There's no need to fear! OOOoverbarrel's here!!

My friend Phil "Overbarrel" is the Steven Spielberg of the Poser art world, putting these puppets through paces and puns with a panache I've never seen done anywhere else with that program!  First of all, here's a minor example of his always clever staging:

Next, notice the sensuous textures and lighting here, the subtle twists he gives the figures, and the exquisite expressions!

But best of all-- is his sensahuma!  Overbarrel cartoons are hilarious and horny!  (Or is that "horney?")  Well, anyway, here's one of the opening shots from his 2005 production for Springrose's birthday-- a Tail of the Old West!

That's Wolfie as Wyatt Arf, and Phil as the Old Ager.  The bumfighters square off to see who will win the honor of birthday-spanking Springrose and the rest of the gals at the Long Switch Saloon!  Bat Smackherbum calls Wyatt out, treading across the floorboards with a CLUMP-CHINK!  CLUMP-CHINK!  CLUMP-CHINK!  Wolfie, that, is Wyatt Arf, not having boots and spurs, approaches with a PAD!  PAD!  PAD!

But wait!  Who is that man with no name just lighting his cigar in the corner??!

I love how the redhead automatically throws her hands protectively over her bottom!  And it is indeed Mr. Swingwood who winds up with Springrose over his lap, and then over his shoulder, disappearing up the stairs as she grins giddily!

Now, in the latest Overbarrel show, "Takin' Charge," Clint returns in the role of Ranch Hardin, the new foreman who takes Boss Becky to task, and over his knees!  You can tell this is now the New West, 'cause all the put-upon employees whip out their cell phone cameras!!

Now, If you went to see the latest Harry Potter pic this weekend, here's an Overbarrel creation called, "The Switching Hour!"

And we close with the warmest of season's greetings, the Overbarrel Family Card, 2010!!