Climb Aboard the Halloween Hayride!

I have always wanted to climb atop a wagon filled with hay for an old fashioned hayride, especially on Halloween! The fall colors surrounding me while enjoying the crisp country air. Now, I've finally gotten my wish...at least I can dream. Take a peek at my latest watercolor now on eBay.

Enter the EHAG Emporium Blog Giveaway!

All of you Halloween art lovers will find another outlet to get your fix, only this one is free! The EHAG Emporium is giving away three awesome Halloween ornaments to ONE lucky winner! You need to leave a comment on the blog to enter and there's opportunities to be entered multiple times. What are the prizes?

The three giveaways this month come from Sheila Bently, Chris Klinger and Allen Cunningham, respectively. So hurry over to the EHAG Emporium to be entered. The winner will be announced the day before the Emporium unveils the next selection of art offered by EHAG's juried artists. So remember, one giveaway winner will be selected July 30 and the EHAG Emporium art unveiling takes place on July 31. Sounds like a spooktacular couple of days! 

The Haunted House on the Hill

The moon is bright and fall is here. By the looks of things at this house, it's Halloween! Three young trick or treaters stand outside the gate. Do they dare head in for some candy? This is a 9"x12" watercolor celebrating my favorite night...Halloween! Lots of detail in this piece, which can be framed to an 8x10 if need be. Available now on eBay. It's always Halloween in Wilcox Manor!

Happy Birthday STJ!

Don't forget to stop over at SpookyTimeJingles.com to see what the celebrating is all about. Fabulous artists selling Halloween and Christmas all year round for two years running! The festivities also mean lots of door prizes this month. Drop your name in the hat for a chance to win, or make a purchase for even more chances at grabbing a prize. I donated a little Christmas ornament for the event. Remember, it's the 13th of every month, which happens tonight Eastern! Grab your favorite beverage and take a stroll through all the delightful contemporary folk art. See you there!

Spirits Rise!

She calls to those who have crossed over, asking for their guidance and for answers. What spirits will she awaken using her crystal orb? Find out as she makes her appearance on July 13, when the original mixed media art becomes available on SpookyTimeJingles.com. The spirits have told me there will be much art to be had! 

Stay Close

It's Halloween and the moon is full. Stay close while we tour the town cemetery. Who knows what lurks in the shadows there. You don't want to be left behind! An original Halloween watercolor  available on eBay, starting Sunday, 6 pm, PDT. Happy Haunting!

Beware of Odd Encounters in the Woods

As you may know from my last post, I met a tree gnome and actually snapped his picture. What I didn't tell you was the old witch we met during our meanderings in the forest. She was a bit creepy and invited us in for tea. Thankfully, my husband and I had to get back to our visitors, so we couldn't accept her invitation. I don't know if her disappointed expression was because she was lonely or because she had something unfavorable in mind! You'll find her art-card-sized watercolor portrait on eBay, here. You never know who you'll meet in the forest these days! Happy wanderings!
 

Homecoming and Graduation

For the past few weeks, we've been focused on our son's high school graduation. Not only was there the ceremony, but a senior picnic, senior photos, senior barbecue and grad night, in which directly following the ceremony the students were whisked off to a USS destroyer docked in Oakland and outfitted with all sorts of games and activities. The night culminated in the 200+ recent grads hopping onto a boat and crusing the San Francisco bay with more music, games and lots of food and espresso. They didn't get home until 6:15 am the next day!

While our son was off having a good time, we had family and friends staying with us. So we took a day trip to Muir Woods in Marin County. If you've never gone, it is one of the few remaining places in the world where giant redwoods still tower above the land.

Some reach as high as 260 feet and are as old as 1,000 years! They are magnificent sentries near the coast and are among the oldest living things on earth. We even spotted a few deer that came down from the hills to feast on the lush carpet of greenery.

And...I even found a tree gnome!

Do you see his profile? He is looking to the left of the screen, with his button nose and big chin! I just knew the forest there was enchanted!!

With all the entertaining, sightseeing and celebrating, I managed to finish a watercolor "Halloween Homecoming," and post it as a "Buy It Now" listing on eBay.

I hope you are enjoying the start of your summer.

A Window to Your Soul

...at least that's what they say of our eyes. I've created a few more of these handmade ornaments with black glass glitter and a vintage image of an eye that follows you around the room. A bit creepy? Yes. And there is something about these little gothic pieces that makes me feel as if someone truly IS watching. Because they are made by hand, each is unique in its own way. And you never know if this is a window to a magical world with someone looking in on the other side! Available now on eBay and in my Etsy shoppe.

We Can All Use a Bit of Halloween

Wow...Glitterfest was here and gone in a flash! But I used my little Flip camera to share a bit of the experience with you. And even though it was Glitterfest spring, I brought some Halloween to share with the shoppers. As many of you love October 31 as I do, it comes as no surprise that I sold many pieces celebrating All Hallow's Eve, in addition to my mermaid inspired art.

I hope to have a few more pieces up on eBay in the next week. "Hope" is the key word. Our son is graduating from high school next week and lots of family and friends will be staying with us. Soon, our son will be heading off to LSU for college. I am so happy for him, with a merit scholarship to boot. But of course, I will miss him so! Life is full of change, and we can only hope for the best.