HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013! EAT SHIT 2012

Another year gone and I first and foremost just wanted to say thank you to those of you that have supported me this year. Seeing pictures of my odd creations in your collections is an amazing feeling and I am so grateful. The people that follow me on various social media outlets make it fun and I am always grateful for the contact and time you take to look at what I'm doing. And of course you bloggers (Shout out to The Blot Says, Supacute, Jeremy Brautman you guys are the best!) that have really helped me peddle my wares and have posted about artists creations that I just have to buy. You help me to extend my horizons and it doesn't hurt you guys are seriously fantastic people that are an essential part of this community.

To the artists that have shared info, tips, and much needed encouragement, you guys are amazing. I am so astounded by your talent and more so how kind and awesome you are. You all keep raising that bar and that makes me want to just get better. So thank you and I hope to see more wonderful works coming from you all.

This year has personally been a not awesome one and I am glad to be moving forward and I whole heartedly embrace the coming year. I don't know what it will hold for me but I know change will be a big part of 2013. And for those of you I have had the pleasure to meet I look forward to our paths crossing again. All the best for the new year.

Hello 2013. Eat Shit 2012.

V

MONSTER ORNAMENTS

Happy Holidays everyone. This is most likely my last release of the year and I am going to try (really hard) to enjoy the holidays this year. That being said I decided to make some Monster Ornaments to end out the year. Each one is a hand crafted original made from Magic Sculpt and bad behavior. They will be available tomorrow, December 11th @ 6:30pm PST in my store for $40. They are approximately 3" tall by about a 1.5" wide (varies).

And as an extra thank you to everyone that has purchased something from me or even taken time to look at my work I am having sale that will last until Friday night. 20% off your entire purchase of $50 or more. Must use code "HOLIDAY20"!

Thanks again to those of you that have purchased from me this past year. I am so grateful that you would spend your hard earned money on my creations and I hope you have a great holiday. All the best!

V

DesignerCon The Aftermath 2012

After my first year as a guest vendor at Designer Con 2011, I was unsure if I would want to do it again. And when the opportunity arose this year it took a little persuasion but I decided to give it another try. I am so glad I did. I had a great time and I met some truly fantastic people. The bloggers, artists, and collectors I got to talk to were great and made the experience that much more special.  It was a great Con and I have to say I found myself thinking how did I get here on more than one occasion.


Here are a couple of pictures of my set up and products. What is left is now available in my store www.vanessaramirez.storenvy.com

DESIGNER CON 2012 PRODUCTS

Designer Con is this Saturday November 3rd at the Pasadena Convention Center from 9am to 6pm. I will be at booth 325 along with the team behind Galaxy Monkeys as they debut their new Monkeynaut figure.

Last year was my first time at Designer Con and my first time exhibiting at a convention ever. It was a very cool experience and I was very fortunate to have been included. So fast forward to this year and I am at it again but this year I made the decision to bring original works only. So I am very pleased to share what I will be bringing to DesignerCon and hope to see plenty of you there and hopefully buying from the talented folks peddling their wares.

First off we have my creation that took on a life of his own this year, Potato Baby.
He is dappered up and monotone and there are only two available.
$60ea.



Monsties are five cuddly little monsters that want to play. Five available.
$50ea



Maurice the Monstersaur a little bit monster, a little bit dinosaur. There are seven Maurice figures available.
$35ea



Percival the Polywog previously only available in the Resin is King 2 series. Five available.
$25ea



Tater Tot Minions Version 1 and Version 2 Potato Baby tries not to do the dirty work himself, instead he has minions that enforce and destroy. Six Available of each style.
$15ea



FLAIR! Set of three unique 1" buttons from my world of dapperness and beyond.
$2ea



Shot Glasses imprinted with a dapper mustache and bowtie or everyones favorite potato, Potato Baby. Approx. 10 of each available.
$5ea



A few original drawings by yours truly. Pencil on Heavy Bristol Paper. 8.5" x 5.5"
$40ea


Hope to see you there!

Designer Con 2012!

I will be at DesignerCon again this year! This time I will be joining Eddie Dobson and Jenna Antonelli in Booth 325 November 3rd in Pasadena CA. Eddie and Jenna are the creators of the Monkeynaut figure which will be making its debut at DesignerCon.

I am still in the middle of prep and figuring out what I'm taking so here are some peeks at what I have been doing. I will post more progress pretty regularly in the next few weeks leading up to the event.

RESIN IS KING 2 - PERCIVAL THE POLLYWOG

RESIN IS KING 2 - PERCIVAL THE POLLYWOG, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Percival The Pollywog is my original contribution to the Resin Is King 2 resin blind box series released by Tenacious Toys. The series goes on sale tonight at the Kidrobot NY store and any left over will be available online at www.tenacioustoys.com tomorrow 10/5/12

There are 10 Percivals available. Nine Green and one Blue Chase.

UPDATED Potato Baby

Potato Baby, a set on Flickr.

Potato Baby will be going on sale Saturday September 8th at 12 noon PST in my store www.vanessaramirez.storenvy.com

There will be 6 original "Baked" Versions for $65+shipping and one special Tinfoil Edition for $75+shipping. He stands at 4" tall and 2.5" wide.


Here is the backstory for anyone interested.

The Story of Potato Baby

This story begins with The Forgetful Creator. An inquisitive soul that tinkered and researched endlessly. Often sleeping less than four hours a night she lived off of coffee and other caffeinated drinks. 

It was on such a night that the Creator found herself so caught up in a project that the rumble of her stomach startled her from her work. She looked up and realized it was after midnight. With a stretch and a yawn the Creator made her way to the kitchen in hopes of finding something quick and easy to eat. 

Opening the fridge and peering at the shelves she found nothing appetizing. Into the cupboards she peered and found a bag of coffee and lone potato. She did not remember the last time she had purchased potatoes so she cautiously lifted it and studied it. It felt solid and looked fresh. She sniffed it and found it to have no odor. Shrugging she turned to the oven and turned it on. Laying the potato on a cookie sheet she set to make coffee while she waited. Muttering to herself she absently spooned coffee and poured the water. Placing the potato in the oven she walked back to her work area and grabbed for her mug. Peering down at her notes she set the mug back down and jotted down some notes. And before she new it her baked potato was forgotten and she was caught up in her work again. 

In the oven the potato cooked. The skin began to dry and crisp the insides began to soften. As time passed and the heat intensified the potato began to take a turn. Slowly the fluffiness began to dry and harden. The skin dried and toughened. Smoke started filling the kitchen and inside the oven curious changes started happen.

The creator absently reached for her mug and found the mug empty. Suddenly remembering the oven she ran to the kitchen. a smoky layer filled the kitchen. Grabbing a rag she opened the oven and a plume of smoke enveloped her. Blindly grabbing the tray she placed it on the stovetop and then moved to open then windows and wafted the smoke. 

As the room cleared, the Creator made her way back to the stove. Expecting a charred shrunken shell she was amazed to instead see a brown potato sitting up and peering at her with two hard steely eyes. The little potato moved her stubby arms that seemed to have sprouted during its time in the oven. The Creator cautiously stepped closer to the little potato, never breaking eye contact. Standing right in front of the little creature the Creator slowly hunched down to the potato's eye level. 

The potato opened its tiny mouth and growled. 

UNHAPPBEES MAGNETS Release 7/16/2012

UNHAPPBEES MAGNETS, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Next release in the Unhappbees series is Monday July 16th at 3PM PST. For $30 + shipping. These magnets are Approximately 4"tall x 3"wide. Due to the hadmade nature of these resin figures, there maybe be visible flaws. Will ship winthin a week of purchase. 
www.vanessaramirez.storenvy.com

My newest resin release, The Unhappbees are ready to find new homes. The unhappy little fellows are 2"w x 3"h. They will be available on Tuesday June 26th in my store www.vanessaramirez.storenvy.com at 6:00pm PST.


These guys have been really fun to make and see their little unhappy faces has brought a smile to mine. Here are some progress pictures from start to finish for anyone interested.


Original sculpt all sanded and ready to mold





Resin poured and ready for sanding





All cleaned up and ready to get painted





All painted and finished. For individual pictures go to my Flickr.

Gus The Grumoctopus

Gus The Grumpoctopus, a set on Flickr.

Gus The Grumpoctopus is as 3"x3" Resin figure. He is crabby, dapper, and will be available for purchase tomorrow Monday May 2, 2012 at 3:30pm PST in my store www.vanessaramirez.storenvy.com

Sinister Mister Tomorrow 4/26 @ 3pm PST

I will be realeasing my very first resin series tomorrow on here @ 3pm PST. Have had some great support so please go and visit these sites that have so graciously posted about my release.
The Blot Says
TOYSREVIL

SINISTER MISTER RESIN

SINISTER MISTER RESIN, a set on Flickr.

My first foray into casting original resin pieces. This is the Sinister Mister. These will be available Thursday in my online store 4/26

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