Cray, Cray, Be Gone!

On occasion   time seems to run away from you and you only notice its passing when its smacks you in the face.  That was the case when I saw the date of my last posting on this Blog. I was so caught up in cray cray that I would forget to breathe. After a long inhale and exhale I think I’ve caught by breathe. If you been following my sporadic Facebook postings you know of the cray cray I refer to, no need to elaborate, for those that haven’t lets just say that your health is the most precious gift and blessing we posses.

What kept me sane through all the madness was my art, however infrequent I was able to create. I managed to keep a steady keel in rough waters. I’m posting some of the WIPS here so you can see what’s coming down the pike. 

                                             

On another front, I was determined to submit some artwork to various publications for consideration. That effort, I’m happy to say, bore fruit. I’m thrilled to announce that some of my work will be in this falls editions of Art Doll Quarterly and Somerset Holidays and Celebrations.

Surprisingly enough another accomplishment is the opening of my Etsy Shop…Finally! So now, those of you that cant make it to either Halloween and Vine or Spirits in Sanford can always get your Halloween fix there year round and not miss out on the fun.

                                             

Of course as usual I look forward to seeing a lot of you at this years Halloween and Vine and or Spirits in Sanford.

Trilogy of Terror and GI Joe's

Hey everyone just trying to stay on schedule for the upcoming shows. Life has a way of throwing stray balls at you and I'm no exception. With my busiest show schedule yet my shoulder injury seems to be flaring up badly, hence the lack of postings.

That said, I thought I'd share some of what I've been busy with. My village people got some clothes and hats. I've also been playing with backdrops for them, maybe eventually they can become cards, you never know
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But they were a little lonely so I started a new batch, thanks to miracles of pain medications. Some friends will be coming by to help me with the basics, priming, base-coating etc. in exchange for pizza.

Creations seem to be coming out of the woodwork or out of the oven literally.

They do seem like something out of Dawn of the Dead, or better yet "Trilogy of Terror".
I know I'm dating myself but does anyone remember Karen Black in that.

The segment was called "Amelia"


She brings home a Zuni doll, the chain binding the warriors spirit falls of, the doll comes to life and the fun begins.

I was terrified for days after, and hid all my GI Joe's just in case.
Compared to today's technology the Zuni doll's movement seem comical, but in it's day it was very effective. The story still holds up it's just the juju that seems childish.
Well I gotta get back to my dolls so that they can come to life in time for their debuts. Thanks everyone for your continued support and encouragement.

Belated Greetings and new WIPS!

Please bare with me for my lack of postings due to unforeseen priorities that arose. As I get those under control I hope to resume posting regularly. That said, Happy belated Everything to All! I must take the time to thank all of you for your support and encouragement that enables me to continue this thing called HohoHalloween.

I finally have my studio back and ready to start full gear for this year. I had rearranged, reshuffled, and reorganized in anticipation being extra productive for 2010 back in November. Of course life had other plans, hence the delay. I've so many Ideas and plans in store that I know will be exciting for us all.

One of those will be a Newsletter to keep everyone abreast of my latest offerings, events and community news.

Here are my latest WIPS in progress. We have a teapot, luminaria and a candy container for Halloween.

I also have a sneak peek of an offering for Valentines. He'll be holding a bouquet of flowers in his outstretched hand and be able to hold a ring box in the hand behind his back. At least thats the plan.

Don't forget to check out this months offerings at STJ. I was not able to offer anything this mont but will be back strong next posting.

Also I hope everyone will be looking forward to EHAG's upcoming Emporium on the 31st of each month.

Well back to work for me.

One last thing, as most of you are now learning there was a devastating earthquake last night in Port au Prince, Haiti.

I'v added this link for those of you that would like to help in some way.