LOS ANGELES — The only things missing when Los Angeles’ top air artists get together are inflated egos. There’s something resembling Betty Boop standing in the corner. Pluto, the cartoon dog, is ...

Despite his jovial laugh and bulging bag of balloons, Joel Wilkinson is no clown. He's a "twister." "Clowns actually scare me," he said. "No red noses or big feet for me." The 27-year-old Conroe ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Throughout the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, some New Mexico icons have inflated and launched from Balloon Fiesta Park. There’s La Ristra, Zozobra – and Koshare Gallup.

Like many people, Ryan Schmitt often goes to a bar on a weekend night and orders a drink. With a twist. When it comes time to pay, Schmitt grabs a balloon and twists it into an animal or other figure.

The only things missing when Los Angeles’ top air artists get together are inflated egos. There’s something resembling Betty Boop standing in the corner. Pluto, the cartoon dog, is sitting on the ...