Bluebird Paper Toy by Morgan Gleave & Anywere Launch
Peep UK-based designer Morgan Gleave's first ever paper toy creation: BLUEBIRD! Currently available as a free downloadable PDF via www.morgangleave.co.uk in two versions: Colored and Blank templates. The papertoy comes along with the launch of "Anywere" [CLICK THRU for an introduction/background]
I personally like Bluebird as it is both a character by itself, as well as a "diorama" with it's tree-branch :)
Morgan says: "There will be more paper toys coming soon, and the next one will be more complex and detailed, breathing life into the inhabitants of "Anywere". This is my latest creative project, and one that will involve a real mix of my creative skills and influences."
AN INTRODUCTION TO ANYWERE…
Anywere is a small country town, surrounded by dense woodland, hidden away from the modern world…
The inhabitants of Anywere are many and varied, from young reporters and Pirate Kitties, to ancient Gods, Trolls and Ogres. Due to its reclusive nature, the pace of life in Anywere runs rather slower than elsewhere. Whilst there are some newer sports like skateboarding and BMX, TV still runs in black and white, and radios crackle and hiss with static. There is no true digital age here… it’s as if the clocks paused for a while, then moved on. However, modern life has started to seep through some of the cracks…
The outside world is starting to forge links with Anywere… Young Bob, crack amateur reporter is spreading the word through the Anywere Amateur Reporter’s Club blog, and more will follow!
Morgan adds: "I’ve been working as an artist and designer since 1990, and took the bold step of going self-employed as a designer/artist in 2004 in partnership with Linda, my wonderfully supportive wife. We staged our first exhibitions last year, and now concentrate on my art and getting it out the world. Toys and toy design are the next logical step for me. I love the way toys look and are created, and they suit my style to a‘t’!"
I personally like Bluebird as it is both a character by itself, as well as a "diorama" with it's tree-branch :)
Morgan says: "There will be more paper toys coming soon, and the next one will be more complex and detailed, breathing life into the inhabitants of "Anywere". This is my latest creative project, and one that will involve a real mix of my creative skills and influences."
AN INTRODUCTION TO ANYWERE…Anywere is a small country town, surrounded by dense woodland, hidden away from the modern world…
The inhabitants of Anywere are many and varied, from young reporters and Pirate Kitties, to ancient Gods, Trolls and Ogres. Due to its reclusive nature, the pace of life in Anywere runs rather slower than elsewhere. Whilst there are some newer sports like skateboarding and BMX, TV still runs in black and white, and radios crackle and hiss with static. There is no true digital age here… it’s as if the clocks paused for a while, then moved on. However, modern life has started to seep through some of the cracks…
The outside world is starting to forge links with Anywere… Young Bob, crack amateur reporter is spreading the word through the Anywere Amateur Reporter’s Club blog, and more will follow!
Morgan adds: "I’ve been working as an artist and designer since 1990, and took the bold step of going self-employed as a designer/artist in 2004 in partnership with Linda, my wonderfully supportive wife. We staged our first exhibitions last year, and now concentrate on my art and getting it out the world. Toys and toy design are the next logical step for me. I love the way toys look and are created, and they suit my style to a‘t’!"
