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.

Ready To Roll!

The day is finally here when Im all packed up and ready to roll to

Halloween & Vine.

It is an amazing collection of artists from all over the country, even a few from across the border! so I guess I should say Continent. The purpose is to showcase the best in original Halloween creations. I am fortunate to be attending for my third year. please visit the web site for details...

Then wrapping up with this years fantastic Spirits in Sanford.

Hope you'll join us at one of these fabulous events.

There's bound to be one happening near you so Please stop by my table and say "hello!"

Nothing but Blue Skies!

Clear Skies!

SpookyTime Jingles Soiree.

Despite doom and gloom forecast and media hype on New Hope's rains, the skies cleared up and most roads and bridges re-opened the day of the 2nd Annual STJ Soiree last Saturday. Thank you to all the dedicated collectors and artist who participated in this event and truly made it a success for us all.

There were lots of familiar faces a couple of MIA's and some wonderful new one's that kept us hoping for most of the day.

Luck stayed with us till early afternoon then the skies stopped cooperating. That is, till Dani shook my halloween rattle at the skies and we were back in business.

Even with all that was about us, rains, floods and hype, not only did people show but many were calling asking how to get around the obstacles and make it to the show. Now those are dedicated fans! bless you all.

The fun didn't stop at the end of the event, Dani put together a great surprise ending for everyone in the form of an after party. Of which, Im just recovering enough to finally make a post. I'm already looking forward to next years Soiree and how this years event will be topped.

In just a couple of days I'll be happy to be at this years Halloween & Vine,

Then wrapping up with this years fantastic Spirits in Sanford.

Hope to see many of you at the remainder of this years fabulous events!

It's Show Time!

A Lemony Season!

My how time does fly! Especially when life hands you lemons by the bushel. All one can do is make lemonade... like mad, and that's what I've been trying to do. So many Shows in the coming weeks. Between commissions and show preparations it's no small wonder that I've been slack on postings, apologies are in order.

Somewhere in a sea of bubble-wrap and boxes I found a moment to put some words together. Albeit disjointed, rambling but words nonetheless. The first shipment went out Thursday and another one sits ready and scheduled to go out next week. Some of the works produced during this craziness you can see below.

I have done as much as I can do before flying off to the first event, the 2nd Annual SpookyTime Jingles Soiree.

Im always grateful for all the encouragement and support from the online community, some of which of you I am now happy to call friends. I look forward to seeing many of you again this year at all the upcoming events. I've been amazed by the scope of work that you've all executed and I've been trying desperately to keep up, I hope I've met the task.

In just a couple of weeks time I'll be happy to be at this years Halloween & Vine,

The final icing on the being Spirits in Sanford.

It will be a whirlwind season, but a fun one. Hope you'll join us at one of these fabulous events.

There's bound to be one happening near you so come on down and introduce yourself!