Since this week's word made me think of "wise guys", here are my mobster finger puppets.
Sal is the one quoting his hero, Al Capone, while Vinny "the Fingers" (in the red shirt) and Fabriczio look on. Sal fancies himself a bit of a motivational speaker, particularly before a heist. Or a caper.
The concept & design of these puppets and their stories are the property of Megan E. Jeffery.
These images are © Megan E. Jeffery.
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Wellllllllll...
There probably SHOULD be a guy named Fat Tony, cuz: isn't there always?
It would be fun to do some old-style gangstas. From Chicago-way. Fedoras. Etc.
Posted by: megan jeffery | November 11, 2008 at 06:36 PM
I think the Mob guys are turning into my favorite finger puppets...any expansion of the "crew" planned?
Posted by: Dave Lowe | November 10, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Kate: There IS another way to look at it. But that would involve hanging upside down & that makes my head hurt. So in the meantime, here's THIS way of looking at it.
Connie Martin: I guess you do dare. I don't disagree. But I ain't doing it over.
Susan: If it's a Big Stick with ammo, then everyone's happy. Guess I was in junior high when I read I Am the Cheese. Excellent book. Met the author a bunch of years ago (he's no longer with us) -- warm, friendly, chatty guy. I love when people's exteriors don't match what's brewing inside of them.
Liz: So many toys @ the flea market. Am really into weapons right now. Interesting how what's going on in the world filters into one's collections. And into one's artwork. Stroking my beard as I consider all of this in a overly-thoughtful way.
Amber: You're welcome. Many happy returns.
Digital Scott: Glad it madeja laugh! I would have preferred the soda spray, but until that time: laughter will just have to do. :-D
Posted by: megan jeffery | November 09, 2008 at 02:08 PM
That was so funny I laughed out loud! Good thing I wasn't drinking soda at the time. Awesome work.
Posted by: Digital Scott | November 09, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Thank you for the birthday card, cuz!
Posted by: Amber | November 08, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Megan- you are too funny! I like the way you find ways to use mini machine guns, and stuff like that!
Posted by: Liz | November 07, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Love the illustration combined with the advice. I guess a gun beats a big stick any day of the week. I hope you weren't too young when you read I am the Cheese, that could seriously mess someone up.
Posted by: Susan | November 07, 2008 at 09:29 PM
These are very cool and I'm glad I've seen them. Dare I suggest putting them against a more contrasting background, so we can see them even better?
Posted by: Connie Martin | November 07, 2008 at 03:30 PM
Well, that is one way to look at it!!! LOL Cute illo!
Posted by: Kate | November 07, 2008 at 03:27 PM