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Pinocchio Placement, Week 31 - Apocalypse and Armatures

September 13, 2020

Vlog number 2. Apologies for the rambly-ness. Apocalypse realness.

For reference of the armature I talk about, check out my instagram @thepuppetsmithery

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Jhess is currently undertaking a 12month placement in Portland, Oregon, working on the new Guillermo del Toro stop motion film Pinocchio. An incredible opportunity facilitated by Screen Australia. Here you can read weekly updates about her experience.

"I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Jhess and I continue to enjoy her Blog. Fun, informative and entertaining." Ronnie Le Drew

Follow along on Instagram @thepuppetsmithery

View fullsize What my mouth is saying VS what my brain is doing. Just two more days in the studio before I fly back to Aus. ALL THE FEELS!
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Dino based on one of my favorite web comics @dinosandcomics which helps me through! ❤
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#portlandoregon #pinocchio #stopm
View fullsize "You know what would've made this easier? If you'd done it right the first time." 
- Alex J. Andrade
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Excellent advice I received from my armature mentor earlier this yeat that truly applies in EVERY situation! ❤😂

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#pinocchio #stop
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View fullsize And a couple more gorgeous shots of Puppetsmithery puppeteer @nathreardon with our beautiful Dot the mountain pygmy possum at #melbournezoo. Photos by @jarrydbravo 📷❤

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@zoosvictoria #lightsoffforthebogongmoth #totesforwildlife #conservation #
View fullsize Eep is correct. I concur. With only 3 more days in the studio, you can imagine I am having ALL THE FEELS! It is a very mixed bag. I am flying back to Aus on Wednesday and am NOT looking forward to saying goodbyes. Though am of course looking forward
View fullsize Dot the Mountain Pygmy Possum was out and about at #MelbourneZoo this January with our own @nathreardon supporting @zoosvictoria campaigns #lightsoffforthebogongmoth and #totesforwildlife ❤

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Dot built by Puppetsmithery team @jessicadaviepuppets an
View fullsize Two of our Puppetsmithery team @jem.eva and @nathreardon ... LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL THESE HUMANS ARE!! The Puppetsmithery had a fantastic January season at the Melbourne Zoo supporting @zoosvictoria conservation campaigns #blowbubblesnotballoons #safecat
View fullsize Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land. Image by @blakbusiness 

#alwayswasalwayswillbe #alwayswasalwayswillbeaboriginalland #invasionday #changethedate #abolishaustraliaday #blacklivesmatter
View fullsize Abolish Australia day. Always was always will be Aboriginal land. Art by @coffinbirth 

#invasionday #abolishaustraliaday #alwayswasalwayswillbe #alwayswasalwayswillbeaboriginalland

Pinocchio Placement Weekly Blog

Weeks 46 & 47 - The Finale

Week 45 - The Countdown Begins

Week 44 - Patterning

Week 42 & 43 - Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Week 41 - Working With Fabric

Weeks 38, 39 & 40 - Registering Armatures

Weeks 35, 36 & 37 - This is Halloween!

Weeks 33 & 34 - It Aint Over Yet!

Week 32 - Armature Success Stories

Week 31 - Apocalypse and Armatures

Weeks 29 & 30 - Vlog Entry

Week 28 - Armature Trials

Week 27 - Feet Armatures

Week 26 - Therapy and Gravity Feed

Weeks 22-25 (July) - To-Do List

Weeks 18-21 (June) - Back in the Studio

Weeks 15, 16 & 17 - Photo Journal

Weeks 13 & 14 - Jewel Cuts

Week 12 - Bits and Bobs

Week 11 - Casting Challenges

Week 10 - Armature & Casting for Mini-Me

Week 9 - How to Make a Stone Mould

Week 8 - Working From Home

Week 7 - Mould Making Continues

Week 6 - Mould Making

Week 5 - Wig Sculpt Continues

Week 4 - Wig Sculpt

Week 3 - Wood Grain

Week 2 - Maquette Sculpt

Week 1 - It Begins!













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