I Think I'm Getting the Hang of This
Submitted by Ghoul Friday on September 9, 2009 - 8:41am.
The benefit of making the same type of item over and over is that you (hopefully) get better at it. The pumpkins also lend themselves to experimentation when it comes to carving and painting, so I'm not bored with them. In fact, there's a certain joy when I finish a pumpkin with a particular expression slightly different from the rest. I can't help but grin (or frown) back at them.
I'm also starting to discover finer details, ones that enhance the slightly withered look or provide a more animated face. It's really subtle, but to my eye makes a huge difference.
This group is tagged for the Halloween show next month. Next up: some more little hooters.
What medium are you using, if I may ask? They look fabu!
Happy 09-09-09
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Submitted by Ravencrow (not verified) on September 9, 2009 - 9:13am.I use Super Sculpey and paint them with acrylics.
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Submitted by Ghoul Friday on September 9, 2009 - 9:18am.You've been busy! Love the ones with the sad, bewildered expressions :)
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Submitted by halloween spirit (not verified) on September 9, 2009 - 9:44am.Hey, Could you re-send your address, please?
Thanks!
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Submitted by ShellHawk (not verified) on September 9, 2009 - 12:07pm.The expressions are always what set these little fellas apart. Especially that one in the front row (all the way to the right). He looks like he's not quite ready to go out and play.
Between your pumpkins and your Underbiters, I think it's clear that you've got a handle on how to manifest a little personality in your work. And that goes a lot further than most artists realize.
Bring on the...Haha, I just caught myself...Bring on the owl-inspired creatures!
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Submitted by King Unicorn (not verified) on September 9, 2009 - 12:34pm.Always love these little guys. You should make a pumpkin carousel.
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Submitted by kimily (not verified) on September 9, 2009 - 12:43pm.I LOVE these little guys! I'd be giving each one a name and a whole life history, but then, I'd never be able to part with them. Beautiful work.
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Submitted by Auburnhairedartist (not verified) on September 9, 2009 - 3:22pm.Thanks for sharing! That is the coolest picture - ever. It is my new wallpaper at work!! :D Thank you!
They look fantastic, you are just too talented.
Cheers!
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Submitted by the Frog Queen (not verified) on September 9, 2009 - 6:05pm.I love the one in the front row in the very centre. He's all adorable and smiley.
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Submitted by Holly (not verified) on September 10, 2009 - 5:05am.It's always interesting which pumpkins appeal to different people. Everyone has their own taste, and I can never predict who will be most popular. Holly - that's my favourite one for shape. :)
Frog Queen: Woohoo! Made it to as a wallpaper! :) I would have made the picture nicer if I'd known.
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Submitted by Ghoul Friday on September 13, 2009 - 11:05am.i tried to leave a comment on this yesterday and it did something weird. so now, i'm back!
i love how they are all so different!! i like the melancholy-looking ones the best!
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Submitted by Diane (not verified) on September 14, 2009 - 2:34pm.Yeah, there was some problems with the spam filter, but it's all good now :)
And yes, they are officially little hooters. People got a real kick out of the name when they saw the signs on the display table.
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Submitted by Ghoul Friday on September 14, 2009 - 2:47pm.I bought 3 little pumpkins from you at Festival of Fear, and I love them!
You do such a great job of them...hopefully I will eventually have more little critters, creatures or ghouls to add to the collection.
All the best!
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