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Nymmy is a cheerful soul inspired by a Little Nymph Underwing moth — several of which I have recently seen in my neighborhood. And ahem! word has it it that […]

Inspired by the Calleta silk moth, this new puppet combines the patterns and colors of the caterpillar (head), cocoon (an actual one found a year ago that was already empty), […]

Shelter in Place is becoming Making Puppets in Place. I continue my cast of insect characters with the good-natured Cuccinello or Sir Lady Beetle. He sends forth a bit of […]

During this difficult time when to protect our communities and prevent overwhelming our health care workers, it is important to Stay at Home, I find hope and nourishment by stepping […]

Such a jewel, this Margined Calligrapher hoverfly! When you take the time to slow down and notice, there are so many wonders to discover outside your door. As you know, […]

Here she is completed! Nicippia represents the Eurema genus of butterflies, the yellow grass butterflies that I often see throughout the year here in San Antonio — often the first […]

Such a happy Yellow-shouldered Drone Fly encountered at the Botanical Garden yesterday!

Well, here she is — an elemental air spirit, the sylph named Silathera. I had a lot of fun making her and have definitely learned a thing or two– things […]

The puppet has told me her name: Silathera. She is a sylph, an elemental air spirit. I love how a puppet reveals itself, becomes a co-creator. Silathera brings a message: […]