I've got it covered!

Today I found the new autumn issue of Art Doll Quarterly in my mailbox, and I'm so excited to share that one of my pieces made the cover!

The peg-legged pirate cat is a character I've had in mind for some time and was finally able to make it happen. My hope is to have a few variations of this fierce feline and other new Halloween pieces at Halloween & Vine and Ghoultide Gathering later in the fall.

The autumn issue will be on newsstands at the end of July. You'll find a feature article about me with samples of past works and my postcard set. I'm honored to be in such good company with the talented artists in the issue.

It was a pleasure working with the people at Stampington & Company. I'm amazed at how many quality publications they produce. Great resources for showcasing artisans and crafters.

Thanks Art Doll Quarterly for including me!

More show business

I've been working on ads and promotions for both Halloween & Vine and Ghoultide Gathering this past week. Seems so early, but when you consider magazines work about 5 to 6 months in advance, you can understand.

This year we'll have a full page ad for both shows in Somerset Holiday & Celebrations Vol 3 2009. The issue is due on newsstands in late August or early September.

In addition to print advertising, I just created a "fans page" on facebook for Halloween & Vine and Ghoultide Gathering. You can click on the links below to see the pages and become a fan.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halloween-and-Vine/107061624082

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ghoultide-Gathering/96441446373

Also, if you are a fan of facebook, you can also keep an eye on me or become a friend. Click here

The Sea Is Calling

Here are a few teaser images of what I'll be offering during 

The Best We Can Do Echos of the Sea Challenge. 

The update will happen tomorrow, June 4th, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time.

I'm so excited about the one-of-a-kind pieces I've created. 

In addition to the Echos of the Sea theme, we were also challenged to create work in small scale or miniature. All three of mine have miniature elements as part of an overall larger piece.

Don't miss the boat!

Something different from the studio

I thought it would be fun to make a set of four Halloween postcards featuring a few of my favorite pieces. The postcards are true offset lithography, printed in muted tones on heavy cardstock with a rich matte finish. Cut to 4" x 6" each card has rounded corners giving them a great vintage feel. The backsides have the look of antique ledger paper and offer plenty of room to write a haunting message.

The set of four is $12 with shipping included. 

Drop me an email if you'd like to place an order.

EGG-cited About Our Challenge

On Sunday, March 8th at 8 p.m. (Eastern time) our first challenge of the year for The Best We Can Do will be on display. If you haven't already visited on the group website, our theme is "It begins with an egg". As an extra challenge, one of the three pieces we each make needs to be a container. It should be great fun to see the different interpretations created by this group.

The thought of spring and warmer days coming gave me plenty of inspiration. Here are a few teaser photos of what I'll be offering.

Go to the show website on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. for a link to the sales page. Please remember to clear your web browser's cache or history in order to see the link.

p.s. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Sunday morning for daylight savings.

COLD!

Old Man Winter keeps hold of us here in Michigan. This picture is the view out my window. Icicles decorate our house like crystal garlands.

With so much cold weather there really hasn't been much to do but stay inside and work. I've been keeping my hands busy with sculpting and working on orders. The snow outside has made it easy to stay in a Christmas frame of mind. Here is a shot of three newly sculpted Belsnickles that will most likely debut at the Golden Glow convention in Sacramento this August.

I've also been working on my show schedule for 2009 and looks like it will be another busy year. Check out the Events page on my website to see what I'm planning.

For those of you who have been collecting my reproductions designed for Bethany Lowe. I'm sorry to say I have decided not to continue with new designs. It was a tough decision as there have been so many of you sending kind notes of thanks and encouragement. No, I have not signed with another company, and there was no problem in the working relationship. This is something I needed to do for me as an artist. I will continue to make pieces in limited quantities, one at a time by hand, and in my own studio. 

Now it is time for me to take a quick break and try to thaw out in Florida. I'll be back in a week and most likely back to winter... brrr!