The Remarkable Story of Art Clokey: From Clay to Cultural Icon — The Man Who Created Gumby

Deontae Henderson
3 min readSep 7, 2023

In the colorful world of animation, few characters have achieved the enduring popularity and cultural significance that Gumby has enjoyed for decades. Created by the visionary artist and businessman, Art Clokey, Gumby is not just a green, claymation figure but an emblematic symbol of creativity, innovation, and nostalgia. This article…

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Deontae Henderson

I'm just a dude with a pencil who wrote like a gazillion kid's books.