Ricky Syers is one of the most talented and original puppeteer I’ve ever seen. This talented artist creates tiny little creatures based on real people he sees at the Washington Square Park in New York. Each of these characters has a beautiful story behind that put a smile on many people’s faces.

Here’s one of his most popular creations, Stix, a tiny old man with alcoholic problems. This character is seen dancing, sitting on a bench, smoking cigarette, and of course drinking wine–cute!