Making Up My Own Nightmare Character - The Story of "The Zookeeper" | Polymer Clay Timelapse

[@aceofclay]

So this guy started in my head on a random day when I thought "I want to make a character that rides an ostrich" and the rest is history lol. The Zookeeper may not be a blood thirsty, violent villain, but he's certainly no good guy. I really enjoyed making this sculpt and using my new airbrush compressor lol. Let me know what you think of this guy and if YOU have any ideas for mutants! Thank you for being here ❤ -Anthony

[@PascalDeckwerth]

AWESOME I HAVE GREAT IDEA FOR NEXT MUTANTEN CHARAKTER THE BRIDE OR THE POLICE MAN AWESOME OR???

[@jordantoatley1086]

The creative process is an amazing thing XD the best ideas start as random thoughts while doing unrelated things.

[@Anfluffab]

The "Doctor" he's not here to heal you, he's here to harvest you ... ☠️☠️☠️

[@miippi]

Because the mutants are all based on professions, I do think there should be the most evil professional out there. The dentist. I would not like to run into a dentist in a dark alleyway at any time

[@cbkqmom]

Throttle - my vote for the ostrich

[@milleniumonion7223]

I feel like the Anti-Mutant of this one would just return everyones stuff. Which I find funny considering the others are trying to stop these beings from commiting murder/mass murder and then theres this one chasing a guy on an Ostrich trying to get them to stop stealing things

[@catherinetetrault4789]

I think the perfect name for the Ostrich would be "Ozzy"! Nice facial expression 😊😜❤

[@meganjones218]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING TOO!!! OZZYYYYY

[@frostbearbitesgames5246]

I was also thinking ozzy

[@LionmaneElsie08]

“On his majestic mutant ostrich” is a sentence I never thought I’d ever hear. It did make me giggle a bit 😆

[@MikeCampo]

Dude you're levelling up before our eyes. This looks great!

[@paperdoll1982]

I agree! His recent sculpts just continue to blow my mind every week.

[@Jencogneeto]

Felix the ostrich. And I think it might be nice to see the whole group of Hidden World characters you've made every once in awhile. I'd love to see how they all look together!

[@obadijahparks]

I love how the new characters are coming with accessories/buddies.

[@Garouwerks]

I would love to see 3-4 more zoo animals for him. They wouldn't be main characters at all, but would make up HIS zoo.

[@TwospotzArtAndCraft]

That FACE!! You really went to town on getting some really amazing looks there. Plus the ostrich is hilarious!

[@Simply_mystical]

Near the beginning when you didnt cut off the excess wire- it looked reallyy cool! Lmao maybe a mutant who barely looks human due to getting the worst of the curse or something

[@Adam_Flick]

I love your work. I have admired your work for years. So what I’m about to say comes from love. My critique on this sculpture is how he is “floating” above the ostrich, instead of conforming to it. When you sculpted him, you could have put down a barrier so you could sculpt him to fit around the ostrich and still separate them for firing and painting. Everything else, chef’s kiss. I love your videos, art style, and instructions!

[@miippi]

I would absolutely love a longer video of you just showing the aftershots of all the mutants while reading the extended lore of each one like an audiobook. I would listen that video so hard

[@andiyfarr7715]

Great idea! It would be really cool to have all of their lores together in one video in audiobook style! I would totally listen to that too, and I'm sure plenty of others would as well.

[@mirandaford4907]

I think Footloose is a great name for this ostrich. Fabulous detailed work as always. Have a lovely weekend.

[@adriannabcustomfurniture]

His facial expression is on point. It's exactly how I imagine someone like him would look 😂 love it, as always!

[@morissaedwards7348]

Felix is perfect for the Ostrich.

[@ThePhaeriephox]

Apoxy -Sculpt is amazing! I’ve used for so many things! And it comes in white, “stone”, bronze and grey… it’s great stuff!

[@ExtinctBricks]

This is my absolute Favorite of all your mutants! I love it!

[@Shayne007]

Ooo i really like the zookeeper and the idea of him riding a ostrich is really cool 😊

[@amandagermany5933]

I feel like the name of the ostrich should be Concord. Ironically, of course. This week is straight up my alley.

[@diamondsandthings]

Great pair. I think Loki is a great name for the zookeeper. Such detail! Love them

[@brianahawkins8124]

Great job creating the Zookeeper, in my imagination for him & his story he might be more terrifying than Zoonomoly.

[@thotparnassus2617]

Eggbert perhaps would be a fitting name for this egg making bird 😂great sculpture as always …your attention to detail is quite amazing and your story telling gift is alluring

[@chrismuramatsu6600]

Thank you, thank you! I love that the ostrich idea came to you first. I love the expressions on both the zookeeper and the ostrich. The clincher is the way that the zookeeper is bouncing along on the ostrich's back!

[@phoenixdarkstar7364]

I love all the texture! You are an inspiration and i learn so many techniques watching you. Btw, i like Oscar for the ostrich.

[@retrodruid4785]

Steward the Ostrich sounds interesting of an name.

[@shoshanabinyamin]

These two monsters from zoonomaly look so realistic!

[@jeepscreeps]

Anthony! These 2 are spectacular! You're so creative! How about Opus the Ostrich...it means death...(eek!) - and ostriches are known to be very very bad birds!

[@daliacat3396]

Love the stray ostrich feather details

[@AnonPer]

Steed the Ostrich: Whenever The Zookeeper steals everything from someone, he makes his getaway on his trusty "Steed"!

[@CraftyF0x809_TheFoxProtector]

OMG- I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOU AGAIN!!! I USED TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS ALL THE TIME!!! my Little Nightmares phase is coming back, all i can remember from this channel is your amazing Little Nightmares work- and horrifically amazing craftsmanship✨ and i am just SOOOO HAPPY- that this video was this recent- MY GOD, it's always the best when you come back to a channel and see their still posting 😭✨

[@awolbat]

My favorite face sculpt thus far!

[@mayakyen3695]

Oh wow You've moved into Airbrushing! ❤ Great mixed mediums. Its been a while since i watched your vids, such amazing work. I remember when that shelf behind you was nearly empty except for your earlier designs. So Happy to see you still Here!! Every time i feel a little inspiration to get my self back into sculpting. While in mourning, havent been able to lift my hands to sculpt in yrs. But i feel like if i watch more of your vids maybe it will rekindle that spark i lost when i lost my Love.

[@julierochforte7174]

You're a genius! Love your work!

[@lachauntiswashington231]

He looks so cool and funny.😂😂 I like his expression. I think the ostrich name would be Philip .

[@carlettov]

one of your best artwork

[@peachesyuson8989]

This is such a cool idea! Oscar would be a good name for the ostrich 😁

[@AndrewsClayCreations]

He is amazing! So impressive! I love the fact that he rides an ostrich, and it adds so much to the whole piece.

[@jennylawson1980]

Awesome character! So glad you decided on the zookeeper as one. He fits the mutant world perfectly 😊 Oki would be a name choice? Or Alabaster?

[@shulaney4639]

Great face and intriguing story!!!

[@toniwilton4531]

The expression! OMG! So good, as usual. I have always loved watching you work and the characters you share with us.

[@maddieadams75]

Excellent piece of art. Ostrich is a nice addition or the zookeeper is a nice addition. ❤❤

[@YuiBunBun]

It be so cool to see a mother and child as a nightmare where she read it bedtime story something like that.

[@serenadavis5956]

I like the story about the zoo keeper. The sculpture is great. I wonder how long it toke to train the Ospringe so the zoo keeper could sit on its back. Lol. Sorry for bad spelling.

[@salima990]

I am new here, so congratulations on making me have nightmares for the rest of my life and now I’m kind of addicted so thanks

[@elishahankin6465]

Ostrich should be called Oscar of course!😂❤

[@JenniferBotts-b6y]

Another great character build. Super creative idea with ostrich.

[@jeriherman9639]

Another perfect character and ostrich!!🩶🤎🤍🖤

[@billv9220]

You nailed this! Thanks for sharing again.

[@PrincessHeathaB]

This face sculpt in particular is incredible!

[@leisacampbell5420]

I really admire your painting abilities. I'm sure it has taken you many years of trial and error. Hopefully one day I will feel my ability is pretty good too.

[@christoffernero5829]

That's an freaking awesome sculpt, well done!!

[@juliewaters8732]

Absolutely incredible,love it

[@MoonPieMakes]

I love your content - I am always looking forward to your videos. 🎉

[@jeriherman9639]

You have an amazing imagination. All your creatures and characters are so detailed...Brilliant and absolutely amazing!! I would love to have the whole set! You definitely are the ACE OF CLAY!! 💯🖤

[@joshvanbonn925]

The names i thought of for the Ostrich are... Aegis or Osiris they might be cool even as other Mutant or Guids Names if you go with another person's name idea 😁 also love the way the Zookeeper looks yet another unique and awesome Sculpture! 🎉🎉🎉

[@AngeloSculptures]

Amazing as Always!

[@caseyandowen3809]

I love your sculptures

[@CJ-rl4kd]

Yes sir new video for my sleeping playlist

[@kittenscorner6923]

To fit the vibe, let it level off as Ostrich. He wouldn't care to name it. Or really get the zoo keeper's vibe and name it "Bird." Just a thought

[@Sanmanthecreator]

I love it it looks incredible I love all of your sculpture i'm a big fan of your sculpture keep up the good work man

[@deeval832]

Love your content. Your creativity and attention to detail is incredible. I appreciate you sharing your talents with us.

[@SLee89]

Absolutely love this sculpt

[@philipholder5600]

Love this guy. The Ostrich is a fun touch. Why not name him Ace?

[@tracygardner6318]

Awesome job as always

[@BPOC156]

I really like your guide characters

[@Milli-j8r]

How about a serpent guide.

[@stevenbunch1623]

So cool 😎 - inspiring !!

[@nataliabarrios1239]

I’d name the ostrich Juniper ❤

[@noellec27]

I like the name, "Stritch" for the ostritch.

[@corinnetippit7983]

Hey four lingered man...run the other way. Hee hee name Zooey, the zookeeper pet

[@miippi]

I felt immediate dread of winston being sold out, despite the fact that i ordered mine the day the sale of him started and he is watching this video with me. 😂😂😂

[@ichigo8188]

He looks like the meme guy riding a flamingo and singin "in the jungle, the mighty jungle the flamingo flies tonight... oooOOoooOOo"

[@luzjimenez1791]

I love it amazing job with him he looks so cool I made my own will back but nowhere near as cool as yours❤

[@Sarah420Hippie]

Oswald the ostrich 🤩

[@monicaformica1285]

Larry… ❤hugs from Italy !

[@Milli-j8r]

The zookeeper and samson (which is the deer guide)are similar,cuz they both have friends that are animals.

[@Katzztar]

I've got a question, do you have space or site where you gathered all the information on your Hidden World? I need to brush up on the Muses, I know the difference between Mutants and the Guides, but forgot what a Muse is. Also be nice to see a list of who's who in this world. I found your website. While it showcases your art, it doesn't have Hidden World Lore.

[@Milli-j8r]

Quill the ostrich,quill means feathered scribe,which makes sense,because the ostrich has feathers.

[@KuulSHep]

You should have gone with a cassawary, but if you were going for a comic relief mutant, then the ostrich is fine.

[@nicoleguidry5233]

It should be cute and unassuming like Honey

[@CollaborativeDog]

I vote for Turkey. The zookeper might be far-sighted, unable to see things up close. Or Clive. Or Liivingston ("Dr. Livingston, I assume?"). Fun sculpt. I love the creative inspiration.

[@michelle_mitch_p]

Ozzie ❤

[@aleneajacklyn7348]

Oscar or Ollie for the ostrich name!

[@candyjams8416]

Can you do penguin, two face, riddler

[@gallifreyarchives4434]

Where is the rest of the fellowship?

[@dawnclarke3203]

you should make the entity it would be sick

[@gabrielparker3289]

Can you make one called the nail stylist with her hair made out of decapitated fingers with long nails on it

[@joannabaparileszczynska]

Otto the ostrich

[@candyjams8416]

Penguin is next

[@2tone209]

AY UP ACE OF CLAY

[@philipholder5600]

10:24I just had an idea for a mutant. The Comedian. In life, he was a Stand up Comedian. But not a very good one. He was transformed, and from that moment on, those who would hear his jokes would literally laugh themselves to death. This just a suggestion. I hope. You don't mind.

[@LaurenVanDerHoven]

I love the zookeeper he is amazing It's been my dream to be a zookeeper and the ostrich's name should be Arlo

[@GANDALFMithrander]

Filipenso should be the name of the ostrich 😊

[@cyberra0180]

How did he and the ostrich get transformed? Beware of weirdos running around with ostriches in the middle of the night... lol. Will his anti-mutant be a werewolf? Or maybe a cassowary?

[@Lepokes]

I wanna see a mutant librarian!!!

[@jfragale03]

Call the ostrich “The Bird,” kinda in the same vein as the rest of the mutant names. Maybe even touch on his backstory at some point!

[@danielrivera3438]

I can be a trickster too, looks like the Zookeeper met his match.

[@virusofthemind]

I have written about really wanting to see you sculpt the scooby doo gang an maybe a monster I just love them an your style I’d love to see them together I love captain cutler and the phantom shadow

[@JuanitaSuarez-Kay]

Please do some Harry Potter creatures. Your pick but there are some cool HP creatures I would love to see you make.

[@candyjams8416]

Do Penguin from batman next

[@junepegram6004]

So, I'm gonna drop some history on ya. Back during the Nevada/California Gold Rush there were miners all over trying for that one big score. In the mountains of Nevada there is a town called Virgina City and was a true "Wild West" town. So true there is an old Saloon called the Bucket of Blood - aptly named for the many shoot-out and deaths. The miners did not find gold but came across this smooth grey colored veins running through the mines. Silver was discovered. But I digress- Your Zookeeper could not look any closer to Histories Silver Minors. We are talking spitting image even down to the eyes. But remember I said, "Ghost Town". Speed up to 1959 when a fake story sent to a San Francisco paper by a Nevda journalist as a joke. It stated there were camels racing down the streets. One thing led to another and the camel races were born but also with ostriches! This is a yearly event where jockeys have dressed up as miners and ride on the backs of ostriches. I think you may have just created a Mascot for something you didn't know existed!!!😂 How do I know? I grew up there.