2010 – Plush You!

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An annual exhibit at three local shops — Schmancy, Nancy and Fancy, showcasing the plush creations of more than 100 artists from around the world. Handcrafted plush art runs the gamut from cute to scary to bizarre, and is the … Continue reading

Sextopus

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This six legged blue wonder sports a removable bowler and three faces… well there is a facial feature on each side.  He has a kind of gradient effect with a lighter blue on his legs fading to a darker blue. … Continue reading

Sheep Cloud

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I dream of bright blue skies with bouncy fluffy sheep clouds passing by. Needle Felted Wool Sculpture One of a kind This sheep cloud debuted at the Plush You! art show at Schmancy in Seattle on Oct. 8, 2010. His … Continue reading

Mushroomies

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Mushroomies come from a world comprised on many many islands and the island they come from is populated by mushroom like beings.  The climate of their island is reminiscent of the forests in the Pacific Northwest. They are a very … Continue reading

My Dear Deer

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Inspired by ceramic deer tchotchke that grandmas collect, My Dear Deer has removable antlers.

Camocat v.1

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Camocats are a warrior class of cats that live in a world made up of islands.  Their island is one of the larger islands on the planet and features a wide range of climates and terrain. Due to the environmental … Continue reading

Rufufu

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Needle felted wool sculpture one of a kind Felt coat made by Justin Volpe

Umi in the Sea Wallpaper

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This is Umi in the Sea, which is like an ocean within an ocean.  These are some characters that I imagine to live within this deep ocean world. I made this wallpaper months ago to help me organize my desktop. … Continue reading

My Naked Heart & Bunnicorn

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These are my mascot pieces for plushPLAY.  Focusing on form and shape to create an elegant plush sculpture that was my goal for these two. They were first shown at the group show Soft* at myplasticheart. Needle felted wool sculpture one … Continue reading

2009 – Art Strikes Back

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Unique, Imaginative, Intricate, and Emotive “Art Strikes Back” is an extraordinary collection of art featuring the works of over 40 artists from around the world, inspired by one of the most influential films of all time… Title: Storm Shadow Trooper Mixed … Continue reading

2009 – COBRA-lalilulelo Art Show

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COBRA-lalilulelo Art Show at the Showroom NYC Gallery Solo Exhibition Justin Volpe & Mariangela Tan August 7, 2009 – August 14, 2009 Darth Vader, Skeletor, Shredder, Mum-Ra, Cobra Commander, these iconic characters are immediately identifiable, timelessly powerful, undeniable sinister, for … Continue reading