Skelly in the Sun

The EHAG Emporium opens it's doors once again on Thursday, June 30 at 9pm (6pm PST), and I have a brand new creation to offer. I don't want to give too much away right now, but here is a sneak peak. Hint...even Halloween skeletons like to get out and have some fun in the sun!

See you at the Emporium! http://ehagemporium.blogspot.com/

The Samples are Here!

 

I just received my first look at sample prototypes from ESC Trading Co. that are being built from my original designs. At first glance, I had a tough time telling which was mine and which was the sample! I think that is a good sign that I choose the right company to reproduce my work. With just a few tweaks and adjustments, I will be ready to give my approval for reproduction.

The finished pieces will be created in a type of paper-pulp; this will help give the reproductions the same look and feel as my original construction. ESC Trading Co. is planning on offering 10 of my designs for their 2012 Spring collection.

Seeing these sample photos really helps makes this dream a reality. I think I can stop pinching myself now to see if I'm dreaming; all this pinching is making me black and blue!

Reindeer Round-Up!

With the "busy" season quickly approaching, I'm afraid my posts may be getting more "few and far between." Everything is sneaking up on me...and fast!

I've been furiously working on my 2012 line of holiday merchandise for ESC Trading. Here's a peek at some of my new reindeer that I've designed. I'm loving their skinny legs!

 

Lots more new designs to post. Look for new photos coming soon!

Chicken Lips in ADQ

 

I'm so thrilled to have my work represented in Art Doll Quarterly this month! When the publisher contacted me and asked me to write an article, I have to admit that a wave of fear washed over me. I don't consider myself a "writer" by any stretch of the imagination. When I expressed my concerns to the publisher, she assured me that writing about my work would be much easier than I could imagine. Truth is, it really wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. The trick was to image that I was speaking to a friend about my inspiration and process.  Once I had that vision in mind, the article flowed effortlessly.

They always say when you're speaking in public you're supposed to imagine your audience naked...wonder if that trick works when you're writing as well ;)

I'm very grateful for ADQ giving me the chance to tell my story. Their reader base is upwards of 100,000 people! It's a little intimidating to image that many people will be reading my article. Even more difficult to image that many people naked!

Wednesday WIPs - Dem Bones, Dem Bones

 

Now that I'm back in the swing of "all things Halloween," I'm really focusing on skeletons...and lots of them!  These boney fellows look a little bizarre without their bottom jaws. I always sculpt the jaw separately and attach it at the end - that way I can position it just the way I want to give them lots of personality.

I'm working on big skeletons, little skeletons, skinny skeletons and full-figured ones. A couple of these will make their way to ESC Trading Co. as part of my 2012 Halloween submissions.

Chicken Lips Goes Global!

I'm happy to announce that I recently signed-on with ESC Trading Co to license some of my original creations! This is something that I have wanted for a long time and I have to keep pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming.

I have submitted designs for Spring of 2012 and I just received word that 7 of my designs will be picked up for reproduction. It is amazing to me to think that my designs will be in stores across the US, possibly even internationally! Now, if I could just get Tim Burton to "friend" me on Facebook, I could pitch him about making a movie together (hey, if I'm gonna dream, I'm gonna dream BIG!).

It boggles my mind that right now my designs are half-way around the world in China being prepared for sample reproduction. I pride myself on the fact that my designs are hand-sculpted and that each and every piece I make is a unique piece of art. This will not change. I will continue to make my one-of-a-kind creations for sale online and at art shows - in fact, I have more shows lined up this year than ever before! I feel that this licensing deal is a way to get my designs and name out to a much wider audience than I could have ever of done on my own. Luckily, the company gives me final say on all pieces that will be reproduced so that I can ensure that the quality will meet my standards.

Now that I've finished the Spring 2012 line, I'm already working on Fall 2012! Here is small sample of what I've got in store...

 

I'm so appreciative of all my fans and collectors. Your kind words of encouragement and praise are the fuel that keeps me creating. Thanks for being with me on this exciting adventure!

Wednesday WIPs (Works in Progress)

Far too often I forget that friends and fans want to see more about the process of what I do and not JUST the finished project. So each Wednesday I'm going to make an effort to let you see exactly what is going on in my studio - I'm calling it "Wednesday WIPs."

 

Here are some big "Trick or Treaters" in their "naked" stage. These poor fellows need a coat of paint! These are part of a collection - I can't reveal yet what they are for, but trust me, it's exciting news (I'll reveal soon!).

 

More "naked" creations, although at least the pumpkin has his skin (do pumpkins even have skin?).

 

This guy is almost complete! Just need a good coat of sealer, staining and then he is ready to find a good home.

Thanks for dropping in!