Otter Called Disco

, created on I love otters and my deamon is an Otter called Disco – Apprently. I was inspired to do a quick painting. Digital Painting of an Otter called disco done in Procreate About Me: Chris Barlow Puppets and Creatures is a Ltd Company. I design, illustrate, sculpt and fabricate creating engaging characters for TV, film, theme parks, resorts …

Ferret in City lights

    I love a ferret, and after playing the game stray I was inspired to do a quick painting. Digital Painting of a ferret in city lights, created on Procreate About Me: Chris Barlow Puppets and Creatures is a Ltd Company. I design, illustrate, sculpt and fabricate creating engaging characters for TV, film, theme parks, resorts and theatre. I …

Cbeebies – Feeling Better – Character Animation Sketches

I did these sketches based on the final puppets I built for Cbeebies show Feeling Better. These sketches were for the animation company to use as guides and references when developing some of the animated sequences in the show. I was the puppet designer and  maker for a major new Cbeebies TV series Feeling Better. The show, presented by Dr …

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Feeling Better Original Design Cbeebies

The Feeling Better original design for Cbeebies, which formed the basic concept for the puppets in Cbeebies Feeling Better. The final puppets were fairly similar to these sketches, with a few adjustments in colour and patterns. We experimented with some other designs and aesthetics, before returning to something very close to this initial concept. I was the puppet designer and  …

Cbeebies – Feeling Better Early Concept Designs

These were an early digital rendering for some fur coloring and creature aesthetic for Cbeebies Feeling Better. This was a step closer to the character feel I wanted, but it wasn’t quite right. I was the puppet designer and  maker for a major new Cbeebies TV series Feeling Better. The show, presented by Dr Radha, features two puppet creatures. They …

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Baby Dragon – Digital sketch

Baby dragon digital sketch, i put together using procreate and and ipad pro with pencil. This was just a character concept for a private client. I am a professional puppet maker and creature creator. I design, illustrate, sculpt and fabricate. I also have a performance background as both an actor and puppeteer, so when I develop characters and build puppets …

Vulture Sketch

a vulture sketch done on an ipad pro with pencil, and procreate. I am a professional puppet maker and creature creator. I design, illustrate, sculpt and fabricate. Also I have a performance background as both an actor and puppeteer. so when I develop characters and build puppets I always approach the project from the point of view of the performer. …

Grump

a concept sketch, drawn on procreate using ipad pro and pencil. I am a professional puppet maker and creature creator. I design, illustrate, sculpt and fabricate. I also have a performance background as both an actor and puppeteer, so when I develop characters and build puppets I always approach the project from the point of view of the performer. I …

Handle digital painting

digital concept painting for a picture book character   I am a professional puppet maker and creature creator. I design, illustrate, sculpt and fabricate. I also have a performance background as both an actor and puppeteer, so when I develop characters and build puppets I always approach the project from the point of view of the performer. I strive to …

Penelopy Pelican – Character Concept

I was asked to come up with a few character concepts for a holiday resort based on local animals. With the view that in the future the ideas may become stories, puppets, live shows and mascots.