Slow and Steady

As the days grow longer, so do the work hours in my studio. Seems like I've been moving at a snails pace lately, but it's just because there are so many things in the works. Pieces and parts everywhere!

There are several new characters beginning to emerge from the studio and I'm happy to finally see results.

Drucilla Fusspot is a stuffy old gourd who saunters along in her moth-eaten dress airing the remains of her beloved pet crow. This is one of my favorites so far this year and I'm already planning several versions of her for Ghoultide Gathering in the fall.

Re-energizing

Recently we took a break to escape the Michigan winter and visited Costa Rica. The weather was beautiful and we experienced some of the most breathtaking scenery ever. I challenged my fear of heights by walking bridges in the tree canopy of the cloud forest and enjoyed guided tours to see toucans and monkeys in their natural habitats.

Sometimes it takes getting far away from home and what you do on a daily basis to really clear your head and be reminded of the simple pleasures in life.  This sunset photo, taken at the beach in Manuel Antonio, is now my computer screensaver and a daily reminder to relax and enjoy life.

Now re-energized I'm back to work, and the studio is about to undergo a shift from producing Christmas pieces for the Golden Glow convention happening in July, to creating Halloween characters the rest of the year. The change will be good and I'm excited about all the new ideas dancing in my head.

Wishing you a joyous holiday and a new year filled with love.
Scott Smith - Rucus Studio 

Ready or not...the holidays are coming

The Best We Can Do group hopes to help make your Yuletide a joyous one.

Please join us Wednesday,

November 14th at 8 pm (Eastern)

As we celebrate the Christmas tree.

Rucus Studio will have several traditional 

offerings available for this web sale.

http://www.thebestwecando.com

Many Thanks

Another Ghoultide Gathering has come and gone... It's hard to believe after working on the show for a full year it could be over so quickly.
I would like to thank every one who attended the show and those who stood in line for hours. When I learned just how far some of you traveld, I was humbled. Your enthusiasm for my art made the long hours and months in my studio all worthwhile.
Thank you for making this one of my most memorable events yet.

Ghoultide Or Bust

Like gypsies we've packed our wagon full of treasures and are ready to make the journey to the town of Chelsea in the middle of Michigan, for the annual Halloween Artist Spectacular known as Ghoultide Gathering.

We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting the new comers.
Join us at our new location the Chelsea Fairgrounds, 20501 Old US-12 Hwy, Chelsea, MI 48118 on Friday, October 5th from 5pm to 8pm & Saturday, October 6th from 10am to 2pm.

The time is drawing near

The studio is a whirlwind of activity, each day and hour is precious as I prepare for my favorite show -  Ghoultide Gathering - A Halloween Artist Spectacular

I'm very happy with the collection I will be presenting this year and look forward to seeing how the pieces are received at the show.
One of my favorites so far is Catrina In Waiting, a one-of-a-kind statement piece.

Catrina rests upon an antique leather sofa found by a dear friend. Her dress is made from remnants of a hand-beaded lace dress from the late 1800's. On her skull she wears delicate flowers made of feathers that were salvaged from an antique mourning wreath.

Catrina is featured in the

Fall 2012 issue of Dolls Magazine 

I am also very proud to mention that Delmar The Drunken Pumpkin made it into the Fall 2012 issue of Art Doll Quarterly. He is in good company with several of my friends who are also featured this issue.