Santa Diorama

New for 2009: Santa and his Dog

Featuring another one of my favorite designs which is entirely handmade without the use of molds or patterns. Each design is uniquely different and a one-of-a-kind original piece of artwork. The Santa and his trusted sidekick are sculpted out of air dry clay over assorted dried gourds. He sits upon a wooden chair with his hand sculpted stocking hat rests upon the back of the chair as an artificial tree is at his side. He is accompanied by his favorite winter time snack, a gindergread cookie and a hot mug of cocoa.

It is housed in a large dried bushel gourd which has been hand painted in acrylics, glittered and sealed with acrylic spray. The interior is painted black and heavily glittered that sparkles when lighted. It comes with a 7 watt clip light, and has been signed and dated. This is not a toy; please handle appropriately.

Approx. 20" tall x 18" wide.

Special priced at $65.00 + shipping and handling SOLD!

Contact me at lynlockwood@aol.com if interested or I can make one especially for you with your choice of a cat or a dog.

Winter Diorama

Created for winter 2009-2010

Created from a large bushel gourd, cleaned, carved and hand painted it houses a hand sculpted whimsical snowman and his friend the winter hare. A white artificial evergreen and frosted tree are visible in the background. The interior has been painted in Wedgewood blue and heavily sprinkled with German glass glitter. The exterior has been hand painted with a traditional snowman upon a gourd vine with a star filled sky. It sits upon a 10" wooden candlestick pedestal and wooden base. It has been adorned with white tissue festooning and hand made tag. It has been signed and dated by the artist. A 7 watt clip light added sparkle when light.

Only $65.00 + tax and shipping.

This piece has been sold, but I will gladly create one specailly for you.

Fly Me to the Moon

This whimsical decoration has been created from a dried cannonball gourd that has been cleaned and hand painted as a grinning moon. Flying high above attached by a black wire is a 1.5" hand sculpted Santa in his rocket ship along with this toy bag and chenille Christmas tree. Santa and rocket have been hand painted and glittered. Red/green/white tissue festooning adorns the moon's neck as it rests upon a wooden base. There are 4 available.
$45.00 + tax and shipping.

Santa Doll

Limited Edition Santa Doll Decoration:

Created from air dry porcelain clay over dried gourds Santa measures 24" tall and comes dresed in his finest red velour fur trimmed robe with matching stocking cap. A recycled pair of authentic specticles are perched on his nose. He holds a candy cane in one hand and his golden toy bag with magical key in the other. This is a one-of-a-kind design created without patterns or molds.

He can be yours for $125.00 + tax and shipping.

SOLD - thanks!

Hand Sculpted Santa in a Chimney

New for this year. Individually hand sculpted Santa's have been created from air dry porcelain over a dried gourd with sculpted hands and fabric stuffed body. He is popping out of a hand painted paper mache chimney that has been topped with white tissue festooning. Santa is dressed in a jolly red suit and matching stocking cap with natural lamb's wool beard. (Note: fabrics and trims will vary).
He holds 4 hand sculpted candy canes. He comes with a handmade tag and is signed and dated by the artist.
Santa's are available in 4 different sizes, let me create one special for you!
Small....$38.00
Medium...$48.00
Large...$56.00
X-Large...$65.00 + tax and shipping

Cream Chalkware Santa

Cream Belsnickle ...$48.00 + tax and shipping

Limited Edition 2009 Chalkware Santas

New for this year is an assortment of 10 hand poured chalkware Santa's. Each one is individually created from Hydrocal Sculpting Plaster in vintage chocolate molds. 12" tall they are available in Cream, Wedgewood Blue or Brick Red. Each has been individually hand painted, accented with tinsel garland, holds a goose feather tree and heavily sprinkled with glitter. They are signed and dated by the artist.
$48.00 + tax and shipping.

It's Time for the Holidays!

My, Oh My...where does the time go? As I was sitting at my desk, I realized that I hadn't yet turned the page on my calendar, and what a cruel joke. Christmas is just 3 paydays away! Tell me it isn't so! I have been so caught up in the the fall crafting circuit to stop and realize I need to get on the ball.
So just letting you all know that I would love to see you in the next couple of weeks. I have two events quickly approaching.
Saturday, Nov. 14. Holiday Shopping Expo
will be held at the Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, OH
from 10am - 3PM
there will be a variety of vendors on hand
selling their goods and offering services.
Saturday, Nov. 21. Holiday Open House
will be held at 144 N. 40Th Street, Newark.
My sister and I will be offering a hand picked selection of Art
and Longaberger merchandise for your gift giving pleasure.
Be sure to stop by, introduce yourself and enjoy free refreshments.
If you do you will received 10% off your purchase!

Happy Halloween!!!

Have a safe and Spook-Tac-ular Halloween!

Mummy Diorama Lighted Gourd

Diorama Mummy Gourd. Featuring another one of my favorite designs which is entirely handmade without the use of molds or patterns. Each design is uniquely different and a one-of-a-kind original piece of artwork.

The mummy is sculpted out of air dry clay over assorted dried gourds and has been wrapped in stained cheesecloth. She sits upon a dried gourd painted like a jack o'lantern. She is accompanied by a gravestone and hand sculpted bats.
It is housed in a large dried bushel gourd which has been hand painted in acrylics and sealed with acrylic spray. The interior is painted black and heavily glittered that sparkles when lighted.
It comes with a 7 watt clip light, and has been signed and dated. This is not a toy; please handle appropriately. Approx. 12" tall x 18" wide.
Special price until Oct. 31.
only SOLD! + shipping and handling

Contact me at lynlockwood@aol.com if interested.
Happy Hallowee!

The Count Diorama Lighted Gourd

Special Feature lighted piece Halloween Blog Hop
. The is a large artist original approx. 24" tall. Carved and handpainted bushel gourd that is mounted upon a wooden candlestick pedestal. Detailed painting on the outisde depicts The Count, silhouettes of bats and a vampire's favorite halloween items. The interior contains handsculpted and dressed vampire, (approx 3.5" tall), his very own handmade coffin, grave stones and reindeer moss. The opening had been adorned with rust colored garland. The entire piece is decorated with black and orange tissue festooning and a handmade tag.
It comes with a 7 watt clip light to back light the scene.
Special priced until Oct. 31
only SOLD!
Includes shipping within the continental US.
Contact me by e-mail if interested.
lynlockwood@aol.com
I accept Paypal or personal check.

Celebrate the Seaon

There are several opportunities to view and purchase my artwork
in the next 2 months.
Currently scheduled are the follow:

October 17-18 - Apple Butter Festival: Roscoe Village - Coshocton, OH
November 14 - Holiday Shopping Expo: Cherry Valley Lodge, Newark, OH
November 21 - Holiday Open House: 144, N. 40th Street, Newark
December 3 - Friends and Family Winter Art Fair: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Columbus OH
December 5 - Bulldogs Holiday Craft Show, Heath, OH

Halloween Jester

This holiday character is handsculpted air-dry clay over dried egg gourds. He is hand painted and accented with fabric skirting. His hat is composed of clay, fabric and rusted bells. He holds a pumpkin noice maker while resting upon a JOL, which has been created from a dried gourd as well. He happily rests in a large dried bushel gourd that has been cleaned, carved, hand painted inside and out and rests upon on wooden candlestick base. It comes with a 7 watt clip light that illuminates the interior and enhances the glittered field. This is a large piece approx 36" tall. It is accented with black and ornage tissue festooning and orange glittered garland.

This is a one-of-a-kind art piece. SOLD - Thanks!

Don Gatto Cat Gourd

What would halloween be without your favorite black cat? This is mine...Don Gatto. He has been created from 2 XL dried gourds. His face has been created from a handmade and painted papermache and plaster theatre mask. He has a fabric bow and a handmade paper tag. His tail is made from a black feather boa.
Needless to say he wasn't on display long before he found a new home and I almost let him get away without a photo. He was just so fun, I wanted to share!

SOLD - THANK YOU

Gearing up for the Holidays!

Hello to all,

I have just finished a world wind tour of art shows with two more Halloween shows to go! And yes, they were fabulous. All posted designs have been sold! A hearty THANKS goes out to all my patrons.

I am frantically creating, carving, sculpting and painting for the last of the Halloween shows. Do not fear, I have a few tricks up my sleeve for bloggers only. They will be posted in October and then it is on for the holidays with charming Santa's, snowmen and snow fairies. They are due to arrive in Nov.

Again is there is anything you might be interested that I have posted in the past, I would gladly create one special for you. Just drop me an e-mail.

Artfully Yours,

Carolyn

Bone Head Studios: Before and After

Bone Head Studios: Before and After

I just wanted to share one of my all time FAVORITE artists. Her work is incredible and she is a great inspiration to me.

Enjoy!

Thornville Backwoods Fest, Sept. 18-20

Join me at the Backwoods Fest this week-end, Sept. 18-20.

Arts - Crafts - Food -Music

Fri 10-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5

Adult Admission $7.00, FREE Parking!

Held Rain or Shine!

over 250 Artisians

Visit me at booth #122 in the woods on the right hand side of the festival.

I will be reveiling my 2009 Halloween Collection.

Come early...they will go fast......

http://www.thornvillebackwoodsfest.com/

Halloween Blog Hop Oct. 17

http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2009/08/a-hauntingly-magical-celebration-revealed.html

For a trip fantastic...be prepared to be treated! Halloween Hop hosted by A Fanciful Twist.

When subject matter trumphs your values

“What motivates people to buy art?” Part 2

Have you ever fallen into the trap of producing something based upon the subject matter to get a sale, when the subject matter trumps your values? Here in Buckeye country, anything scarlet and grey, regardless of quality, sells. I have produced my share of OSU themed artwork from wooden cutouts to flags to anything someone can stick in the ground to paintings. On average about 50% of my past fall product line was based on this nutty character, and I have made good money. It is a tough line to walk but one that I have proudly done for the past couple of years. I said “NO” to the old college town favorite and concentrated on my Halloween offerings.

So if you are ever out at any of the shows where I am attending, buyer beware there will be no nutty characters in my booth except those with a toothy grin. Instead be prepared to be treated, Halloween just come once a year!

“What motivates people to buy art?”

I am totally politically incorrect and prone to sharing my opinions with any and all - and I thoroughly enjoy a lively conversation with many. I am interested talking about the current economy’s effect on art sales. I believe there are very few people who buy art based on quality, rather than whether the piece depicts their favorite subject matter.

If you have ever attended a local or national art, arts/craft show or on-line; you will know what I mean. Personally I have exhibited at more shows than I can count. I have to say I have honestly been blessed with success over the past several years. But…I am always amazed at the things people purchase. So I am posing this question to you “What motivates people to buy art?” Have you every stopped a customer and asked? I have, I’m curious, and it does wonders for the ego.

Going with the Field of Dreams theme, “If you build it, they will come”, and in the arts & crafts world we joke that “If you put it on a stick, people will buy it!” Seriously, I’ve seen it happen. It has fondly been referred to SOS. SH- - on a stick. And I am not ashamed to admit that I have fallen to the wayside and produced more than my share of SOS. An artist has to bills to pay, right?

Grim Reaper Diorama

Grim Reaper Diorama:

Back view. Hand Painted X-large bushel gourd that has been cleaned, carved and painted with a grim reaper, gravestone and watchful eyes. A hand sculpted clay leaf is affixed to the natural stem.

Interior view. Clay sculpted Grim Reaper has been dressed in a black fabric rope and points to a tombstone below. A white birch tree is in the background with a foggy mist creeps up from the black glittered background. One Of A Kind.

To order, please contact me for pricing and traveling expenses.

Scarecrow Sam

Scarecrow Sam: A true staple of autumn in the Midwest. Sam is created from a canteen gourd and sits upon a wooden candlestick. He has a sculpted nose, paper mache party hat, and raffia hair. He is perched upon an 8" handcrafted, wooden candlestick pedestal. He comes with a handmade tag and is signed and dated by theartist. One of a Kind.

To order, please contact me for pricing and traveling expenses.

Mortimer -Tthe Evil Eye

Mortimer The Evil Eye: Mortimer is a handpainted and sculpted canteen gourd. He comes with a vintage monical and chain, creepy spiders and a poem at his base. He is mounted on a 8" handcrafted wooden candlestick pedestal. One of a kind.

To order, please contact me for pricing and traveling expenses.

Vintage Stack

Vintage Stack: This gourd sculpture has been created from three dried canteen and bushel gourds. a contented Halloween Witch with a hand sculpted nose sits upon an autumn staple. Scarecrow Sam is hand painted and has natural raffia hair. He is sitting upon a vintage style, grinning pumpkin. It comes complete with paper mache witches hat and tissue festooning. One of a Kind.

To order, please contact me for pricing and traveling expenses.

Halloween Scene Decorative Gourd

It's Halloween! Acrylic on large dried bushel gourd. 360° Silhouetted Halloween scene complete with scarecrow, harvest moon, bats, owls, jack o’ lanterns and witch. It is accensted with a hand scultped stem and hand made tag. It is signed and dated by the artist. Aprox 8" tall x 12" wide. To order, please contact me for pricing and traveling expenses.

(Note: due to the natural growth process, a gourds size, shape and densisty will vary which contributes to their uniqueness. Be assured that I choose only art-quality gourds for my products).

Hazel Witchenstein

Hazel Witchenstein is a perfectly pleasant halloween witch. This x-large kettle gourd is created with a clay sculpted nose, hand painted features and tissue festooning. She is approx. 16" tall and would make a fine addition to any halloween collection. One of A Kind. If you are interested in adopting her, please contact me for price and traveling expenses.

Winkin' Moon

Winkin' Harvest Moon and a little special magic...This x-large bushel gourd is an autumn favorite that spans the fall months. He is handpainted and generously glittered with real german glass glitter. A rusted strand of stars adron his stem. He comes complet with a handmade tag and is signed and dated by the artist. (Note: due to the natural growth process each gourd is slightly different in shape, size and density. However, I do my best to hand pick every one to ensure the best art-quality gourds in my products.)

To order one to be custom made for you, please contact me for pricing and shipping.

Jack Collection

Jack's of all Trades:

Add one of these whimsey characters to your halloween collection. All are one-of-a-kind, but can be reproduced by me. Hand sculpted airdry porcelain over dried gourds, each is attached to a spring and mounted in a paper mache, hand painted and decorated box. Eached is detailed with glittered garland, tissue festooning and hand made elements to coordinate each design. Approx 8" tall. Currently available are : Masquerade Rabbit, Harry the Skeleton, Witch in a Box, Vintage stack, and Watermelon babies. (The Pumpkin Wizard and be custome ordered). If interested in any of these, please e-mail me for price and shipping.

New for 2009 - Witchpoo Diorama: Created from a dried bushel gourd that has been hand chosen, cleaned, carved and painted inside and out. The witch diorama contains both hand sculpted airdry porcelain figures of balck cats, and small pumpkin. The witch has been created from a dried gourd with a hand sculpted head. She carries a poison apple and a gourd stem cane. On her head is perched a proper a paper mache witches hat and natural black sheep wool hair. The JOL is a hand painted dried gourd with a sculpted scaredy cat. They are nestled in a bed of natural dried moss. The interior is painted black with a glittered field, and the exterior is painted white with black silhouette of a halloween witch on a gourd vine. It has been antiqued and preserved in a coat of poly sealant. the completed pieces sits upon a 6" wooden candlestick pedestal. Accented with tissue festooning, custom tag and is signed by the artist.
One-of-A-Kind, it will go fast. Accepting orders.
Please contact me for price and shipping.

Magicial Owl Diorama

New for 2009 - Magical Owl Diorama: Created from a dried bushel gourd that has been hand chosen, cleaned, carved and painted inside and out. The Owl Diorama contains hand sculpted airdry porcelain over dried egg gourd owl. He featured a magic wand and a paper mache wizards hat. He is perched upon a hand sculpted gourd vine. In the rear is a hand sculpted winking harvest moon. The interior is painted black with a glittered field, and the exterior is painted white with black silhouette of an owl on a gourd vine. It has been antiqued and preserved in a coat of poly sealant. The completed piece sits upon a hand crafted 6" wooden candlestick pedestal. Accented with tissue festooning, custom tag and is signed by the artist.
One-of-A-Kind, SOLD. Accepting orders!
Please contact me for price and shipping.

Harry Booze Diorama

SOLD! New for 2009 - Harry Booze Diorama: Created from a dried bushel gourd that has been hand chosen, cleaned, carved and painted inside and out. This whimsey Skeleton Diorama contains hand sculpted airdry porcelain figures of a tombstone, flying bats, buzard and a whimsey drunken skeleton with his favorite bottle of halloween spirits. They are nestled in a bed of natural dried moss. The interior is painted black with a glittered field, and the exterior is painted white with black silhouette of a skeleton on a gourd vine. It has been antiqued and preserved in a coat of poly sealant. the completed pieces sits upon a 8" wooden candlestick pedestal. Accented with tissue festooning, custom tag and is signed by the artist.
One-of-A-Kind, it will go fast. Accepting orders.
Please contact me for price and shipping.

Skeleton R.I.P. Diorama

New for 2009 - Skeleton Diorama: Created from a dried bushel gourd that has been hand chosen, cleaned, carved and painted inside and out. The Skeleton R.I.P. Diorama contains hand sculpted airdry porcelain figures of a tombstone, flying bats, and rat and skeleton hand. They are nestled in a bed of natural dried moss. The interior is painted black with a glittered field, and the exterior is painted white with black silhouette of a skeleton on a gourd vine. It has been antiqued and preserved in a coat of poly sealant. the completed pieces sits upon a 8" wooden candlestick pedestal. Accented with tissue festooning, custom tag and is signed by the artist.

One-of-A-Kind, it will go fast. Accepting orders.

Please contact me for price and shipping.

Kindred Spirit

Kindred Spirit. Created from an x-large dried bushel gourd. This winking, friendly spirit is hand painted and has a hand-sculpted clay nose. A vintage monocle is affixed to its face. On top of his head he sports a paper mache top hat that has been adorned with tissue festooning, a paper tag and perched on the very top is a hand-sculpted purple clay spider with chenille legs. He is approx. 11" tall. $65.00 plus shipping

Boo!

Boo! This whimsical treasure has been created from two dried gourds. Hand painted and crafted for your Halloween pleasure. What screams Halloween more than your neighborhood friendly witch and JOL? The witch is topped with a paper mache party hat and tissue festooning. A hand crafted tag and ribbon adorns the hat. The sculpture is mounted on a 5" wooden base. It is approx 20" tall. $65.00 + shipping

Yeah for Fall!!!

Don't you just love this time of the year? Especially if you live the midwest or upper north east; autumn is my all-time favorite time of the year. The studio is crazy busy with dozens of different ideas beginning to take form. Keep checking back for new products will be be added soon!

il Gatto "the cat" Venetian Masks

Authentic:
One-of-a-kind, hand-made Venetian Cat Masks

Celebrate the festivities of the Carnival with one of these hand-painted, hand-made paper
mache and plastered Venetian masks. Similar to Italian masks from Venice called "Gattina".
There are 4 styles in all, however, each mask is as individual as actual cats themselves.
They are available as Jinx -black cats, Jasper - black and white, Trixie - grey cats or
Jezebel - copper tabby/calico cats.

This country folk version can be displayed and enjoyed for their authenticity and beauty, or can be worn for parties or celebrations! They also made wonderful party decorations. The masks are individually hand painted with glittered accents and decorative gold or silver ornate piping a along border; durable but light plaster of Paris masks. Each comes with an elastic cord for hanging or wear. Each has been signed and dated by the artist. $24.00 ea. + tax

Pumpkin Graveyard: Handsculpted graveyard scene of Harry Scary, tombstone and bats. Hand sculpted from airdry clay and hand painted. The scene is nestled on top of a dried and hand painted canteen gourd. the entire piece has been polysealed and glittered. Gourd measures approx. 10" wide by approx. 8" tall. $85.00

Pumpkin Graveyard: Close-up view Handsculpted graveyard scene of Harry Scary, tombstone and bats. Hand sculpted from airdry clay and hand painted. the scene is nestled on top of a dried and hand painted canteen gourd.

Devilish Delight: This grouping of dried gourds depicts the spooky side of Halloween with a sculpted devil, JOL and hairy spider. All hand painted and decorated for your Halloween delight.
Accented with tissue festooning and chenille legs. Approx. 18" tall $125.00

Bubble, Bubble... A fine traditional Halloween witch created from a bushel gourd. She has been hand sculpted from airdry clay and hand painted. Her hair is created from authentic black sheep wool. She carries a poison apple and candle for light. Approx. 8" $45.00

Apple Annie: Has been crafted from dried apple gourd and small coyote ball gourd. Her face and upper torso is hand sculpted from airdry clay. She comes complete with vellum butterfly wings in traditional fall colors, a loaded paint brush, paper mache hat and nylon netting wrap. She can with sit or be hung from ribbon hanger found on her back. Approx. 9" tall. $45.00

Spider! New for 2009 this hairy fellow is sculpted from several dried gourds, hand painted and perches on top of a wooden candle stick. A baby sculpted spider is trying to climb its way to the top. It is adorned with festive trimmings, paper mache party hat and chenille legs. Approx 18" tall. $35.00