Announcing my latest creation... 'SteamBoat Minnie' - !

Click here to see it HD on my Vimeo page.

Oh It's gettin' Excitin'...
I'm currently creating a Limited edition series of 25,
One of a Kind - art figures, entitled...

 "SteamBoat Minnie"
The first one is ready for you to feast your eyes upon at:
The Wonderground Gallery in The Downtown Disney District - Anaheim  

- She's hand crafted and painted with hand cast resin elements. Each Minnie has her very own flair & style, sculpted props & features that make every one unique... Swing on by to see my latest creation!

Special Note!: This lil gal has a remote control to turn on the Steam Boat Mickey Scene..Woow- gees! - It flickers like the old black and white cartoon... sure was tricky figuring out this step- So ask the Wonderground Cast members to give ya a glimpse of Miss Mindy goin' high tech!

-Copyright Miss Mindy and Disney

Maticulous Minnie-atures: DISNEY BLOG LINK

MM on The Disney Insider LINK

Miss Mindy Haunted Mansion/ Vinylmation Press



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NEWSFLASH! "Miss Mindy will be back for one day at the WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District on December 1, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm for a special meet and greet opportunity!" -  Disney Blog



'SteamBoat Minnie' - Dimensions: 13" tall x 6" (varies per figure due to prop changes...)
for Availability of One of a Kinds by Miss Mindy,
Please call: The Disney Vault / 714-300-7004
Or visit  the Wonderground Gallery.
+Shipping is Available for you out of towners... yay!

Ciao!
-MM

Pink Elephant Inspired & Haunted Mansion Vinyl toys....



MONDO TOY POST!




Ok, so I look really Creepy here... Just in time for Halloween! ....Even though 'Bluey' released at last months Mickey's Circus Event at Epcot Center in Florida...I think I was channeling my inner 'Spook' already... ;)

 

The Finished Turn



I ADORE the Pink Elephants Sequence in Dumbo... ( and I 've heard from a ton of ya'll that feel the same!) It was part of the reason I wanted to be a character artist  - That, and old betty boop cartoons...what a spunky broad!



Oh I get carried away with the packaging... but it so fun to just go nuts on it- after doing so much detail work!

My original turn - 'Bluey' - all sketched out---



Ahhh, My favorite part- and the most challenging! Painting the dancing Elephants soooo teenie Tiny!
They later were set on miniature steel springs inside 'Bluey's' Tummy to create movement like they're dancing....
ooooohhhh Trippy!
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"No Window's...and No Doors"
By Miss Mindy
One of  Kind - Vinylmation Custom
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for Availiability of One of a Kinds by Miss Mindy, Please call: The Disney Vault / 714-300-7004
Or visit D Street Downtown Disney / and the Wonderground Gallery

 

This was my favorite part of The Haunted Mansion as a kid....
The Trick was getting this scene to read in a Vinyl! Tricky indeed to squeeze this little lady into the tummy area---
 It was  like getting a ship in a bottle. I need smaller hands. ;)

Oh again - getting carried away with the boxes! - gotta have purple right?

So many processes to this one! I think it was one of my most complicated fabrications to date.
I learned how to cast in clear resin ( flames) -
To vacuform a custom plastic bubble for the belly,
and just over all sculpting more than I had on any of my previous art pieces.
Thank you to my husband Ricky Dee for showing me the ropes! - Ahabs Shipyard
My brain is full o' process. bssst. fizzle.pift!

The original turn...

Painting details before the coverplate goes on...

oh process process, My Elf workshop!

And the Electrical... Fishing the wires through the arms to the candles, testing the lighting for the scene....

And That's it Folks! Thanks for stopping by my crazy big blog post-
I tend to post in giant spurts -;) so Check back from time to time for more Toys... soooon!

Leave me a note -Show me your cool Customs n' Art or Just plain keep in touch with me on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram  - links in the side bar...

Till next time!
-MM

Travel - Viaggiare - Voyager - Reisen



Going with the Flow....

And that we did - After pushing our trip due to work n' life's little surprises, with no room reservations or train tickets, just a loose plan and some Radiohead tickets we happened on 2 days before we left....We were ready to go! ----Kind of. ;)

It was so awesome, I honestly have culture shock right now -

Our bathrooms are insanely huge here.

We traveled from Rome to Orvieto to Florence to Lucca, Milan to Switzerland through France and on to England. I'll never forget this trip as long as I live. Watching- Listening to Radiohead play in an old Roman Rock Quarry was magical. I want to milk cows in Switzerland and dye my hair blonde.  - - -Beer is always good in the morning. - - -When It smells of pee, don't eat there... and so many other handy dandy European tips for Travel I learned backpacking through fabulous-ness.

Since I am a mutt, and a distinctive blend of Irish, French, Dutch, Cherokee Indian and Honkey - Europe was just like home.... The Italians we're so chill and crazy, You can drink on trains and cut cheese whenever you want. There's history on every corner, and people that speak really loud to you in Italian thinking you'll understand better if they vocalize. hmmm. scusi, poco Italiano.

Heading on up to Switzerland was a different story, where they speak French and German - a sort of Spanglish -so, um Freman.derk. I'm better at French than Italian, so it was easy to ask where the Chinese food restaurants were. Seriously! We stumbled upon the town of Leysin, where there are students from every corner of the globe. Thank you Radiohead for the adventure. We were 4 miles up a mountain- and no way to get home from the concert, until a fabulous German man picked us up in his Audi who worked in the medical industry. hmm.



We didn't want to leave Switzerland. Infact I think I could live there if the exchange rate wasn't so punky. They pour Coca cola into wine glasses, It was hard on Rick.. ;)

But we were off just the same- to England, the a pleasant surprise-- Rick and I hadn't been there in years, and may god it's amazing - London was a blast. They've built so many wonderful structures and taken care of the old. The Thames boardwalk had carnivals and people drinking at pubs everywhere. British peeps were running along the boardwalk, lookin' all fit. It was the first time in England I felt gluttonous for having fish and chips and greasy meat. Bristol was soooo great-hanging out with our new friend Lampie, Thank you for the hospitality, and the best pub dinner on the trip! n' Merci Lola Gil for introducing us to yer hunny bunny.

We tubed it to Heathrow, and weren't' ready to leave. The plane must have known - as we had a big delay and some bad weather was creeping in. We flew home watching a marathon films on our little chair TV's - I swear it looked like we were all being programmed. well, we were. ;) Me with Breakfast at Tiffany's, Brave, and Dinner for Shumucks. It's funny - This was the fist time we got to see the movie, and Rick created many of the Mouseland elements. We're so bad- we rarely watch our handy work in films -unless it's right in our faces. ;)

So yes indeed, this is a snip-et of a Journal of a 3 week trip in the Life of Miss Mindy and her sweetheart man pants, Ricky-Dee.

I was sad to have missed a signing at Disneyland, and the release of a few more creations, but knew I would never leave town because I am an art-oholic. Owning my own business can be trying, as you're always working - even when It's what you love to do! So time off to enjoy, and go seek out where you'd like to show next is a must. I'm looking forward to some fabulous shows over seas and here in the States, and so happy for all the friends we made on the trip. Here's to another go in the future - sooner than later.

-mm

Ps. Next Post - stay tuned for more Disney News!

Away across the Sea, but new Art left behind...

Off I go to distant lands my friends,
some much needed R & R,  inspiration and new sights for my wee eyes...But oh Yes,
I leave behind some fabulous new creations that I can't say yet - but will be released whilst I'm away!
Sooo Keep your peepers open for:

Mickeys' Circus / Epcot Center Florida

D-Street

&
The Wonderground Gallery
in Downtown Disney
I'll be posting my travels, and these brand new releases via facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
I poured my little heart into them and hope you enjoy my latest releases!

Stay Tuned!
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MM

Disney Wonderground & New shows Update

Merci Beaucoup to everyone who supported me down atThe Wonderground Gallery  - last month!
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There's more art in store for this lil' lady...
so keep your peepers open for some 'One of a Kind' happiness premiering in Sept!

Thanks to The Disney Cast members for Making me the Cover Girl of July's Merchandise Monthly!
- aww Shucks..n' some fun press too :  ArtQuench Article
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I'm in a fabulously delicious group show atThe Cult Status gallery
Minneapolis - this month!What will the cake inspired by my art look like???
-I think cotton candy is in order....
Please contact the gallery for availability of my latest 'crazy Cup of Elf':
Title: Pinky
size: 5.5" x 5.5"
mixed media

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Thank You so much dear friends, collectors n' creepy stalkers... ;)
I've been in my cave creating a bunch of Secret art goodness,
and can't wait to show you what I have in store for:

- The Wonderground Gallery -Limited Edition
Downtown Disney

~and~
- Mickey's Circus and Haunted Mansion
Vinylmation
Walt Disney World

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Stay tuned!
xoxo
MM

July Artist In Residence at Wonderground Gallery!

OK Folks! Mark those calendars, plan those road trips,
and ready yourself for a tidbit of Miss Mindy's Wonderland!...What?????? That's right, this lil' Miss was asked to be the Artist in Residence for July!
What does it all mean? ---It means I'll be creating live and on site...yeeeks! You know I'm gonna have a sucker in my hair at some point from some lil' kiddo, and ice cream on my foot, ahhh summer. 

Here's the skinny:

Miss Mindy

Artist In Residence - July 2012

6,7,8 / 20,21,22 / 27,28,29 ~ 5-9pm

WONDERGROUND GALLERY 

 

---Would LOVE to see some familiar faces over a mint julep!
Thank you for all of your overwhelming feedback about my latest creations everyone,
The waiting list for customs and paintings is slowly being whittled down, and I thank ya'll for your patience in advance! I don't have any gnomes or fairies that aren't union to help me yet, so slow and sure wins the race right now.... ;)
w/ Gratitude....

MM

PS: NEWSFLASH!
I'm honored to be on this Panel at Comic-con 2012... Thank you Greg!Artist As Brand: Rise of the Artist Entrepreneur -Thursday, 7/12/12, 8:00p.m. - 9:00p.m., Room: 8  
Greg Spalenka, Dave McKean, Miss Mindy, Craig Elliot, The Shiftlett Brothers, and Steamcrow publishers Daniel and Dawna Davis.

Vinylmation95 & My latest One of a kind Sculpts!

I'm so proud to Show you the works I created for
The Wonderground Galleries Grand Opening
at Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort!

The Signing went fabulous, I didn't get too sunburned. ;)
There were tons of great folks, familiar faces, and awesome kiddos to sign toys for...It was a total pleasure to meet all of the artists who are contributing to the gallery.
It really has some some extremely special one of a kind pieces!

I think all of my artwork is SOLD OUT now! So sadly, you can't go see any of it... wah!
So here's my own online gallery of what I worked on for you to feast your eyes upon.
Both Minnie & Bo Peep are completely scratch built on my new hand casted resin form.
They also are L.E.D lit inside the skirt to reveal a miniature scene.
Yeah man, sanding and creating the contours for these lil darlin's is somethin' else!
Meaning: They take forever, and are filled to the gills with love, craftsmanship, and burning the midnight oil
... I'm sleepy ;)



Miss Mindy Originals 
'Bo Peep'
Copyright Disney/Pixar
sold 3800$



Here is one of the First Vinylmation95 customs!- When they said base it off Disney's California adventure Park,
'Midway' was the first thing to pop into my carnival of a mind!
Along with popcorn of course ( my Ricky-dees favorite... )
I sculpted and detailed my brains out & I'll never feel the same way about popcorn again. ;)
sold 2ooo$

Miss Mindy Originals
'Showtime'
Copyright Disney
sold 3800$

Yep! There it is....and come Monday mornin' - My little hands have to get ready for the next super awesome-ness that I can't tell you about yet! Rargh! The anticipation....Wish me luck o' Internet friends, and thank you everyone for enjoying my semi-masochistic handy work.
stay tuned! -MM

Wonderground Gallery - This Saturday!

I've been so secretive and not postin' nuttin' folks,

but after the long wait, here's some fabulous news I can let out!

Disney’s WonderGround Gallery

Opens this Saturday, 6/9/12
at Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort!

 

 I'll be making an appearance for the

signing event on opening day from 11am-1pm

This Saturday!

Along with artists:

Brigette Barrager

J. Scott Campbell

Martin Hsu

Amy Mebberson

Noah

Genevieve Santos

Lyla Warren

I would adore seein' familiar faces, so stop on by and say hi! -
I'm super stoked for you to see my latest 'One of a kinds...'

Vinylmation Blog

Here's a link to the event Kiddos!

-WonderGround Gallery Link-

- MM

Inside the hole.

 The Hobbit hole that is... he he he --

I can't post too much right now about all the projects I'm working on,
But here's where I am turning into a vampire and an elf all at the same time.

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Gelukkige Verjaardag!

Happy Anniversary Ricky Dee.... I Love thee.

Rainy Parade...

Merci to all the awesome people I got to meet at Artfest this year!
I felt so welcome, and had such a damn good time...Sorry it took me so long to post,
I also do animation work (at random), And on top of that...
I currently have a super HUGE secret fine art project which I will reveal in June!
It's special, and exhausting.
I slept for a whole day when I got back from Seattle,
pulse went down to 10 beats, I swear, I'm like a hamster... when I play, I PLAY!

When I sleep. I go unconscious.
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A Special thank you to my Collector, Inspirational Speaker, and now awesome pal,
Angi SullinsYou can check out her company with her husband Silas..
HERE - called Duirwaigh.
We were 10 year olds on this trip, and enjoyed every minute of it!
- From rickety Thai food, to gigantic fish faces in Pike place Market,
or boozin' it up at random in the 'bad girls dorm' at the fort. Thank you Angi for kicking my ass to turn in a proposal the day before it was due. Teaching ruled.
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And huge hoot and holler to Tracy and Teesha, who put the whole she-bang together!

*Here's to your own creativity on this Rainy Friday dear blog reader*,
I don't even know if people read anymore because of twitter and all that social media crapploa... ha ha ha-;) Cheers to doing what you want, and not letting anyone rain on your parade!

-Lv, MM

ArtFest or bust!

See ya Later kiddos...
I'm Flyin' up to teach at this years Artfest!
With my Circus Hat and Vaudeville goodies in tow -I will be corrupting the minds of my students and filling it full of cartoons & cream cheese!
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Indeed I'll be posting pictures from my week long Journey
on my Facebook & Twitter & Instagram
So keep in touch!
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A note to my students:
Looking forward to meetin' and hangin' out with ya'll!
Safe Travels.
email info@missmindy.com
(if you need to get a hold of me before hand okay?)-Lv, MM

Space Bunnies everywhere - Toy Art Gallery!

Here's a sneak peek of her rear! Titled: 'Start with a Bang'

 Nathan Hamill's new toy is being customized by loads of crazy artists tomorrow!!!
March 23rd - at The Toy Art Gallery on Melrose!
Join me for pleasurable night of toy viewing will you?
:)-mm

Mar.Group Shows / lil' Vinyl / Artfest




I hope to see you at one of these group exhibition's I'm apart of this month! -

 

I'm excited to say I'm working on all sorts of fun secret projects, I wish I could show you more!
All in due time....
But If you keep in touch with me on twitter , facebook or Instagram- you may sneek a peek of pieces of these projects when you least expect it!
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 Here's one special little toy for an awsome collector of mine that I CAN share.
It's with her in Re-hab right now, and I wish her all the best for a swift recovery! This is the first custom 3" vinyl I've been asked to do... ( up till now it's been all 9 inchers-- ha ha ha... ;)
Her name is 'The Ringmaster' - taking after the Red Queen I did for D23 last year.

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ARTFEST is Coming...Teaching art in Seattle!
(one weekend only.)
Hey kiddos- don't forget I'm teaching painting and drawing up in Seattle at the end of the month! There's still time to
nab a spot for the art retreat, but is almost sold out!
 CLICK HERE for ARTFEST INFO~
I'm so excited to meet everyone up north
* My students... if you have any questions 'bout supplies, etc... just drop me an email anytime!*
 info@missmindy.com ~

-MM

CIRCUS:FOLKE video up!

CIRCUS : FOLKE VIDEO LINK



CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters n' Aubrie!
Opening Night.



Stranger Danger!

Oh Dear! - What's in my tea?

Wanna see the weirdness? Welp, Go to....THE STRANGER FACTORY

to see mine and big sis's latest works-
CIRCUS:FOLKE
opens THIS FRIDAY in Albuquerque New Mexico!

What? you don't have a private jet? I have a broom stick- he he he
You can hitch a ride with me or Southwest. same thing.

You can totally see this fun filled show online too.
(Click here to sign up for preview list)
or click on their website on Friday!

I'll be tweetin' and facebookin' when the site 'go's live' for out of state collectors-
Stay Tuned
& Go to The Stranger Factory Site for more info Kiddos!

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Sooooo....



sneek peek!
'Little Miss Mushroom Circus'
handmade art doll / sculpture by Miss Mindy





Attack of the teenie weenies.




Here I am all sleepy and ratty lookin', but happy to be painting the face at last
after a month of hand crafting the new form.





before the paint...



detailing the wee lass...



Radio's bored and wants to play.

'Osentato' The Italian Circus horsie -in progress....




..... and Hand sculpted lil' Uni.. one of my favorite newbies.

  

Here's a peek of 'The Gilded Parakeet' a new sculpt of mine... and an early shot below...Pink clay looks creepy.



The ELF RESIN series will be on display, I'm hardly doing any of these, so git 'em while they last!

sanded n' scrubbed, drilled and ready to be glued n' painted.



I spy a space hippie motivational poster in the mix!




And of Course! I have some special new Inkies I did for the show..
here's a couple details.... go to The Stranger Factory to see full frontals! what?

 

Each work of art comes with it's own certificate of authenticity too.. wooo!
such an official little munchkin hmm?

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Process...



 Making my new 'Miss Mindy Art Doll' form was my most challenging to date!
Here's a tid bit of the process......





mold making... ahhh! -old school....

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 You can see the sketch here on the left, and Ahab's Shipyard spinnin' the bell shape for me. Wow.
That was such a cool site to see. Shavings are fun to throw around I've found.
cleaning them up isn't.

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I'm so happy to show you these sneek peeks of my latest works.
 Hit up The Stranger Factory Quick- as it's first come first served for Art!
and tell Brandt and Kathie, Miss Mindy sent cha...
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Thanks again to all my collectors, friends & family

I appreciate all of ya'll.. - MM

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