
Earl: Earl is a brilliant mechanical engineer. However, he has some personal quirks. His diet consists solely of root beer, chocolate chips, and processed cheese. And sometimes he rubs Ben-Gay all over his body just to feel the tingles. He finds reality television baffling but sometimes finds he cannot look away from the horror of oddly-staged human interactions. In an attempt to meet some stable lady creatures, Earl is taking an art class at the local community college. He is pictured here with his first self-portrait. The art-instructor-lady called it 'promising.' This, and the fact there is a cute redhead in the class, gives Earl hope.
Materials: Sock, recycled buttons, hardware, zipper, dried beans (in legs), and polyfil. That small metal thing is his belly button. (Get your mind out of the gutter.) Small canvas with wooden easel. (Self-portrait included in the listing.)
Size: Earl is a small creature. In sitting position about 6.5 inches tall. With legs extended about 10.5 inches. Arm span of 5 inches.
Shipping: $10 (Note: If you're outside the US, please contact me prior to purchasing so I can adjust for international rates. If you purchase it at this price and you're outside of the US, I'll need to cancel the order as international shipping starts at $34 and usually is closer to $64. Thanks for understanding.)
Shipping Info: I take creatures to the post office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Once there, your creature will ship USPS Priority Mail, which generally takes 1-3 days. A tracking number will be provided once it's at the post office. (If you order on a Tuesday or Thursday, it might go out the following ship day.)
Please note: Creatures have small parts and should be kept away from small children and pets as they could present a choking hazard. And, while reasonably durable, they are handmade and designed to sit next to your computer or on your nightstand. They’re not for rough-and-tumble play. Please look at the size dimensions of a creature before you order as the photos may make them seem larger than they actually are. Each creature comes with a printed copy of their story. Thanks for looking!
Anne's creatures are silly, weird, and awesome. Each one has a unique personality and just wants to love and be loved.
The superfluous is the most necessary.
Anne Arthur
Portland, Oregon
I've been creating creatures for 20+ years. Doing so is my joyful meditative practice. And I don't 'make' creatures so much as I help their existing spirits come into being. For that reason, each creature is totally unique. My creatures are like people: sometimes anxious, sometimes confused, and full of quirky imperfections that make them completely loveable. You can follow my creatures on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/creaturesnorthwest