Batty Bertha

 

I have learned more about the figures I am basing these drawings on. They were a Frito Lay give away found in bags of chips. Wow, they should bring that back. How fun is that? 

As near as I have found, this is the full set. I only own five of them. 

More to come!

Cool Ghoul (Reaper)

 

I drew this Sunday. I was in my storage and found the figure pictured. I only have a few of these, but I plan to draw each one. The reaper was always my favorite as a kid, so I started with him. These figures were produced by Multi Products in the 1960s. I was not alive then, but boy do I love the monster figures from then and all the way into the 90s.   

Vintage Witch

 

The Old Witch

 I love a good Halloween witch, but I love my real life witches too.

Trick or Treat!

 Image by me. Poem from the 1978 classic Halloween

Raven

 

Making the most of Summer

 This is my Mr. Halloween persona. Summer is a rough time of year for me. I am allergic to a lot of stuff and the heat is not for me. I do love a good swim though.

Lovecraftian Scarecrow

I love making monsters and this guy is a fun one. 

In the Trees

Every October some friends and I go for a graveyard walk and take strange photos. 

Swamp Witch

 

Twister

 The weather has been pretty rough around here of late. I love a good storm, but we all worry about a tornado hitting. We have had some bad ones.

Killer Fog

 I love the use of fog in horror films it is so creepy to me.

A Ghostly Grip

 For a long time, my creative energy has been rather low. I am trying to get back to my old creative self, but it takes time I guess. Hopefully I can break free of the chilling grip of sorrow and once more make monsters. If you suffer from emotional issues like me, know you are not alone. 

Happy Haunting,

Ethan

Nosferatu

I sold this painting recently. Letting go of the things we love isn't easy. People are even harder. The people I have lost in the past few years and those that have simply phased out of my life have been numerous. It is very hard to handle, but we must find a way. This painting went to a couple who's young daughter loves all things horror and Halloween. I hear it is bringing her much joy and that makes letting go a little easier. 

Something in the Greenhouse

 One of my plant monsters is stored in the greenhouse. 

Spooky Fun

 I teach painting classes on the weekend and this month we raised money for bat conservation. I got to paint a simple but a beloved subject. 

Halloween Spirit

 What do you do to get into the spirit? 

Waiting

 Life from death, such a beautiful thing.

Frankie

 Frankie

Just after we returned from Trans World 

Transworld Photos

 This was last spring but was just amazing.