This is the latest puppet that I made for Garrett Hughes in Mobile, AL. It’s Harlan, the flop-eared, drummer rabbit. I instantly fell in love with the concept of this character. I think I have a fascination with rock and roll puppets.

I wanted him to have a sort of laid back feel, but also be able to express his energy when he attacks the drumkit. So he has a slightly slouchy posture and lidded eyes, but has long floppy ears and shaggy fur to give lots of movement when he is in full swing.

I like to use make-up sponges for teeth, and in since he’s a rabbit, I didn’t have to do much shaping.

He has these great big bushy eyebrows that make for a nice contrast to his light fur, and he has an orange mullet. I have to say, this is the first puppet mullet that I’ve ever made.

I left his hands nice and shaggy for added movement, and gave him some matching wristbands.  The lettering on his shirt was found at the local fabric store.  They are the iron-on variety, and as fortune would have it, the only color available was red and black. 

I hope he finds a welcome audience in Alabama. I’m sure the kids will love him. Rock on, Harlan!

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