Happy Easter

 

Little Maniac Monster!

 This monster looks like a wild creature!

And it's on Etsy!

Need a puppet for your project, or gift, or just for fun?

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March 27

 Today was a day that I didn't expect to go so well.
Today was a day I laughed so hard I started to wheeze, more than once.
I even cried form laughing.  Fuck, that feels so good.

Today would have been my brother's birthday.  And every year I try to find a way to celebrate.
And although I didn't bring it up with the Elmwood gang tonite as we had out weekly production meeting, they helped me celebrate by being my brothers and sisters. And making me laugh so fucking hard.

The past few years all my social media outlets, including this one, have turned to more Elmwood Productions focused. And that has been on purpose.  Who cares about my personal stuff?  Just share the films, the puppet, the creative suff... That madness that goes along with all of that.
It's probably better that way, and more fun for me and whoever reads this stuff.
Puppets are more fun than my bald head for sure...

As I was driving home from the studio, I had a CD in my car I haven't played in literal years. And the last song played as I hit my driveway.  I sat and listened to it and a flood of memoirs came back to me.

I used to have a blog where I vented about life. And things were getting dark back then. And at one point someone commented on a post with a quote from the song that was playing.

"I have faith that there's a soul somewhere that's leading me around,
I wonder if she knows which way is down."

And I found my way down. I even felt like I evaporated. And then there was rejuvenation.

As I lean into this time, where Elmwood is just going to take it all over on my socials as we release so much new and awesome stuff over the next year and more, I realize that I did go down.  And sometimes down lower than I thought was survivable...  And These people who made my face and chest hurt from laughing so much have pulled me back up. 
And I don't even know if they know it.
So, thank you to ALL the Elmwood gang...  And a few others who have made me smile so goddamn much.
I can only hope I do the same for you.

Thank you for being a part of my mad journey. 

Love and goodnite.

Monster Puppet! On Etsy Now!

This one is available on Etsy now!

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PLEASE STAND BY!

 ALL NEW STUFF STARTS IN APRIL!

PLEASE STAND BY! 

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The Crow: This Time I'm Not The Target Audience

I'm not a critic. I'm not a journalist.

I'm a fan. Of films, of music, of comics, of puppets, of arts... And of coffee... And more. Since everyone in the world seems to have a webcam and an opinion, I figured this would be easier than writing a giant post on social media... And remember - opinions are like assholes, they all stink. Since the new "The Crow" movie trailer came out a ton of folks have been asking me how I feel about it since I am such a huge fan of the original book and also the 1994 film. My initial reaction was "Please stop it."... But I realized I am not the target audience for this new movie, and that is a strange feeling. But also, no one can take the old one away from me.

I just hope it is good.

Maybe this could end up on a "Reel Talk" episode!

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No one should brave the underworld alone.

Ennis

Ennis the Leprechaun

from "Animal Behavior"

 

Build a monument to your delusional thinking.

"That's a fantastic fire that's about to sweep through... Me."

 

Fallon

Fallon the Leprechaun

from "Animal Behavior"

 

Live music on a school nite.

Thanks Jess. 

Perfect start to a weekend, it's close enough to Friday.

 

Retired Supermodel on a Bed

 New Art. Work in progress...

"am I too dumb to refine?"

 

Sweeney

Sweeney the Leprechaun

from "Animal Behavior"

 

Award This! We Went! We Won! BERNICE!

Rick Passmore, John Fulcher, and Jon Bristol from Elmwood made the journey across the country for the Award This show hosted by Film Threat in Santa Ana CA on 12/10/23!

"Bernice, Too" was up for three awards and Elmwood came home with one of them!

This video was the December exclusive premiere on Patreon! Thank you for your support! And join our Patreon for access to exclusives, and pre-releases like this video! https://www.patreon.com/elmwoodproductions

Watch the entire Award This Ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk3VOS0ujb0&list=PL005JZQbIf_TudRfIHe-xNEDVfg4rNuIQ&index=1&t=2819s

And the pre-show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKDz_VDSIss

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Ooopsie...

 

2024! Here We Go! Elmwood Productions

 

More Madness is Coming!!! And join our Patreon to be the first to see it! https://www.patreon.com/elmwoodproductions And subscribe to Elmwood Productions on YouTube so you don't miss a thing! youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/?sub_confirmation=1 Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! www.elmwoodproductions.com Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.bandcamp.com/artists https://elmwoodproductions.storenvy.com/ and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/ Subscribe to our YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/featured Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions And get a puppet on Etsy! - https://www.etsy.com/shop/JonsJava?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Small Monster Madness!

 Here's a bunch of small puppets made in 2022 for sale on Etsy and at various events we were at!

Do you have one of these monsters?!

 Thank you to everyone who reached out to me and made time to hang with me this weekend. 

Means the world to me. I have leftover cake for anyone who wants some!

 

Reel Talk: The Warriors

 

Here's the first REEL TALK of 2024!
Rich and I chat about "The Warriors" and more...  So much more, hahaha!
To watch click HERE!

Monday... I wouldn't let you break down...

 

Paul

Paul

Mouth Puppet from The Graveyard Gil Players

 

Monday Music...

The Meister Menagerie

I recently was the guest on THE MEISTER MENAGERIE with host Zak Meister.

I had such a good time on this one talking about "Bernice, Too" and all things Elmwood!

Give it a listen!

Spotify

Apple

Zac's Official Website

Richard

Richard

Mouth Puppet from The Graveyard Gil Players

 

Today's Mug

 

Starfish and coffee...

Gift from Ricky! A classic and new fave.

Art.

I believe anyone can be creative and anyone can make art. This is a photograph of something real that I took. No filters, no editing, just a cheap photograph. And because I say so it is art. Prince put an album out called Art Official Age about a decade ago. Say that fast: Art Official Age. Prince was always a few steps ahead... 

If you call yourself an artist and you use AI to create your art you're lying.

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"I won't be good anymore"