Red Nose Studio
@rednosestudio.bsky.social
Illustrator, stop-motion animation enthusiast, and vintage motorcycle rider and wrencher. Indiana, USA. Worldwide at www.rednosestudio.com
inspired by how i get absorbed into the artwork of @dalestephanos.bsky.social I wonder what stories these faces can tell when the background noise gets quiet? 🦇 Judge Dee 🦇 risen from the wicked words of @lavietidhar.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
inspired by how i get absorbed into the artwork of @dalestephanos.bsky.social I wonder what stories these faces can tell when the background noise gets quiet? 🦇 Judge Dee 🦇 risen from the wicked words of @lavietidhar.bsky.social
They are each approximately 9 x 6 x 4 inches. Mixed media: polymer clay, floral wire, copper, paper and wood.
If interested, 4 of the 6 sculptures remain available for purchase individually—> www.rednosestudio.com/puppets
If interested, 4 of the 6 sculptures remain available for purchase individually—> www.rednosestudio.com/puppets
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
They are each approximately 9 x 6 x 4 inches. Mixed media: polymer clay, floral wire, copper, paper and wood.
If interested, 4 of the 6 sculptures remain available for purchase individually—> www.rednosestudio.com/puppets
If interested, 4 of the 6 sculptures remain available for purchase individually—> www.rednosestudio.com/puppets
Releasing into the wild a new series. These are the individual bat sculpts that were created for my most recent stop-motion animation cycle. Created as a proof of concept for future endeavors, I wanted to make them available to collectors.
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Releasing into the wild a new series. These are the individual bat sculpts that were created for my most recent stop-motion animation cycle. Created as a proof of concept for future endeavors, I wanted to make them available to collectors.
Flit flap goes the bat.
October 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Flit flap goes the bat.
We had fun with cyanotypes while hanging out in Brown County State Park.
October 14, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We had fun with cyanotypes while hanging out in Brown County State Park.
‘Uninvited’ One of a kind static puppet sculpture. A vampire who it unable to enter without an invitation. 21.5 H x 21 W x 11 D inches. Mixed media: polymer clay, foam, wire, fabric, wood, plastic, copper, chipboard and found objects. Available if interested: www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/unin...
October 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
‘Uninvited’ One of a kind static puppet sculpture. A vampire who it unable to enter without an invitation. 21.5 H x 21 W x 11 D inches. Mixed media: polymer clay, foam, wire, fabric, wood, plastic, copper, chipboard and found objects. Available if interested: www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/unin...
‘Uninvited’ 2024
October 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
‘Uninvited’ 2024
BONUS: included is a 7 x 3.75 inch stereographic card of the staged scene.
September 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
BONUS: included is a 7 x 3.75 inch stereographic card of the staged scene.
The Charmer. Mixed Media: polymer clay, wire, foam, fabric, wood, paper and chipboard.
13.5 H x 10 W x 12 D inches.
www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/the-...
13.5 H x 10 W x 12 D inches.
www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/the-...
September 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Charmer. Mixed Media: polymer clay, wire, foam, fabric, wood, paper and chipboard.
13.5 H x 10 W x 12 D inches.
www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/the-...
13.5 H x 10 W x 12 D inches.
www.rednosestudio.com/puppets/the-...
For those curious: Patricia’s tractor is built from scratch, by hand with wood, brass sheets, umbrella arms, bits from a Corvair dash, tire tread from my old toys and other found objects.
September 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For those curious: Patricia’s tractor is built from scratch, by hand with wood, brass sheets, umbrella arms, bits from a Corvair dash, tire tread from my old toys and other found objects.
Patricia and her tractor are the newest addition to the permanent installation ‘Over Under & Beyond’ at our local library here in Greenfield, Indiana USA
September 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Patricia and her tractor are the newest addition to the permanent installation ‘Over Under & Beyond’ at our local library here in Greenfield, Indiana USA
Keeping her eyes peeled, Patricia knows that it’s not just the big prize, but also the thrill of the hunt that keeps her life interesting.
September 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Keeping her eyes peeled, Patricia knows that it’s not just the big prize, but also the thrill of the hunt that keeps her life interesting.
Sneak peak of the next addition to the installation “Over, Under & Beyond” coming soon to Hancock County Public Library.
September 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Sneak peak of the next addition to the installation “Over, Under & Beyond” coming soon to Hancock County Public Library.
A bracket for the shelf upon which to place all aspirations.
August 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A bracket for the shelf upon which to place all aspirations.
August 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
‘Gas Left In the Tank’ One of a kind sculpture 15H x 22W x 13D inches. Mixed media: polymer clay, wire, foam, fabric, wood, cardboard, paper brass, copper and found objects.
August 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
‘Gas Left In the Tank’ One of a kind sculpture 15H x 22W x 13D inches. Mixed media: polymer clay, wire, foam, fabric, wood, cardboard, paper brass, copper and found objects.
The original spark effect was created with a live sparkler on set, so for this presentation I used back lit X-ray film with scratched out lines. It lights up while holding down the button on the right side.
August 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The original spark effect was created with a live sparkler on set, so for this presentation I used back lit X-ray film with scratched out lines. It lights up while holding down the button on the right side.
’The Dingess Tunnel’ One of a kind sculpture 14H x 13.5D x 15.5W inches. Original truck and props from the illustration created for the cover of the re-release of 'The Bone Beneath My Skin’ written by TJ Klune. This is a condensed and archival presentation of pieces from the cover art work.
August 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
’The Dingess Tunnel’ One of a kind sculpture 14H x 13.5D x 15.5W inches. Original truck and props from the illustration created for the cover of the re-release of 'The Bone Beneath My Skin’ written by TJ Klune. This is a condensed and archival presentation of pieces from the cover art work.
a series of construction site verbs (haul, lift, lower, etc.) while erecting a teetering tower. The charming three-dimensional art by Chris Sickels (a.k.a. Red Nose Studio) looks like if Tim Burton were in charge of Mr. Rogers’s Neighborhood of Make-Believe.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/b...
August 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
a series of construction site verbs (haul, lift, lower, etc.) while erecting a teetering tower. The charming three-dimensional art by Chris Sickels (a.k.a. Red Nose Studio) looks like if Tim Burton were in charge of Mr. Rogers’s Neighborhood of Make-Believe.” www.nytimes.com/2025/08/04/b...
It was nice to discover that @100scopenotes.bsky.social included ‘BUILD!’ in the roundup of books for kids starting preschool, in the NYTimes. 🙏🙏🙏 “Never underestimate the appeal of truck books. A cast of colorful heavy machinery introduces…
August 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It was nice to discover that @100scopenotes.bsky.social included ‘BUILD!’ in the roundup of books for kids starting preschool, in the NYTimes. 🙏🙏🙏 “Never underestimate the appeal of truck books. A cast of colorful heavy machinery introduces…
For those curious, building stuff from scratch, by hand is my ‘joy’ This is from the backside of the book jacket from ‘Elvis is King!’ Each piece is printed to scale so readers could get a feel for how the art was made.
August 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
For those curious, building stuff from scratch, by hand is my ‘joy’ This is from the backside of the book jacket from ‘Elvis is King!’ Each piece is printed to scale so readers could get a feel for how the art was made.
Growing up haunted by velvet Elvis paintings, I was never really a fan. However, after reading Jonah’s manuscript about how it all started, I was hooked.
July 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Growing up haunted by velvet Elvis paintings, I was never really a fan. However, after reading Jonah’s manuscript about how it all started, I was hooked.
Sounds like the story of Elvis is back in the news.
Gonna take this opportunity to show some artwork from my picture book collaboration with Jonah Winter ‘Elvis is King!’ published by @randomhousekids.bsky.social
Gonna take this opportunity to show some artwork from my picture book collaboration with Jonah Winter ‘Elvis is King!’ published by @randomhousekids.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Sounds like the story of Elvis is back in the news.
Gonna take this opportunity to show some artwork from my picture book collaboration with Jonah Winter ‘Elvis is King!’ published by @randomhousekids.bsky.social
Gonna take this opportunity to show some artwork from my picture book collaboration with Jonah Winter ‘Elvis is King!’ published by @randomhousekids.bsky.social
In my dreams I play a sheet of copper like a saw while Tom Waits reads from a service manual. From the archive: 2020
July 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In my dreams I play a sheet of copper like a saw while Tom Waits reads from a service manual. From the archive: 2020