Another project that used to live on the “Shelf of Failure and Shame”. Although it never stays put, it seems to end up in my room, on the couch, on the kitchen table, in a box. I have always been interested in sideshow gaffs and the Fiji Mermaid is one of my favorites.
I started this [...]
I have been thinking a lot about how important a good pose is to the overall content of a Halloween display. We have all seen yard displays that consist of a figure with its arms stretched straight out, shoulders as square as a box and wider than those of a linebacker. While the costume or [...]
I made this in 2006 I think. It was for a contest at Haunt Forum. I cut theĀ stone piece from pink foam insulation board. The small skulls are from Bartell’s drug store. The large skull was cast in mache from a large Boomer skull from Anatomical chart company. The base isnt nearly deep enough [...]
Adding texture and color variation is an excellent way to increase the visual interest of a prop or piece of artwork. Weathering a piece gives a sense of age and creepiness that adds to the overall atmosphere of a display. I have received many comments about the aging techniques I used on my “Pumpkin Baby” [...]