Snow Day

I spent today inside, hiding from the cold and working on this spaceship. It still needs more buildup and some wire to help hold the petals in shape, but I'm really happy with the texture--kind of the same gross bumpy skin as the alien. Jenelle and I talked about putting LED lights in the ship--the latex is pretty translucent so I think it'll glow nicely even from the outside. By the way, the mechanics of this spaceship are pretty mysterious, even to me. Apparently, it's a giant floating egg that runs on light.

Also, a huge thank you to my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends for all the tools and materials I received as gifts, as well as the generous donations and shares of my Kickstarter page! If my arms were longer, I would hug you all. 

Fundraising is going well. I have raised 28% of the money I need so far and have 10 days left, so please consider putting in a small donation if you like what you see on here, or tell your friends! (also, if you want to see more of my work before making a donation, my website is cargocollective.com/aaricanorth)

And here is the Kickstarter link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/corduroycactus/corduroy-cactus

Fundraising Time

Hello hello! The end of January (and the first day of my shoot) are coming up fast, and to get the final items necessary for this shoot, I unfortunately need money. If you've enjoyed the updates on here so far and want to help make the film a reality, I would greatly appreciate a donation or a share.

Happy New Year, people who read this!

Here is the link to my kickstarter, where you can find more information about me and the film, as well as how to donate:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/corduroycactus/corduroy-cactus

Recording Session!

Here are some photos of the first recording session with my sound and music team!

Me! 

Josh Lawson playing the musical saw, which will be the Alien's voice in the film.

Hollie Bennet, my sound designer, setting up before the next take.

Josh again, and Ian Arnold, my composer.

Me with Aaron Kuhn, who wrote the cowboy's song for the opening of the film,
and is recording additional guitar for the score.

de cactus

An army of cacti! Thanks to Madeline Wall for sewing.

Random Sculpture...

...that I made while watching TV. 

Just a first test for the claymation trip sequence I'll be shooting in the spring.

Old Days of Yore

I got my order from Old Days of Yore in the mail! Check out their site www.olddaysofyore.com if you like miniatures and westerns. Really impressive stuff. They also have a shop on Etsy which is where I found them.

Tiny hat, gun, and holster. So tiny, so detailed.

Also, here is the beginning of my spaceship. It's meant to be very organic-looking, with a similar texture/color to the alien. It will be egg-shaped and peel open in layers. I built up the round base with paper mache around a balloon. I cut out petals from aluminum wire (that holds its shape when bent) and am currently in the process of covering the thing with cotton buildup and latex. 

TINY LEATHER PANTS

Angela Juarez's latest demonstration of pure awesomeness. Ugh so great.