Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Heather Kattelman

DV: Lost in Wonderland has a lot going on so let's start from the ground up. The wheels are used to perfection. The best one in my opinion being the pocket watch with the chain going up onto the hood. How long did it take to plan out this piece to get all the little details on there?
Heather: The pocket watch was one of the first design pieces I came up with actually and I'm with you, it's one of my favorite features on the car.  This design really came together relatively quick.  My only delay was is in editing out ideas - there are so many wonderful things that could have been included!  I had to hold back a bit to keep the design cohesive.

DV: What characters are represented on this custom?
Heather: Well there are a few characters... Of course, Cheshire is featured on the hood and again you see his smile on the rear spoiler.  You can notice the White Rabbit in the passenger window and the design nod to him with his gold pocket watch in the front tire.  I also included a Red Queen feature in the opposite front tire with the crown and various card suit symbols and if you look closely, there is a beautiful Absolem Butterfly near the back of the car just behind the hat on the driver's side.   Lastly, to top off the design (pun intended), is the Mad Hatter hat!  Hatter is always the life of the party and was the perfect fit to finish off the design.

DV: The sides of the car convey the whimsical and chaotic nature of the tea party and the movie in general. What are your favorite touches?
Heather: That's exactly what I was going for... This piece was so much fun to create and its whimsical design has a few elements that I really love but my favorite would have to be the Mad Hatter Hat.  I just adore how it came out and would absolutely not change a thing about it.

DV: The Mad Hatter's Hat is the logical way to top this custom off, is the accessory your own creation?
Heather: I knew that I wanted to put my own twist on the hat while keeping some of the original features so, yes, the Mad Hatter hat is a custom creation of mine.

DV: Did you enjoy working on the Vinylmation 95 mold enough to do more?
Heather: Absolutely!  I've actually got two more in the works right now - one is more of a classic "car" for a collector that has ordered one to capture his pride and joy the he owns, a Mustang!  The second is a super-sleek Batmobile that I'm creating in the anticipation of the upcoming release of the new Dark Knight Rises!

DV: Is this custom available for purchase and do you take orders for Vinylmation 95 commissions?
Heather: "Lost In Wonderland" is currently available to purchase for $249 if purchased directly though me. I'm also accepting commission work for the Vinylmation 95 Cars with designs starting at $99.

DV: How can people order a design or submit a commission request?
Heather: Here are all the ways to contact me:

Vinylmation Customations
Heather Kattelman
www.facebook.com/VinylmationCustomations
www.facebook.com/HKattelman
VinylmationCustomation@gmail.com
www.Twitter.com/MYVinylmation

Spotlight On: Custom Vinylmation Artist Heather Kattelman

Today we feature another Vinylmation 95 custom design. This time by a veteran to our spotlights, Heather Kattelman of Vinylmation Customations.

Destination Vinylmation: The "Star Wars Cruiser" is amazing. So much is going here, I especially enjoy the lightsaber battle between Yoda and General Grievous. What is your favorite part about this custom design?
Heather: That's a tough question... I really like a few pieces of the design, but my favorite is probably the flaming Vader on the hood and then the Imperial & Rebel Logo Flames down each side.  Those were quite challenging as I created a unique stencil for each of them which took forever to get just right, but I really love the way they came out!

DV: We have Vader's image on the hood, R2 in the co-pilot seat and mayhem inside... who's in control of this vehicle? The Rebels or The Empire?
Heather: Haha - That's a good question!  Well. I've always been a fan of the dark-side so I did place Grievous in he driver's seat in the design but Yoda is giving him a pretty good fight!

DV: When you saw this car shaped mold was your first thought Death Star in cracked windshield? That feature is spectacular!
Heather: I just couldn't resist adding that little piece of wicked humor!  It just seemed SO PERFECT!

DV: As an artist, what is the major difference between working on a Lightning McQueen shaped mold as opposed to Mickey?
Heather: Whoa, it could be dangerous asking this question. lol  Actually in some ways, I found the cars very similar to work on in that the materials are the same so prep, paint, finishing, etc are basically similar to the Mickey mold Vinylmations.  There is one huge difference for me as an artist when working on the Vinylmation 95 molds... They don't come apart!  I kept wanting to pop off the wheels.  For me personally, I aways take the Vinylmations apart to paint them and use rods so I never have to physically hold or touch the pieces while working on them.  Not being able to do this with the 95 mold takes some getting use to and slows the process down.

DV: Is this custom available for purchase and do you take orders for Vinylmation 95 commissions?
Heather: The "Star Wars Cruiser" has been sold but I'm accepting commission work for the Vinylmation 95 Cars with designs starting at $99.

DV: How can people order a design or submit a commission request?
Heather: Here are all the ways to contact me:

Vinylmation Customations
Heather Kattelman
www.facebook.com/VinylmationCustomations
www.facebook.com/HKattelman
VinylmationCustomation@gmail.com
www.Twitter.com/MYVinylmation

Spotlight On: Vinylmation Custom Artist Heather

We were browsing some of our friend's Facebook pages and came across an amazing new set of customs from Heather at Vinylmation Customations. Take a look:

Fig #1 - Ursula Business Card Holder

This is the design that started it all for me! I needed a business card holder but wanted something "Vinalymation" - it snowballed from there! I've always loved Ursula, but felt she really needed some awesome tentacles that sculpting allows for. This is one of the anchors for the Desk Set and may be purchase individually for $99.

Fig #2 - Old Hag Paper Clip Holder

Probably the most surprising piece for me; I love this one! In her cauldron, there is a magnet for the paper clip holder. To purchase this individually, the price is $89.

Fig #3 - Cruella - Note Paper Holder

Capturing Pongo in the 101 Dalmatians scene was fantastic! Easily one of my favorite movies, this piece was so fun to create! I especially love the living room with the rug & TV. One of my last-minute decisions was to add the paw prints around the bottom. In this piece I really change Cruella by re-painting her coat & dress and of course by adding dalmatian print wrap. This item is available for $89.

Fig #4 - Prince John Pencil Cup & Clock

Certainly the largest piece in the desk set and wow, what a lot of sculpting went into this one! Everyone love coins & jewels, especially Prince John and he just didn't seem complete without his throne :) This piece is also available an individual purchase for $119.

Fig #5 - Kaa Stapler

Bringing together the art concept while keeping "functionality" in mind was challenged on this one. I really wanted the stapler to be able to be used without taking away any of a traditional stapler's capability as some many other desk set staplers have. You can easily add staples and release & open to staple flat against a surface. Kaa can be ordered for $69 as an individual piece.

Complete Desk Set (5pcs) $389

I've been asked about creating these as individual dioramas with out the desk set function; I happy to create these as well for the "Villains-Lover" that doesn't need a Desk Set. Prices are similar to those of the office set, but contact me directly for specific details.

My custom creations may be found at Vinylmation Customations as well as order information. We do LOTS of fun things here! I just gave-away a free 3" Custom to one of my lucky "Fans" and we have a few more surprises coming very soon!

I can also be contacted directly via email at HKattelman@gmail.com