my own Vandercook.
Thanks, Luv Ya!

Thanks to Boing Boing for the initial post that got my attention and to U900 for their work. You can see more videos on U900′s myspace.

Finally done. See George, I did finish him before the birth of your second child. Now when can we meet Max. I’m sure he misses his Auntie Drea!

I’ll take better pictures later in the week. I just wanted proof that he’s done.

No, I’m not pregnant. And neither are any of my kids.

Look how happy he looks in his new home. He’s easy to make, except for the face. Still takes me so long to embroider, why can’t I do that right? His new owner, Ben, thinks I should fill him with potpourri. Think I’ll make a couple more for my bathroom.

Yeah, I know you want one too.

I got there around 2pm and it was crowded. It was great seeing that many people interested in what the Artists had to say. On the panel were: Andy Schuhler, Chris Appelhans, Dan Krall, Jon Klassen, Shane Prigmore and Shannon Tindle. 

They showed many samples of their work, some full renderings that weren’t used in the movie and some loose sketches. They talked about the making of the movie, Henry Selick’s vision, how they became a part of Coraline and about their own work. I wish I had a better seat, I was on the floor off to the side.

All of them were genuinely excited about working on Coraline. Their stories were great to hear. They were all in awe of the animators and of Mr. Selick. It didn’t matter that some of them weren’t included in the credits. They were just happy to be a part of this amazing movie.

Just got back from watching Coraline. It was great, the 10pm showing was packed. Alysa and I had to sit in different rows. Why do people leave empty seats between them? It’s difficult to walk down the rows and try to ask if the seats are taken. And why do they put their coats on the seat and nobody sits there all through the show?

Oh well, nothing I can do about it now. Anyways, go watch Coraline 3D, now! The glasses were kinda annoying, but the animation and effects were great. Don’t forget to make your own flower, add your picture with button eyes to the gallery,  and have the mice spell out your name. I can’t wait to hear the artists talk about their work on Coraline, Saturday at Gallery Nucleus. Oh and did I tell you, we had 2 passes, so the movie was FREE!!!

But for the last couple of years, I’ve always made at least some of my Christmas gifts. Except this year. I’m going to try to get a couple done before New Year’s. Yes, by January 2009. So until then, here’s some of the pieces I’ve done in the past.