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Above is another ode to one of my artistic heroes, the great Will Vinton. Creator of the inimitable California Raisins, coiner of the term "claymation," and inspiration to aspiring claytooners like myself, Will's work has captured my imagination since I was barely old enough to squeeze Play-Doh. When I was commissioned to do this piece, I was elated, and yet intimidated. I'd sat at the feet of these wrinkled grapes for far too many years to do them any injustice. But I know a (wo)man ain't supposed to cry, so I put on a doo-wop album and got to work. The result took me (and I hope you) by surprise, I must say.
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