Sunday Stroll

I so love this stone rabbit, sitting patient and pretty in a wheel barrow in a particularly beautiful downtown community garden.

Herky Bird

The Herky Bird is the mascot for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. I created this mask for my Cousin Melissa's wedding in Iowa at the request of her mother, Michelle. Herky was a surprise guest at the wedding and clearly had a wonderful time. Cousin Michelle made the wonderful costume. Congratulations, Melissa and Jacy!

From: Sheep Musing in the Valley of Sleeping Dogs

Sleepy Dog Puppet

Mr. M.: Costume Design

Mr. M.: Ronnie Wasserstrom

Costume images from the Czechoslovak-American Marionette Theatre production of Mr. M. performed at Theatre for the New City.

The Butcher: Steven Ryan

Mrs Cizcova: Deborah Beshaw

SS Officer: Vit Horejs

Chickie: Theresa Linnihan

St. Ann's Puppet Lab: Sheep Musing in the Valley of Sleeping Dogs

Photos by Richard Termine

Images from my piece in the Lab at St. Ann's Warehouse.

Santa Monica Pier at Sunset

On a recent trip to California, a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway with my friend, Paul, led us, by some incredible magic, to the Santa Monica Pier right at dusk; my favorite time of day. In a perfect world, every moment would be filled with pink and blue neon ferris wheels and roller coasters, basking in the perfect glow of sunset.

Tulip Forest Tales: Puppet Portraits

Princess Spring Blossom

I recently shot a series of portraits of these Tulip Forest Tales hand puppets for my new portfolio page: behance.net/michellebeshaw. Delightful and fun storytellers, these critters evolved over years and there are likely more to come.

Lady

Bow Wow

Mr. Rabbit

Mr. Fox

Sheep