I’m always drawn to any kind of angler fish art or sculpture (it’s a bit like my odd penchant for Predator). Kezeff has a wonderful handmade model of this special fish in his gallery:
If you like this, check out the felted angler and Cuddles (a quick project of mine that is nowhere near as awesome).
A couple other favorites from Kezeff…
And very reminiscent of Stephen Gammell illustration…
See more here.
This is one of the greatest charity projects I’ve ever seen! Combine unique art, one of my favorite subjects AND one of my favorite organizations (St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital) and you get the “IT’S ALIVE!” Project.
The “Its Alive” Project celebrates eight decades of the Frankenstein Monster by presenting 80 re-imagined Life Size Boris Karloff Frankenstein Busts. Each of the 80 artists have been asked to recreate the monster in their own vision, style and hand.
See the amazing collection for sale here.
Read a brief excerpt on the St. Jude mission (and see why I love them!).
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Holy Meatscape! Be still, my cholesterol-laden heart!
Ground control to Major Squirrel…
This is how to get me to follow you anywhere…trail of candy jars.
Ah, art imitating life. These two are positively inseparable in the wild.
Mmmmm…I bet she never slept better.
Take note, gentlemen…getting her in a headlock with a seemingly imminent neck snap MAY spoil the mood. Ladies, take note…limp and lifeless is the proper amorous stance:
I’m not sure if this ad is cute, romantic, obscene, awkward…or all/none of the above.
Now THIS is a hot dog display! Look out, Xmas dinner table of mine…wiener tree is happening!
Which one of these cake wrecks would be the best complement to the wiener tree? Deadpan shock?
…or horrified zombie Santa from Hell?
Speaking of cakes, look at THIS (care of My Ghoul Friday):
I’m sorry, but this is seriously NOT how to become one with Jesus.
I’m used to the term “deluxe” meaning that my sandwich will come with fries on the side…not a severed human head with glass eyes.
Never underestimate what nature does when you’re not looking. I leave you with a philosophical question: if a tree eats a fence in the forest and no one is around to see it…does the fence still get digested in a fibrous mass of sappy, fibrous tree guts?
Today I bring you into the wonderful illustrated world of my dear friend J.E. Larson.
Mad, mysterious, maniacal, macabre creations with the occasional touch of spooky sweetness…fantastic indeed (make sure you read the text on the site as well).
One project I’m extremely enthused about is Man Eating Socks (a collaborative project for which Mr. Larson is providing illustration).
After a fateful trip to a haunted clothing store, young Charles Glint unwittingly brings home a pair of evil socks with a taste for human beings.
Forced to do their bidding, he takes the monsterous clothing to school, turning show-and-tell into an event of unspeakable horror.
I also highly encourage a visit to his Red Bubble site.
Wouldn’t it be great to have some of these characters on cards or t-shirts? Well, you can! Go adopt one today, or Humpty Dumpty shall be very angry with you…
I really can’t choose which of Santani’s adorable yet disquieting sculptures to post, so I encourage you to view the whole gallery.
Awww…
Sculptures are made of polymer clay, craft fur and other odds and ends.
Some of the sketches are great as well.
See more here.
The moon looks lovely when depicted in Pointillism by Sabrina Kaici.
She also includes constellations on the bottom of the page.
It’s not Halloween anymore, but I must call attention to this site I saw on The Art of Darkness.
Take Back Halloween is a self-proclaimed “costume guide for women with imagination.” I adore costumes that rally against the idea that women MUST use Halloween as an excuse to flaunt their sexuality.
Not sure what else to be because stores ONLY stock inane sexy costumes? Try a scientist! A mythical woman! A goddess!
Ada Lovelace:
Pele:
Persephone:
Work those brains, girls!
This is always a bittersweet day to post, since I know there are about a thousand more things I’d like to add…and even more that will turn up over the next day or two.
YES! On not only do we have this treat from the National Banana Association…but now we’ve got the WEENIE WITCH flying into town!
This sad ghost (found here) is a wonderful sad ghost…as far as sad ghosts go.
I was linked to this sombre EP by Forest Mountain Hymnal. Soft, gloomy atmosphere (really, how many times can you hear “Monster Mash” this time of year?). Pause that party mix and give THIS a try.
And for educational purposes we have this richly detailed Movie Monster chart (click here for the full version):
Yes, I always thought Frankenstein’s monster’s only real trouble was his hair.
I know it’s only “street art,” but I kind of want to crawl inside…
I actually found some new additions to my vintage Halloween ad collection in this post. Cigarettes!
I’ve got to hand it to Heidi Klum for not only being really into Halloween, but opting to show some muscle instead of skin:
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Let these busts from the Haunted Mansion sing you off into a lovely evening.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
SheWalksSoftly 
