While Ringelstetter was working a show in Fitchburg, Wisconsin he was approached by a fan, Ian Murray, who offered his services as a web developer, should Ringelstetter ever need them. Once things settled down after the show he reached out to Murray and they set up a meeting. They decided that they would barter service for service, but specifics were never discussed.
When the site was completed, Murray presented Ringelstetter with a mannequin he had found while he was at the Tyrol Basin Ski Resort. They had been doing some purging and discarded the mannequin, leaving it up for grabs, and Murray jumped at the chance because when he saw it he knew this was the thing he wanted painted in exchange for his work. Ringelstetter was thrilled to practice on a new medium and accepted the project eagerly. The mannequin went on to travel with Ringelstetter while it was being revamped, and was dropped off with its rightful owners just in time for Christmas.
Darienne Keniece