EHAG Emporium Halloween Goodies

Happy Halloween All!

Have a couple of goodies for this months EHAG Emporium. I only made four of this themed candy containers, all originals. Here are the Cat Lady and Devil Lady Candy containers.

Vintage inspired Candy Containers, one Cat and one Devil Lady.  Handmade paper  mache figures. They open at the waist to reveal a hollow compartment to hold your Halloween goodies or stash.

Made of paper mache, painted with artist acrylics aged and varnished. Signed and dated on bottom.   Apprx 10"x5"x6"  $158 each. Shipping and insurance included. Payment via Paypal, MC,Visa, Discover, AMEX

Thanks again for all your continued support and encouragement!

Please contact me with any questions hohohalloween@mac.com

 And Have a Happy Halloween!

A Spirited Thank You

Now that I’m catching my breath I would like to send out a quick but heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this years Spirits in Sanford, Wow! So much fun was had. Thank you to the wonderful collectors, faithful and new. Thanks to all the talented Artist that get together and make their creations available. And thanks to the hard working and dedicated organizers that keep making the show a great success and a destination for all Halloween lovers.

That said. time now for some eye candy. Wish I could have been in more than one place at a time so that I could have snapped up all the goings on. Apologize for anyone or thing that I couldn’t catch on film.

The Great Pumpkin who, brought along Mr. Bones, standing and greeting guest by a vintage Hearst outside the gallery.

The fun started on preview night as everyone brought there appetite for food, drink, fun, friends and art.

Couldn’t help a photo op with sweet Robyn who’s gaze was mesmerizing...

Everyone was all decked out in their Halloween finery...

Before long the gallery was packed to the gills… 

We all reluctantly called it an early night in order to be fresh for the next day. It’s a good thing as well cause the crowd was there waiting for us to open the doors to fun.

All in all it was a fantastic time for everyone, and everyone is already looking forward to next year. So thanks again for your continued support and encouragement on behalf of everyone at Spirits in Sanford, see you next year!

The Show Must Go On

The Show Must Go On

Hello everyone. Finally able to sit and jot down some worlds in-between shows. First off a most heart felt thank you to all the collectors and artist that made Halloween and Vine a bang of a show. It's alway been a wonderful venue but, Lesley, Stephanie and Dennis brought in some wonderful new energy and artist. Thank you for all their hard work.

There were the usual suspects of artist and collectors, and many new ones whom Im store be putting H&V on their annual schedule of events. I was alone so I wasn't able to document all the goings on as I wanted to. Apologies for blurry pics.

There were early morning risers that make up the long line that has become tradition at H&V, by opening time it went round the building and down the block. Some of my favorite collectors and all around wonderful people could be found at the front of the line.

Inside was chuck full of pumpkins  and amazing halloween art. Every where you looked there was talent, building excitement and anticipation. I know that it was difficult for me to choose which piece or pieces were going home with me this year within my budget. I can only imagine what everyone else goes through to make that excruciating decision. I only wish is that I could go home with one of everyone's.

Melissa Tereck

Len Bethem

Iva Wilcox

Charles Batte

 

David Everett

Jenny Adams

Jack Roads

It was great fun to catch up with old friends and make new ones all sharing the same enthusiasm for all things Halloween. I look forward to being part of next years show, and can't wait to see what the H&V team has up their sleeves. If this years success was any indication then "the skys' the limit".

Meanwhile Im busily preparing for Spirits in Sanford on October 13th. I can't believe it's only days away. This years line up is stellar and from all  early indications and buzz will be a smash. Be sure to get there early for the best treasure. Now back to packing, and once again thank you for everyone's continued support and encouragement.

Hey everyone welcome to my offering for this months the EHAG emporium. 

Cornman in melon car. This guy is ready to roll on over to your Halloween Celebration. He holds a banner with his favorite date emblazoned on it, removable for storage. The orange slice wheels actually rolls. 

SOLD 
Thank You

                                                   

Driving off soon!

 Quite the grinn on this little feller

Juicy wheels for that extra kick...

Long fingers for extra hold on the wheel..

He measures 11"x11"x6" made from paper mache, painted with artist acrilycs, aged and sealed with varnish. He's $258 including shipping. Happy Halloween

Back in The Swing

hi·a·tus  noun, plural -tus·es, -tus. 

 

a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.

The above definition best applies to my absence from the blogasphere and online presence in general. If you’ve been following me for awhile, you’ll be familiar with my trials and tribulations of which I’ve no need or desire to recount. Suffice it to say “ my cup runneth over…” , with what, I’ll leave to your very capable imaginations.

 As most of you have figured out by now, partly voluntary and partly by circumstance, I have been on hi·a·tus.

 Regardless, it has been most welcome and needed in the end. Funny how sometimes we cannot see the answer, which is right in front of us. That which is most obviously needed seems somehow inconceivable. One way or another life has a way of making you notice and forcing you to react.  It has been a time of reflection as well as inventory. Time to accept my limitations as well as my potentials. Knowing one will define the other and vice a versa.

Time to be thankful for all the goodness and blessings in one’s life. Thankful for kind words, well wishes or encouragement sent my way. Those are things that feed one’s soul and give one strength in the best or worst of times.

Time to plan, to foster thoughts and Ideas, new and old. Someone once said:

“be careful of your thoughts for thoughts turn into words. Words turn into action, action turns into character and character turns into destiny”

I’m not sure if I’ve quoted it correctly, but I believe you get the jist. Having said that, and with all intentions, here’s to endless creativity, boundless energy, healthy stamina, and painless living. I will be pushing new boundaries, redefining old ones, and picking up where I left off.

Some of that time was spent on freshening up spaces, for instance the blog banner above. 

Some, drawing or jotting down ideas like these.

 

 

I hope you’ll join me once again on this new journey. I don’t know where it may lead, but I guarantee it will be fun.

In case you missed it!

The cowds always get into the "Spirit" and dress up for the occasion.

Finally home after a whirlwind season of Halloween fun that culminated in the 3rd annual Spirits in Sanford Show. First and foremost I wish to thank all of you that came. Your support and enthusiasm for my work is what has kept me going through some "bumpy" times. It was great to see friendly faces and to meet wonderful new people and Artist. Thanks also to Jeanine Taylor, Mary Shaw and the fabulous sister's Robyn and Susanne for their putting together a wonderful event at Spirits in Sanford.

Despite foul weather the enthusiasm for all things Halloween prevailed. There were collectors from far and wide, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and even Atalanta.

I was thrilled to meet many of you who have been collecting my work from the very beginning and to let you know that those pieces are the "original original's".

Our little get together seems to be catching on thanks to all of you that attended.

I wish their could have been more time to chat with everyone.

You were greeted as the you entered by by these two characters!

As usual Jeanine and Company had quite the spread for all

ham-man was odd but delicious!

I couldn't have physically done the show without the help of the lovely Deb George and her son.

Allen Cunningham look spiffy in his vintage inspired costume. Wish you could have seen his feet. His creations keep getting more inspiring.

It was great to meet artist Deana Ellis who plied her wonderful felted wares.

I was fortunate to have my table next to Monine Brocco and her creations.

In the background you catch a glimpse of Tracey Jean Kraft.

Up Front were the fabulous and eclectic Melissa Menzer

and Pink Eyed Sissies Halloween Jewelry.

Elaine Thomas and Diane Waldron couldn't make it but shared a table maned by one of the galleries sprites.

These were all from the preview Night, unfortunately the pics I took on the day of the event were with a dead battery. One of our collectors was kind enough to send one of his.

Im already looking forward to next years event. If you didn't make this year mark your calendars for next year.

Thanks for the Memories!

Im just getting a chance to catch my breath from the second stop of this years whirlwind show tour. This past weekend was the annual festivities of Halloween & Vine, now in it's 16th year. Once again it was great seeing old freinds and meeting new artist and collectors. I'd like to thank everyone for their continued support and encouragement that make this wonderful event possible. It is becuase of faithful...familiar and encouraging new collectors that make this show such a sucess for me and all the visiting artist. Faith and encouragement foster hope, and hope in turn brings ideas to fruition.

In the frenzy that is setup and pre-show jitters, I missed some artist.Once my table was setup I had a few minutes to make the rounds before the Hall closed the night before the show, and again early on the morning of the show. I apologize in advance for the quality and spotyness of my photography.

One of the the most magical reasons this show is so wondeful is to be in the presence and company of the whimsical and masterful Jack Roads. His work never ceases to amaze and inspire many of us.

It was great fun to see the return of the prolific Vergie Lightfoot and her creations.

Nicole Sayres shows us some of her wonderful characters after setup.

Another highlight for me was finally meeting the talented Len Betham. If you've ever seen his work, let me tell you the pictures do not do them justice. amazing detail and craftsmanship are evident in every brush stroke and sticht. He was somewher dong the rounds. If you look closely you can catch a glimpse of artist Dennis Hayes in the background. Len was lucky enough to be table mates with David Everet of Chicken Lips directly behind him.

Arbutus Hunters newest creations in spun cotton left me and the crowds just spellbound. I only wish that I had a more crisp photo so that you could see the amazing detail and craftsmanship involved. Up on the stage you can catch a glimpse of Jack Roads and his many admirers.

Who could miss Charles Batte regal creations, that were outstanding.

Of course there were so many others that I either couldn't get to or whose pictures were just not up to pare. Lori Rudolph, Amelia Scheafer, Brandi Mckenna, Lori Ann Corelis, Katherine Weber, Iva Wilcox for starters.

As usual, the line started to gather in spite of nippy weather and quickly rounded the corner as early as 6:30 AM.

The doors finally opened and all the magic and wonder that is Halloween & Vine came to pass once again. I'm already looking forward to next year and another sucessful show.

Of course in just 2 weeks Ill be completing this years whirlwind tour at the 3rd Annual Spirits in Sanford, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing everyone there so do come in join us , it's certaubkt wirth tghe tripic and wonder that is Halloween & vine came to Pass.