Butterflies and Broomsticks...

I have been spinning my wheels and dusting the cobwebs trying to come up with a theme for this year's product line. Lords knows I can go crazy designing a hundred different ways. This year I am attempting a couple of spring shows and even though there are die hard halloweeners out there, I just don't figure there will be a big market for witches in May. Plus all the witches I know head to the beach. lol! I guess you could call them "Sandwitches!"

So-o-o, it's all about making money and having fun, right?

To give you a hint of things to come I have settled on "Butterflies and Broomsticks" for my shows through August. I found these fabulous painted feather monrach butterflies. They reminded me of some fabulous Halloween Hags I had seen by Prim Dolly. Check out her blog at http://primdolly.blogspot.com/  I can't guarantee anything quite as spectacular as her art, but I always give my best.

An added bonus... they're orange of course! They will flutter their way into the fall line as well. Check back often to see pixs as things progress.

And you never know...a Sandwitch or too may make an appearance.

Easter O'ween Swap goes out to Carapace

Dut, dut, Tada....

Happy Easter O'ween!My little funny bunny is all ready for the big day regardless of the season. A black and white dutch bunny has been created and hand-sculpted from air dry porcelain. He is hand painted and sealed. His whiskers are natural horse hair from an old paint brush. He sports a lime green, glilttered top hat and matching mask. A lime green boa is around his neck as he holds a large gllittered Easter egg. At his feet you will find hand sculpted carrots, small glilttered eggs and a dried gourd JOL full of his Easter Hunt treasures. The entire scene is affixed to a hand-painted 6" wooden base - green base..of course. The piece is approx 8" tall x 6" wide.

I am currently accepting orders for Easter Rabbit sculptures thru March 31. Your choice of colored bunny and top hat, (without mask) and the JOL will be replaced with a gourd bastet. $48.00 includes shipping and handling (within the US). Contact me at lynlockwood@aol.com to place an order.

Sneak peek...Easter 'Oween Bunny Swap

What's a better way to spend a snowy week-end?..creating spooky bunnies for the
Easter 'Oween Bunny Swap. Did I say that I am a Swap Virgin? I am having all sorts of fun and I
re-e-eally hope my swap partner likes what I have prepared for her.

Since I was never very good at keeping secrets...here's a little sneak peek of things yet to come. I have to admit I was hoping to have it finished and in the mail by March 1, but my hectic "real work" schedule has had me hoppin!
Don't worry Carapace...he'll be dazzleing in green and headed your way in plenty of time for the big day!
Promise!

Check out this main site for postings of all the bunny creations.
http://halloweenjinglesbellsboo.blogspot.com/

Winter Welcome!

I had a client request a winter themed diorama that she could display throughout the winter.

Here is her creation.

the entire piece is approx 18" high by 30" dia. I have used a large dried gourd, cleaned inside and out. The interior is painted in sky blue and heavily glittered with German Glass Glitter. It sits upon a round painted wooden base.

I have hand pointed the outside with a coordinating snowman and of course a blue gourd vine. Inside it holds of hand sculpted snowman from airdry clay over a small coyote gourd. He carries a paper welcome sign, hand sculpted top at and is joined my hand sculpted red birds.

A white bottle brush tree and a hand glittered tree branch are in the back ground. It comes with a 7 watt clip light so it can be illuminated from within and is accented with vintage white garland, white tissue festooning and a decorative ribbon.

If you have an idea you'd like to see, please drop me a line and I would love to create something special for you. I can be reached at lynlockwood@aol.com.

God Bless!

Carolyn

Another month goes by...

Well, I don't know about you but 2010 isn't wasting any time scurrying along. Here we are already into February and the creative juices are flowing and I have yet to clean my studio and make it ready for new ideas, supplies and creations headed it's way.

I am planning to exhibit in a few Summer shows this year...sort of a preview for the Halloween season. My sketch book is full of delightful characters from a twisted homegrown circus, Alice and Wonderland to Sand "witches".

The show season is booking fast and hopefully I will have a schedule to post of where and when I will be. I am looking forward to heading to the studio and bringing my visions to life. So until then....Enjoy the snow!

Carolyn

2010 Art of Gourdology

To those of you who are new to my blog...
I offer whimsical, seasonal-themed folk artwork. Like all my whimsical creations, my designs are entirely hand sculpted and painted. All designs contain a gourd in one fashion or another. I may make more than one of a particular design, but each one will be different from all others. You can be reassured you are purchasing a unique piece of quality artwork.

Each piece is hand sculpted with air dry clay porcelain or clay over an armature either of wire, wood, gourds or a combination. They are then coated several times with Gesso, sanded, hand painted with acrylics, aged and then sealed with varnish.

Finishing touches may include a dusting of German glass glitter, assorted fabric and findings, tissue festooning, vintage garland, and/or hand sculpted or re-purposed accessories. Each piece is signed, numbered and dated by me, Artist - Carolyn Lockwood.

I have been producing artwork for local and national shows for over 30 years. What began purely as a creative outlet, has evolved into an obession of sorts. In addition, I have been employed as a designer at several stages in my professional career. However, producing artwork is not my full time profession.

Inquiries and commissions are always welcome. Wholesale is yet another avenue I have yet to explore, but I am always interested in something new.

Wishes for the New Year

Reuniting...feels so good! I spent a fabulous mini vacation with my bff's from high school over the Christmas break...and I have decided that this year will be all about reconnecting and reuniting with friends and loved ones. Here's wishing you all the very best this year and lots of love and creativity coming your way! Carolyn