UM TIME FLYS....

I've made a lot of monsters since my last post in 2015. As I try to figure out how I am going to keep track of all of my work and post about it, I will post here more (in theory because yeah I forget). Does anyone blog anymore really? Eh I am going to go with it til I can figure out what the fuck I am doing,

I'll do a few posts about the shows from last year and do a greatest hits of 2016 here.

Tiny Wonderland Show(2016) at Leanna Lins Wonderland

Kirby

Unwin

Gillett

Tilly

Wonderland Spectacular Show (2016) at Leanna Lins Wonderland

Bertram

Harvey

Fenton

Bewitching 6 (2016) at Stranger Factory

Grimly

Otono

Serer

Vesper

Anniversary Show (2016) Stranger Factory

Virgil

Francis

Percy

Ferris

Dutchie

Cubbie

OH YEAH I HAVE A BLOG AND A STORE

So its been a while and it has been a busy almost a year since my last post. I got through DCon then I had a couple of shows and then WonderCon. I bring this up because I am just now posting up some of what I had left from WonderCon in my now reopened store vanessaramirez.storenvy.com. I did mention I have been busy right?

So on this day, August 29th 2015, at 2pm I am reopening my store and offering my strange creations. 

Coming up I am participating in a new Group show at Leanna Lins Wonderland Curated by Hana of Supahcute and I'm really excited about my new pieces. I have an illustrated piece and a sculpt in progress. 

 

And after that I have a Halloween themed group show. More info on that later and then of course DCon in November. Going to be a grueling end of the year. Lets hope I make some fun stuff. and don't kill my baby hands or get dead. 

I"M NOT DEAD... AND PUMPKINS!!

I have not updated this blog in forever. I have done a lot of stuff since my last update. I know. I'm the worst. I have been working hard and making new monsters and other really fun stuff so at least I have been productive. Moving on.

So it is that time again and I decided to do all new pumpkins for this Halloween/Fall season. They are set to release on October 18th @ 3pm in my store vanessaramirez.storenvy.com. They are already loaded up so you can peruse at your leisure.

I will have another update very soon as DesignerCon is around the corner again go to supahcute.com/the-stoop/ and you can see what I'm up to along with some friends.

Also if there is anything else in my store you have been eyeballing I will be clearing it out and whatever I don't take to DesignerCon will most likely be retired. Back to sculpting for this broad.

DEEP THOUGHTS WITH RAMIREZ

I have been trying to put together an artist statement for something and have been really thinking about why I do what I do. And it occurred to me that maybe it was time to share a bit. I tend to joke a lot so I will try to be somewhat serious but I make no promises. So here it goes.

I don’t want to teach you anything.

I don’t want to share my politics/thoughts/or religion with you.

I don’t want to change your mind about anything. Honestly.

All I want is for you to feel.

I want you to look at my work and smile. I want you to look at my sculptures and feel bad for them. I want you to laugh because they are doing something ridiculous. I want you to wonder why they are so angry, crabby, or just plain odd. I want you to feel something because when I look at my favorite pieces in my collection I feel SOMETHING.

This started as a stress relieving hobby and has become so much more. It is a passion now. I love making things. The moment I see that little face looking out at me from the clay is my favorite part of the process. And I hope to continue doing it but mostly I want to get better. I dont take myself too seriously but I am serious about making the best work I can and pushing myself to grow.

So for those of you that look at my work and like or comment I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. For those of you that own something I have made, thank you, thank you. It is hard to let go sometimes but I send each piece off with the hope that they sit in your lives and you look at them and smile. 

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SUPAHCUTE SCIENCE FAIR

This weekend is the Supachute Science Fair! I was a little apprehensive about doing this show but I have to say I am really glad I did it. Probably the most fun pieces I have done so far.



The show will be at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland (see below for address and time). She does have a show preview so be sure to sign up for that, and any inquiries regarding availability can be sent to hello@leannalinswonderland.com. I will be in attendance and look forward to seeing every ones work.

Leanna Lin's Wonderland
5024 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041

OPENING EVENT: Saturday, March 8 with reception from 6-10pm. The show will run through April 27, 2014.



My contribution to the show was the study of a small family of monsters called The Dwellers. I found them in a small corner in my backyard. After spending some time with them I asked if I could study them for a month under controlled conditions and these were my findings.

“The Dwellers” Family of Monsters

SUBJECT #1: The Nervous One The Pooper

OBSERVATIONS: After a month of

observation I found him very anxious and had to 

keep my eye on him because at the slightest 

provocation he would poop.

SUBJECT #2: The Licker

OBSERVATIONS: Immediately, I found that he would 

lick EVERYTHING. The rock, the grass, the glass, and
even my hand as I fed him.

SUBJECT #3: The Happy One

OBSERVATIONS: From day one and all month long he 

never stopped smiling. And he always waved. It was 

sweet at first but quickly became unnerving.

SUBJECT #4: The Crabby One

OBSERVATIONS: He ended up being the most 

entertaining subjects. He would pace, have full arguments 

with himself. And at one point he even got into a fist fight

with himself. He won many staring contests.

SUBJECT #5: The Weirdo The Hairy Guy

OBSERVATIONS: This guy was hairless when I found 

him with the others. He also has horns but they seemed 

to be a family unit so I made him part of the study as 

well. By the time I checked on him the second day his 

hair quickly began to grow and has taken on a life of its 

own. He mostly watched the me interact with the others
growling occasionally.

SUPAHCUTE KAIJU SHOW!!

This weekend is the Supachute Kaiju Show! If you are familiar with my art you know monsters are a big part of my world. So when I was invited to participate in this show I was like HELL TO THE YES! I have three original sculpts in the show(images below) and from what I have seen there is plenty of other great cute-kaiju goodness.

The show will be at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland (see below for address and time). She does have a show preview so be sure to sign up for that, and any inquiries regarding availability can be sent to hello@leannalinswonderland.com. I will be in attendance and look forward to seeing everyones work.

Leanna Lin's Wonderland
5024 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
OPENING EVENT: Sat, Jan. 18th, 2014 (6-10pm)

Shurke

Pilus

Peaberry

VIVE LA LOLLIGAG!

Starting off the New Year with a custom show. I was asked to do a custom for the Vive La Lolligag show this weekend at Toy Art Gallery and thought I would take the opportunity to change it up a bit. As nervous as I was doing this custom I'm actually quite pleased with the outcome.

The opening reception for “Vive La Lolligag!” takes place on January 11 from 7-10pm. I will be attending and look forward to seeing everyones work. The show runs through February 1.

Also, next weekend is the Supahcute Kaiju Show!  I have three original monsters in the show and will be doing a post on those fellas this weekend. I will also be there so if you are curious what a Mexican Hermit looks like swing by.

Here are images of my custom Lolligag. I call her "The Lady and her Protector"