who we sadly lost exactly thirty years ago today.
He was made a year after his death, and his outfit was inspired by what he'd always wear in the opening sequences of 'the Jim Henson Hour' - a colourful sweater, dress pants, and white sneakers.
Phairby and the frog.... A puppet party, featuring one of my favourite people, who we sadly lost exactly thirty years ago today. And now for a closer look at my Jim Henson figure.... It was the very first male head my sister ever sculpted, and when she brought him over, I spent the rest of the day gluing on his hair and beard one tiny bit at a time, using a mix of human hair, dynel, and mohair, to get the proper 'salt & pepper' look. Then I made his body, sculpted his left hand and sneakers, and finished him. Jan made his director's chair, which has his name on the back.
He was made a year after his death, and his outfit was inspired by what he'd always wear in the opening sequences of 'the Jim Henson Hour' - a colourful sweater, dress pants, and white sneakers.
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Dorothy
5/16/2020 10:28:37 am
What a sweet photo of Phairby and the frog. I don't remember seeing it before but it must be fairly recent because I remember when Phairby came to live with you. What is the frog holding? I can't tell on my monitor.
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Martha
5/16/2020 11:23:26 am
The photo is from a little story taken last year. It's in 'Fantasy Everyday 2' in Favourite Photos 2019. Sorry, I can't link to it here from the Comments.
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Dorothy
5/16/2020 11:44:08 am
The Muppets that you made are so cute. I think you captured them exactly as they are.
Rae
5/16/2020 04:40:40 pm
I love your Jim Henson doll. Brings back fond memories of a talented entertainer.
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Donna
5/17/2020 06:13:07 pm
It is easy to imagine Jim Henson enjoying your puppet party! All the dolls in your photo seem to be interacting with each other and him and having a great time.
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