Never Trust the Living!

Via Costume Works.

Deviant Artist-Brian Kesinger

Otto and Victoria characters via Deviant Art. I can't in good conscience post more
than this, as he's a pro and doesn't deserve to have stuff stolen! Copyrights, kids!

I finally caved in and joined Deviant Art. No, I'm not very active, as I have plenty to do these days and am not sure how to get it all done, but I do look at it every so often.

Yesterday, I got a newsletter from them, featuring the art of Brian Kesinger, who started working on Disney's Tarzan when he got out of high school!

Yes. High school. Pretty amazing!

He still works for Disney and does his own art. One of his mediums? Tea! Those watercolor-like drawings/paintings are just delightful!

Do go see the interview with Brian on Deviant Art.

Here's a link to Brian's FAQ page. And a link to his Wordpress site. You can pre-order his new book, "Walking Your Octopus: A Guidebook to the Domesticated Cephalopod" through Amazon. I already did. I'm sure I can pretend I ordered it for my niece or nephews!

Dance, Dance!

Via iFunny.com. As one of the funnies going around says, "I hope I remember how to "Thriller" when I'm a zombie!"

Of course, you could just click below and watch the full video. Come on. You know you want to!

The Dark Hallowe'en Art of Pumpkinrot

It's funny how, for hard-core haunters and Hallowe'en people, the beginning of summer is the beginning of the Hallowe'en season. There are only so many weekends and evenings before The Show (as my friend, Revenant, calls it), and those minutes and days are precious to us.

Planning is key, but before planning comes an even more important factor: inspiration.

I can't think, off the top of my head, of anyone more inspiring in the Halloween art genre than my brother from another mother, Pumpkinrot.

I know anyone reading this post in June already knows all about Rot and his constant inspiration and contributions to the Hallowe'en afflicted. I know this comment may come off as fawning, but it's truly the respect of one artist for another's work, techniques, and imagination.

Since I had a little time to putter around on the net while away on my anniversary trip, I put together a board on my Pinterest page, dedicated solely to Rot's creations. I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you, Rot, for the inspiration you give me and for making me push to do more with my art.

Nine Years of Wedded Bliss!

I posted about my friend, Alan Hirano when he passed away a couple of years ago, and since he helped make my wedding so special, I decided to post the song he helped me to write, record and produce.

Cover art was done by Mike Vosburg, of "Tales From the Crypt" fame.
Sorry it looks squished on the video!

 Just remember, when you click on the CD cover image above, that I'm not a songwriter, and Alan and the musicians and vocalists did all the heavy lifting!

Happy nine years, Mr. ShellHawk! I'd marry you all over again!

Thanks for Your Support!

There are only five ornaments left in the ShellHawk's Creations Etsy store, and I want to thank those who have purchased from me over this past weekend! With the lack of product at West Coast Haunters, I was short on booth and materials funding, and these sales really helped out!

Mr. ShellHawk and I will be celebrating our anniversary tomorrow, and are taking a few days off to head into the mountains for a break, so I won't be posting for a little bit. If you do make a purchase from the store while I'm away, I'll ship your stuff out when I get back.

I'll start taking pictures and posting a few new items to the store when I get some time, too, so keep an eye out!

A Few More for Your Creepmas Tree

The Jack ornaments are almost sold out, so don't wait! I've also added a couple of other Hallowe'en-themed ornaments for you, too...

 Merry Creepmas!

New in the Shop!

New in the ShellHawk's Creations Etsy Store. 

By the way, if you purchase one before June 30, you can get 10% off with this coupon code: JUNECHRISTMAS2013. These make fantastic gifts for any old time of year!

Top Five, No Six, No-- Um-- Reasons I'm Glad of My Part-Time Job

Image via Open Salon. I so want to do something like this!

I survived the first week of work after four years of not having to be at a job. (Yes, I'm spoiled. No, I am not sorry!) It was busy and crazy, and it's brand new to me, so I'm terrified of screwing up. I will also have to manage my time much better so I can make things for upcoming shows!

But I'm glad I have it. Here are my top five six ten eleven reasons for being grateful for my part-time job:

1. Money to go into my kiln fund, which includes the electrician.
2. Money for glazes, clay, and other materials I need.
3. Money to train my dog to do fun, cool things.
4. Money to go into my dream hearse fund.
5. Plenty of money to buy pumpkins to carve for Hallowe'en 2013.
6. Money for a couple more Buckys, because a girl can't have too many skeletons.
7. Money (maybe) to pay someone to make some three-axis skulls and routines for me.
8. Money to further train my dog to do fun and cool things.
9. Money to pay a bartender for the Hallowe'en party.
10. Money to pay for the expansion pack for the Hallowe'en party.
11. Money to pay for website design! Hooray!

Hmm... Might have to cut down on the expenditures a little...

Oh, and? I've been Pinning, today. Check out my Jack-o'-lantern collection on Pinterest!

Question for My Readers

Last year, I made a bunch of ornaments with the face of a certain Hallowe'en royal guy. I made a bunch of them this year for West Coast Haunters Convention, but they didn't arrive at the convention in time for me to sell. So my question to you is---

If I start posting them in my Etsy store over the weekend, will you buy them?

The reason I ask is that it takes time to get everything posted, and if no one is interested in these this time of year, there's really no point in taking time to post them. What I can do is give an incentive coupon for the ornaments, especially for readers.

Please leave a comment and let me know!