Transforming a Jibibut to Kokeshi. We Heart Wood, Jibibuts Custom show

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Noferin has a wonderful new line of wooden toys called Jibibuts. They have asked a handful of their favorite Artists' to customize these fantastic little toys. I was delighted to part of the show. Here are some work in progress images of my latest Jibibut custom.

April 8, 2010, We Heart Wood, Noferin Jibibuts Show @ Munky King, Los Angeles, CA
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I started with a cute little Jibibut and a Kokeshi Base. These Jibibuts are way to nice to sand and paint over But I must do as Noferin asks.

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Cutting the Kokeshi base.

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Merging the two pieces and sanding.

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After several coats of gesso the drawing begins.

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Painting in the drawing. My favorite part.

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After several hours of painting away here is the final product.

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