Y - 79 "The Youngsters" prototype

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CAP: This is the prototype for "The Youngsters". This is the block that was submitted to Artists in Cellophane to show the changes that were made to the "Penciled In" series.

Y - 78 "Matty"

CAP: Just about every Matt or Matthew I have ever met has been some sort of very creative artist or musician or otherwise colorful character.

When Juana and I make sets for this series we always make a few extra. One needs to be a prototype and then we each keep one. This is the one I kept and his name is Matty.

Y - 77 "Robert"

CAP: I'm not sure why exactly, but when I look at this guy he makes me think "Robert".

I like plenty of singers and actors named Robert and I've often wanted to name a new cat Robert, but I never have...but I like the name.

Y - 76

CAP: This is the one that Juana kept. She ought to be the one to name him.

Y - 75 "Kylie"

CAP: When these Wolfy Jr. drawings are colored with mostly browns, they look more like foxes to me. And since I was watching "The Fantastic Mr. Fox" again today, that is where this name comes from...even though I am well aware that it was not a fox name.

It's funny. That is one of those movies I thought I wouldn't like. You know, the kind that gets talked about forever before it actually gets released and you see clips of it and everyone just loves it. And I am not at all a George Clooney fan but I really enjoy this film. AND, on top of everything else that I like about it, I had no idea before I saw the film the first time that Jason Schwartzman had such a perfect character in it.

I've also become kinda addicted to Wes Anderson films the last few years...I've tried not to like them, but I do.

Whew. So there you go. This kid's name is Kylie.

Y - 74 "Star"

CAP: "You're a shining star, no matter who you are..."

Y - 73 "Bean"

CAP: You can reference the "Kylie" post for the full explanation, but let's just say I was influenced today by the film "The Fantastic Mr. Fox".

I know that "Bean" is not the name of a robot in the film, but I liked the name and I like it for this little robot.

Y - 72 "Eloise"

CAP: This is Eloise.

I have always loved the name. My favorite aunt was Aunt Eloise.

I really like the song "Eloise" as performed by Barry Ryan and also The Damned.

Y - 71 "Hooker"

CAP: This is Hooker...cuz he hooked her (Terri, his new owner) and because I like the song "Boom! Boom!" by John Lee Hooker.

Y - 70 "Winter"

CAP: This is my second favorite Wolfy, Jr.

This is Winter. I like his color combination.

I am a "winter baby", too. My birthday is in January. I like the cold okay, but I am not overly thrilled about driving in the snow. I don't mind shoveling it or snowblowing it. Winter doesn't get me down or depress me. I like Winter just fine... good thing, living in Michigan.

Y - 69 "Chloe"

CAP: Chloe wants to be a trick rider cowgirl in the rodeo when she grows up. Or a country western singer. She loves shiny pink clothes with plenty of sequins.

Y - 68 "Bernard"

CAP: Why is this little guy reminding me of Dr. Bombay from Bewitched? Dunno.

Y - 67 "Ruby"

CAP: Ruby's favorite designer is the delightful Betsey Johnson. Ruby spends all of her allowance as soon as she gets it...but you should see her wardrobe!

Y - 66 "Reid"

CAP: Reid is named for Terry Reid...one of my favorite singers. And hey, doesn't this guy kinda resemble Terry in the video?

Plus, he looks like he is standing in a reedy
(or maybe bamoo-y) place...
humming his favorite Terry Reid song.

Y - 65 "Bianca"

CAP: This was the runner up for the block from this set that I was going to keep. I really really like it and I think it goes well with the monster that I did keep.

I believe it is in the machine at the "A Group of Girls" group art show at the Woods Gallery and when I go to change the art in the machine on Monday I think I am going to have to buy it for myself if it is still there.

I know...I am a big ol' cheaty pants...but Bianca and Matty need to be together on my monster wall of art. I hope it's in that machine!




UPDATE: YAY! Bianca WAS in the machine! They are hanging out together on my wall of monster art now!

Y - 64 "Isabelle"

CAP: There was a show called "Huff" on tv a while back. One of my favorite characters in that series was Huff's mom, Isabelle (although they called her Izzy more often). I really love that character, played by Blythe Danner and I really like the name.

Y - 63 "Volt"

CAP: I like this robot. I like his eyes and the electricity and that it looks like he is vibrating.

His name is Volt.

Y - 62 "Violet"

CAP: This is Violet. A sweet little polar bear girly girl.

What have I got to say about "violet"? Hmmm...

Well first off, this sweetie is not named for Violet Beauregarde. But I do really like the violet chewing gum (that I can't remember the name of) that they sell at Solid Grounds Coffeehouse in Northville, MI.

Second...When we were kids, our mom took us to the Farmer's Market and there was always somebody with a basketful of kittens they were trying to give away. Of course, we were never allowed to get a kitten (insert an image of me stamping a foot petulantly) but we did get to choose a flower to take home and plant. One of the first ones I ever chose was a violet and it eventually spread all over the yard. Ha ha.

Third...I just like the sound of the word violet.

Y - 61 "Clara"

CAP: Clara caught the acting bug. She had the lead in her school play and now she yearns for the bigger brighter lights of Broadway.

Y - 60 "Edward"

CAP: I like the name Edward. I like this goat and his stripes and colors.

The name Edward reminds me of the corgi in the movie "The Accidental Tourist". And also one of my favorite artists: Edward Gorey.