Angel Snakes

Gertrude Intrudes

"Gertrude" -- Paper Sculpture by Gay Pogue

3 x 6 inches, pens and markers on paper

“Get over yourself and get on with it,” Gertrude snapped without so much as a hint of a smile. Her eyes glared at Ace who was still lolling in his bed of pink tulle. He had been moaning about all the work he should be doing and how his head ached from over-indulgences the night before. This time it had been 85% chocolate that Gay had left lying on the kitchen table.

Gertrude came to Galveston recently all the way from Denmark. After flying and hitching rides on trains, she boarded an ocean liner in the Mediterranean before it repositioned to the Port of Galveston. She was searching for a warmer climate.

Our sharp-tongued lady does not waste any words beating around the bush as Angel Snakes from the southern United States do. With her rapier wit, she strikes quickly at the heart of any problem. Those around her either love her or hate her, either keep up with her or quickly fall behind.

Wings Up!!!

Madilla

PS: We are all a bit fearful of what she will say to us, in front of others, no less.

PPS: You may purchase this Gertrude.

Springtime Excites Alfred

Alfred loves the springtime. No matter where he is or what the weather is like.

We set up this photo shoot on Thursday to show Alfred in his element at a community farm in Mayfield Green (population 60).

Of course, since we are in the "what it is" moon, snow lies on the ground today. 

Wings Up!!!

Madilla

Purchase this Alfred here.

PS: We will tell you more about our spring break trip in the coming weeks. We have had a fabulous time in Kansas.

Francis - A Patriotic Angel Snake

As you know from several past posts, Gay is working on a series of American Flags.  Several of us had been discussing the state of the nation and what role artists play in shaping opinion. Finally, about a month ago young Francis said he had had enough of discussion. It was time to "put up or shut up," to put it bluntly, as the young so often do.

Right there, Francis challenged Gay to take a few minutes now and then to "create something beautiful" based on the American Flag--something that would say something in the image. Gay accepted the challenge. Francis did offer to help her with the project. He is shown here considering some past flags and contemplating a future one.

A "Star Spangled Banner" cheer for Francis.

Wings Up!!!

Madilla

PS: If you wish to purchase this Francis, click here.

Larry

As you know, Gay's husband Ron is working in Lawrence, Kansas, home of the No. 1 ranked college basketball team -- The Jayhawks. While out for a walk one afternoon, Ron spotted an Angel Snake and instead of running away, Ron said, "Hi! I didn't know there were Angel Snakes here in Kansas. You are  clearly a Jayhawks fan." Larry was delighted to meet Ron, and now they are fast friends who often roam the countryside together looking for eagles.

Larry was born in Lawrence over fifty years ago and attended the Angel Snake Academy that lies hidden in Watson Park. One fall day when he was quite young, he heard the "Rock Chalk, Jayhawk" chant carried to him on the wind. Following that eerie sound, he flew to the stadium where the fans were in a wild delirium of victory. His life changed forever.

He immediately painted his school sweater stripes blue and red. Upon graduation, he chose a body paint design reminiscent of the Jayhawk's feathers. He keeps his tail hair dyed red and fluffed like a pom-pom so that he can lead cheers at a moment's notice.

Larry still keeps his burrow in Watson Park, so he can be near his beloved KU Jayhawks and is often spied flitting up and down Massachusetts Avenue and around the campus. Since that first game, Larry has never missed a home competition of any sort.

Wings Up!!!

Hiram

PS: If you wish to purchase this paper depiction of Larry, click here.

PPS: Despite yesterday's game, Larry remains certain that the Jayhawks will come out on top.

Get Your Very Own Paper Angel Snakes

After much discussion and wringing of tails, we all decided that we need more paper Angel Snakes to be out there. We realize that they will help us by

1. getting people used to seeing us, and

2. giving us a place to hide when we show up somewhere. (If a couple paper Angel Snakes are already sitting around, no one will pay any attention to a third one.)

To help, you can do one of two things:

1. go to the Angel Snake Patterns page and follow the directions to make one yourself, or

2. starting tomorrow, we will be offering paper Angel Snakes that Gay has made for you to purchase. The ones she makes are really nice. You will like them. 

Wings Up!!!

Madilla

PS: If you have any questions about these things, please email Gay. gay@angelsnakes.com