I'm sure you don't want to hear this but: there's only 86 days or so before Hallowe'en! Last weekend Mom and I got our regular stuff done and then took a day to work on our cemetery props. We're both very excited to have been invited to put our graveyard up in Elora, Ontario, for the
Scare Fair weekend, October 19-21. Thank you Julie and Tim for including us in your spooky fun, we're so looking forward to Monster Month!
Here I am painting tombstones. The rat (and other images) were "burned" into the styrofoam using black spray paint. And I was THRILLED later on when Mom pulled down the welding torch and we discovered that it does indeed melt the foam so I can do all the lettering with this tool! Awesome!!!
And here's Mom resurrecting our Corpse Bride. This Bride was on our lawn a few years ago but vandals forced us to take her in and we didn't use her again... until now! Mom created a very sturdy neck and shoulders while still having access to the on/off switch at the base of the skull (which lights up). The gown is indeed a real one, her spine is a stem from a Christmas tree, the base is an umbrella stand. She still needs a veil and flowers, and white gloves, but we're well on our way!
Took these shots after setting up for Culture Days (this weekend) at Factory 163! Here I am posing with our corpse bride who "hands out" pamphlets to our Hallowe'en Studio Tour!
Here's our informative and fun bat display!
And here's my table! The 8 pieces are displayed like art and look amazing! And look at the warehouse, what an incredible space, with Desmond Healey stage sets placed around as backdrops! Wow!
And my new love! Across from us is a fellow who makes harps... what a beautiful instrument... I was encouraged to pluck a few strings and the sound and vibration are incredible. It's easy to think of this creation as a living thing.
