Keeping Orlando Weird

Dan Ballard combines whimsical character design with masterful sculpting and fabrication techniques to bring fantastic creatures to life.

Hi, I’m Daniel.

I’m an Orlando-based puppeteer, character designer, animator, and practical f/x artist. I love bringing creatures and their epic scenes to life. Make your theatre production, theme park experience, or cabaret performance spectacular with my exceptional designs, detailed craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence.