Finished puppet/Fat Shepherd - For Cardiff Nativity

Here are a few images of one of the finished puppets for the Cardiff Nativity. This is one of a trio of shepherds to be found on a hillside minding their sheep above Bethlehem.

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Finished shepherd 1, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Working drawing for the camel in the Cardiff Nativity

Working drawing to scale for the puppet camel to be operated by two puppeteers.

Updated Gallery

I have added some new images to the Gallery. These include characters from the Commedia Dell'Arte "Mr Punch", a Juggler, and an Image of the Greenman mask. When time permits I'll post some more images of past and present work.

Set Design for the up coming Nativity play in Cardiff 2010

Here are a few photo's of the set I have designed for the Nativity play. The project is evolving day by day. Sally Humble Jackson came up with the idea for the nativity in Cardiff, and is responsible for getting the project off the ground. As well as writing the script, she is co-ordinating the entire project, quite a feat! With a cast of actors and, directors, stage hands, and lighting crew,  this is shaping up to be a an exciting project. I'm enjoying my role as conceptual artist for the Nativity play. My role involves designing the set, costumes, and puppets for the production. There is plenty of work to be done, in a short space of time.With the generous help of skilled volunteers, this shouldn't be a problem.

Birds eye view of the set for the Nativity Play. By Graeme Galvin 2010

Nativity Set Design.View towards the raised stage. By Graeme Galvin 2010

Nativity set design. By Graeme Galvin 2010

Work in progress - Nativity Show

Here are some pictures of work in progress on the Cardiff Nativity due to be ready for Christmas 2010.

Costume Design For Herod, by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Costume design First Magi. By Graeme Galvin ©2010

Second Magi. by Graeme Galvin ©2010

Third Magi. By Graeme Galvin ©2010

Fat Shepherd Puppet Design. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Costume Design, Woman of Nazareth. By Graeme Galvin©2010

Working on one of the Shepherds heads. Clay Sculpt ©2010

Clay sculpts in the workshop. By Graeme Galvin 2010

Clay Sculpt. By Graeme Galvin 2010

Latest News!

Hello, first entry! Currently I'm working on designing and making puppets for a new Nativity theatrical production , due to be finished in time for the Christmas season 2010. I'm also still busy making the "Welsh Ladies" line, which are proving to be incredibly popular. Hope to post some pictures soon to show the work in progress including costume designs for the Nativity play I have been working on.