tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76166864557395275332024-03-05T15:14:34.833-08:00Crescent Hill DesignsFeatures folk art works in progress, recently completed one of a kind art pieces, Etsy and STJ update information, and lots of random pictures and ramblings.Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.comBlogger155125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-78400791425305522462011-09-14T06:23:00.000-07:002011-09-15T14:58:52.540-07:00STJ September<div align="center">It's been a long, long time since my last post, but I'm still here, and still sculpting. I've been very busy with a side project that is almost finished, but I will hopefully be able to devote a little more time to this old blog.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">STJ</span> updated yesterday, and here are my Fall listings.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://spookytimejingles.net/userpages.php?usersearch=crescenthilldesigns"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 171px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652207403894655874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknNyZ0_USWX_zeVEk_K0-BG2DBOZF61UGWiCvCFhIQZhhWio0Jv7-m4gEQpXCkzo23cQ6Mvfxr8010GNb7cWj2w8BhBl7XW4Z-wnXMRxZiDtyopqeWYxifUht6hYasBgCrbXZvhsQ8ANv/s400/door.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Click the door to head over and see the beginnings of my candy corn village at <a href="http://spookytimejingles.net/userpages.php?usersearch=crescenthilldesigns"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Spookytime</span> Jingles</a>!<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 297px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652209980073552626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXTnqTTCp83QbNtobj74HYuJjQFjGCuP5rW_mm02ezttkyezTsifoEpc8U2JM0nksr4GhannJ5yJFTzyVmoys5iYrVFz3kvKWkwW5eCr2Dsi09PWmK42iAuDT1GnQBaODt134t26g2mAA/s400/hitch.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Meanwhile, my Alfred Hitchcock moon man sculpture has recently been published in Somerset Studio! I've always been a Hitchcock fan, so when Somerset had a Hitchcock challenge, I decided to give it a shot. My goal was to infuse elements of Hitchcock's biggest films into the piece, including "The Birds," "Psycho," and "Vertigo."</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">See you soon,</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Lance</div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-55283660411178920512011-04-13T10:10:00.000-07:002011-04-13T10:27:55.938-07:00Brand New Holiday OOAK Folk Art at Spookytime Jingles!!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.spookytimejingles.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 165px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 143px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595120087446686322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuV-rCMv-hKG4XUK6TdJ70xGi2jvM8PXAhvZ_-rLjnw2an5cUePGwauAvvghFfwvJon5jvwDBFbiSQjN_xwr4_sF50kyoRYUIR1Ff7wcsGyJFWC4IinV-WKvfg5elfb8u1NPUSq-wJVCxh/s400/STJ_USE_THIS_FUll_SAT_Finished.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Only on STJ will you find both Halloween and Christmas in the month of May!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Check out these new party birds available now on my </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://spookytimejingles.com/userpages2.php?usersearch=crescenthilldesigns">STJ Christmas page:</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 264px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595119296164656978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnXFqtIwzclJlaCfUfoZFIyQsYPIBXuTHMu2NQ1_IU3M0m-fGm2faUMB77HyfMB_CB2laXJdZpgtGm9QALb1C3rGs8tiyNSxvk9LaaVwcVjXOQGVsAetD0Hcbjsuj-j20d12aX3Bqt5hW/s400/birds.jpg" /> </div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-85900112241646475022011-03-18T14:26:00.000-07:002011-03-18T15:44:16.154-07:00Getting Back to the Moon Man<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTxMIcG9WbzxYkh1vJl8XtdSc5BEjcHoiotbFbI9a65LJ0CF_KSSmXRnsAypCCEvGBUHaY3KZOsyahPizyPmRvKz6EuqpK9lmV8BuEQwGAAOiaKyfZ6dgIWMKEsaVtOqlO4inbZotfIG7/s1600/moonman.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585553033064913202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCTxMIcG9WbzxYkh1vJl8XtdSc5BEjcHoiotbFbI9a65LJ0CF_KSSmXRnsAypCCEvGBUHaY3KZOsyahPizyPmRvKz6EuqpK9lmV8BuEQwGAAOiaKyfZ6dgIWMKEsaVtOqlO4inbZotfIG7/s400/moonman.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">It's been two or three months since I last worked on the moon man. I've been experimenting with different color schemes, and think I've found one I like. Most of the piece is painted, as a result of me putting off the sculpting of the feet.<br /></div><div align="center">Believe it or not, the feet have probably been the most challenging part of this project. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Mr. Moon has already been through 2 pairs of shoes. I've finally decided to put aside the painting and get back to the shoes. 3rd time is a charm right?</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585552195831117330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbHPGpxZoyC5tjOrunOBtOl0bTdQyiJAnj21kjac-V2PbUA_OEPed6r-bgkGc64hKwAG2_7wrDvGexgt7eqz5vYrWTabLJz0j7Fo7X2wu-m3LUcF4PcYhXUQWLXjbWCrW9Cg2SCPPAIHJ/s400/5535350621_c9b927ccfb_z.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidb79AGnHhAN5Q2vEmNPeUhCHpZ1fKQWxgl7N_TFldTMR78fLpVq40c3_3SEpZ3Fwx0vyMFBtiCK5R32GYoc8XZNAc7uTqHYEopgj0x8jEkwlibUfA5e53ly78rIxpv2-4zUUXtlxIsvgM/s1600/5535925642_1bdf97b413_b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585534949825680482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidb79AGnHhAN5Q2vEmNPeUhCHpZ1fKQWxgl7N_TFldTMR78fLpVq40c3_3SEpZ3Fwx0vyMFBtiCK5R32GYoc8XZNAc7uTqHYEopgj0x8jEkwlibUfA5e53ly78rIxpv2-4zUUXtlxIsvgM/s400/5535925642_1bdf97b413_b.jpg" /></a>Zero jumped from the table about five feet up to moon man's head. Dunno how cats do that!<br /><div> </div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-51868622784999369952011-03-02T17:23:00.001-08:002011-03-02T18:59:28.216-08:00Hive Creative Challenge - Heeeeere Chickie Chickie!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifJ06nVdxQe5mWgcLnj4cjhmGL9uN9ia7iHZE_iWsyZjT_e4SjmCnoaniTWH0KuChsJuX2r3xTTQLUvDctAgquBAGTBK0wRinPE06tof_kSDm7ViLMDRRSgAdukqOM5PrfZqfuHpxfyzf/s1600/etsychick2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579658355210777746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifJ06nVdxQe5mWgcLnj4cjhmGL9uN9ia7iHZE_iWsyZjT_e4SjmCnoaniTWH0KuChsJuX2r3xTTQLUvDctAgquBAGTBK0wRinPE06tof_kSDm7ViLMDRRSgAdukqOM5PrfZqfuHpxfyzf/s400/etsychick2.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">You can find me <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69226104/easter-chick-ornament">HERE!</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Would you believe this little guy took a whole day of sculpting, painting, polishing and photographing!? Me either, but I love how it turned out; more on the way!</div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-80469801707718814222011-03-01T18:19:00.000-08:002011-03-01T18:27:50.890-08:00Easter WIP<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxxDIsekAUp7YDGJF-L-xNjQq9THq_sVnP1tCgt_7z4r_017XMvlT_-BCmZomSVCU-VvqrbkAy3szBkqKfPtgiyDUh_4Ibq9oSMWhXxdayylgBjT6Efu8K6OsrtpsLCxpvXM-oQth6u1R/s1600/wip.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579301865996952594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxxDIsekAUp7YDGJF-L-xNjQq9THq_sVnP1tCgt_7z4r_017XMvlT_-BCmZomSVCU-VvqrbkAy3szBkqKfPtgiyDUh_4Ibq9oSMWhXxdayylgBjT6Efu8K6OsrtpsLCxpvXM-oQth6u1R/s400/wip.bmp" /></a> Spring has not yet sprung, but I've been having a blast creating Easter and spring-themed things. </div><div align="center"><br /><div align="center">This is the first of a set of "chocolate" bunny pops coming soon to STJ. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Hopefully I will have time to get some more things available on etsy, but you know how life is.</div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-20074555400434966222011-02-13T13:51:00.000-08:002011-02-13T14:05:42.954-08:00Flicker Bones and More<div align="center">This is Flickr Bones. Click the pic to go to STJ and find out more about Flicker.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://spookytimejingles.com/userpages.php?usersearch=crescenthilldesigns"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573295934917462546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9STuHTKbB8HZRKbPBEEUq5RyEhZuBZ2G-77WGoa90iLIznzddjqPX-tEp38ojWn1tciYFEMzBjVhigTLPsthTDnzZmrv68FQ1QhW5FoXdQ9fbcGR2ZRW37Bvn10YRenNPH64iFDTe7My/s400/stj1.jpg" /></a> Also, check out my STJ Christmas page to see my Easter Holiday Hootenanny offering, as well as a cheerful peppermint elf!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Click the badge below to go directly to my Christmas page!</div><p> </p><p><a href="http://spookytimejingles.com/userpages2.php?usersearch=crescenthilldesigns"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 368px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573297500989770578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioQ-SMc2oAoNqwSjI0U_5tGDOHVDHGy64eXtqm8nDwRX81_EcH3xvE_RI6GQfF7UNCaCetM472sytELoLY8xZ57W9vLW467PrUns4nOQM5282CBu5nZbJAIhNb2vd1KkugLglIqxsAGTNV/s400/stj.png" /></a></p>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-18879140847055213252011-02-08T10:14:00.000-08:002011-02-08T10:45:36.620-08:00New Stuff on the WayWow. I just realized that it has been over two months since my last post; it feels more like six or seven. Guess there hasn't been much going on; at least that's worth sharing.<br /><div></div><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Steph</span> and I have been prepping for a possible move sooner or later this year. It's amazing how much stuff one can accumulate in a relatively short period of time. I also found that it takes a lot of time and energy to sort through piles of unneeded junk. Needless to say, there will be a huge garage sale on the way.</div><br /><div></div><div>All the while, I've managed to find time to continue sculpting and painting. Today, I'm putting the finishing touches on several new pieces for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Spookytime</span> Jingles, including our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">STJ</span> staples of Halloween and Christmas, with this months addition of our HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY!</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571390902809568386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRD7eDv8Zt4vyNduKX2SiAh270jPDuSjmBVJjQ-RrM5TVtPnt8agRr_0hXW55hJ7Dp0-niVeKEpQdH1oehU8XduYVLZ7tKnLVMfVLVIO-Sgi0KAW5ojfVSUbtDti2jx_ZkXqQWiQi-NYf/s400/hootenanny_2011_easter.png" /></div><br />Be sure to check us out on the 13th for Hootenanny Easter pieces from Crescent Hill Designs and other fine STJ artists!Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-45580546329062162652010-11-29T15:59:00.000-08:002010-11-29T16:12:32.994-08:00Seasons Greetings From an Unfinished Moon Man<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLWckGrYrLcOnMyoPWPp-lsFCXZUaorLkoKVY1Y_aKy_1c6UyEHRKaOXYTJF9SLfAfxq-m28-aaodTDJuoNbWm9hcs-hb3ynkm3VxeRYB8p3lVKXFbzuVoQXiIB97BUJGNuC4AxQ9oH6h/s1600/moonman2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545128436940211874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLWckGrYrLcOnMyoPWPp-lsFCXZUaorLkoKVY1Y_aKy_1c6UyEHRKaOXYTJF9SLfAfxq-m28-aaodTDJuoNbWm9hcs-hb3ynkm3VxeRYB8p3lVKXFbzuVoQXiIB97BUJGNuC4AxQ9oH6h/s400/moonman2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>I wanted to have this project finished for Halloween this year, but I've had just too much on my plate. I have not had much time to work on the big guy, but I did have the"bright" idea of decorating his staff and hat with Christmas lights. Har har!</div><br /><div>I hope to get back to sanding and painting on the moon man after Christmas, when things slow down a bit. </div><br /><div>Happy creating!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545128745679763426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbptLR5rn9f3mgmpYrySZGzvdyishaU4dKQ4-4wGwJUfnIZXjR7dZtjXTUbJQPYqGq9zcyIR1MskUPwAyRz-Ca3hyW4iBpZIwVjZNQcuu_bQEqOJJvFuoz-8J4fgB8xc2Ey9aJq2qNFsr/s400/moonman3.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-68272687974996298222010-11-15T10:53:00.000-08:002010-11-15T11:05:32.236-08:00New Christmas StuffYou've probably noticed that my blog has become something of a ghost town, but I'm still here. The truth is, I have been VERY busy creating Christmas art. I have taken quite a few orders, and combined with STJ updates and the day to day grind, my hands have been pretty full.<br /><br />If you have not been by Spookytime Jingles this month, be sure to do so. My latest piece, "A Potentially Fatal Bath" is still available, along with tons of great artwork by a wide variety of amazing holiday artists.<br /><br />Check my Etsy page soon for some 'time keeping' snowmen ornaments. You'll see what I mean later!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38mj_VRr8LwtoZJWHbTOBuY0UEfDZIsUdyPAZyLn_FnsvIyAvWXfmnuH1_m9z8gP-asn3VJAkW8C7RtfDDVDR2BtV92y7bZq7OvJPpTLADeh4z1vtumOb9AOEaCQe-pZIDHiw7zFW7S4e/s1600/gbman2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539853072630143522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38mj_VRr8LwtoZJWHbTOBuY0UEfDZIsUdyPAZyLn_FnsvIyAvWXfmnuH1_m9z8gP-asn3VJAkW8C7RtfDDVDR2BtV92y7bZq7OvJPpTLADeh4z1vtumOb9AOEaCQe-pZIDHiw7zFW7S4e/s400/gbman2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxH79EcUQ6a95pydbdk37P755nYD_dRV5hmpKlWiUCA6GusorrtJjKMXPT9iZ58osfGXISU1hSVKboJiy6HX_5ac87l_7kU9gTQEC_apr1K59ti6qbaCAXqCKaa0ja8l4AXazew5644RZ/s1600/gbman.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539853069582331890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxH79EcUQ6a95pydbdk37P755nYD_dRV5hmpKlWiUCA6GusorrtJjKMXPT9iZ58osfGXISU1hSVKboJiy6HX_5ac87l_7kU9gTQEC_apr1K59ti6qbaCAXqCKaa0ja8l4AXazew5644RZ/s400/gbman.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-48424436597061957392010-10-24T10:54:00.000-07:002010-10-24T12:52:54.886-07:00My First Publication<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVb_a4EfgaJIu1-EaEiIQsEqmoyQS9dXhhaA5KrsNdTwwmqt757lWN0vmI5qmEIx5iRO6elDhFzxGSgAo0itXwPIBCwZEChKeLw8-YAL2xFZxjrOHTho_-CXiTLhpeQiYaFBd3sAQZjPFO/s1600/Lance+Perry+Article+3.jpg"></a>You can find one of my Santas in the latest edition of Prims, by Stampington.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5dXtqDDKkkL1mFT54EceJTeOArtV6RPKF18suHxZWbk0VJ4-d5Eoa_NK0omZpUFw0vfhfbQSSRdHjT5VvNWRSiUs321x22NjI1V9kUyozAJ4RK4iJORQRQSujevrlqCg7glYQQJTEDil/s1600/Lance+Perry+Article+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531672845001396818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG5dXtqDDKkkL1mFT54EceJTeOArtV6RPKF18suHxZWbk0VJ4-d5Eoa_NK0omZpUFw0vfhfbQSSRdHjT5VvNWRSiUs321x22NjI1V9kUyozAJ4RK4iJORQRQSujevrlqCg7glYQQJTEDil/s400/Lance+Perry+Article+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531673152637111186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TOW3rffE2wo7Fmf-ZkUNFMCxc8rfP-t6ogLj6cg_WG7J4KRCPcVLHwzPgZBPaI_JLwNBOwVE99cZUxv-yMC_IlpNmta91WqgfCf86l1Wg81as5j3-MG1BWHcu-PSiNpRqoLOHIT4Y12e/s400/Lance+Perry+Article+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><p align="center">I never knew how rewarding it would feel to see my work on the pages of a magazine. What an honor!</p><p align="center">This came as a bit of a surprise. I thought the article was coming out later, but I'm not disapointed. </p><p align="center">Thanks, Meri for the heads up and the scans. Now I just need to get my hands on a few copies.</p>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-1228770520158527762010-10-18T09:01:00.000-07:002010-10-18T10:39:06.090-07:00Tree of Hope - A Project for Breast Cancer Awareness<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-SYBD_RHB4ian8eq8EFTtAXg-T4wbrnOGTvFlMTPsOqSswiEThW0oR1pOKteEzaP5DH23ACkbASujKIhrVGSy-BKBz4dWEUx-Wws9OwhIHvUUSc_9Cu-69xvafpgKJYQq5Fs37KYmUos/s1600/5094018808_22fc70243f.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529429000191139506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-SYBD_RHB4ian8eq8EFTtAXg-T4wbrnOGTvFlMTPsOqSswiEThW0oR1pOKteEzaP5DH23ACkbASujKIhrVGSy-BKBz4dWEUx-Wws9OwhIHvUUSc_9Cu-69xvafpgKJYQq5Fs37KYmUos/s400/5094018808_22fc70243f.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">A while back, my wife, Stephanie, asked me if I would be willing to assist her and her friends in a project they were working on at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SFA</span> state university. They had entered a contest of which the main goal is to spread breast cancer awareness.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Both my mom, and my mother-in-law have beaten breast cancer, so it was a no <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">brainer</span> to lend a helping hand. </div><br /><div align="center">We wanted to create something that was both informative, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">esthetically</span> appealing to the eye. We felt that the more beautiful the display, the more information the viewer would take in. Art creates strong feelings, and strong feelings are needed in the fight against breast cancer.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529425812195825330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhEcr1I3fXR-5LHxY3VI8XXjsJYzklHVbN2kuvKtEGx1UZRnlw0IkQE_xwUf8cn-Alv7aTBgTFknlMtfm9rgwnP-9zDr8tHEX0Simtyrw8Wi5VrNpITEqsB9d4P74MiTLFKk1bXHAysxo/s400/arrow.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">Part of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">competition</span> was to make the display as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">visible</span> as possible, so arrows were added all throughout the building, leading students and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">professors</span> to our "Tree of Hope."<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529427071860288882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 334px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8d7YcLIBQ-_HmoBqIG4gGbw6YMOVOHAvabpLiH5wOgpvAP6OHe2Ihp3v4Bcv_Mdg2Fm5mhsMPHAWIklEjj2R4H1-_8plvvFIGP8RLbe12W1dcNuywrdDCLmrZ2w7qWntyV_kIWHUJlcH/s400/going+up.jpg" border="0" />The display is located on the third floor of the math building at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">SFA</span>.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529429782614242706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 358px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYVa3rOCO4yzCRE4G-GkFxf5M-m1oBecpvYQbsxT5zPl5S_2bD1w4XSnp38ZkLWmmSZWWzbkzLvFUg1KWgVYeILOcL7hzlmHZnTajdNySylz0riExP4W95zAR9DUyrBSGDPrMX2wqhw1G/s400/treefull.jpg" border="0" />^Sorry for the bad lighting. I'll try to get a better picture later^<br /></div><div align="center">Upon closer examination, you will notice the soil is made up of statistics, facts, and knowledge about breast cancer. From this soil of knowledge, a tree, made of many awareness supporters and survivors is born. The trunk and limbs are made of large companies who have made considerable donations. The limbs are bursting with flowering hope; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">yoplait</span> lids to be turned in for further donations.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529432571509374178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vkjZJGzNLxQDjRKjwIyh1onLrVPKiTV6yuZDbvjxC8iKX2TMpo_0_dUpLSVhWska9gtKCOy8fhY18h6fi4lMIGgh5B9_OxKvh6jQ2mWQVzotLitbaGEBR-xRIk4oMy674nENJADyXvmn/s400/DSCN1055.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529431892808747314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9Zy3I_bAeysH-eEAI0_JVnNlwRGXJQ-64oilg-_hj3il3FElmT1ajhvKVRPkMCkA0TIxomBK-Vk6QtitWONdxFijFxCJVyhyk4XyaRafQiIBsKvsr5dAhCouvaDoJIo_afFmmciijeo9/s400/DSCN1057.JPG" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaaUMEDXnOthNLtCBDnqML9-TcVI77bw4QC3Qm07UY8lS5hbB_3y_Z219qwoQvQ1oXYgJk1lNkuObNK9WHPJ9x_0jAF5JuAuTjbvXw0LQId5ptzS1ILEtw7pktFdXtDNl6cZtR6wIakak/s1600/DSCN1058.JPG"></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529438862118024626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVKfMPBgUuAqE_-gQr5ruQx8OwxA6ZC0Fx2RNozMd85TGP5LdoKjTNFZaDpktCCAE-tFqDhSCUhZGov3saP_-48_ITV28XntpR9tJhXMV8xYuDra8vRQsMH-YOub8uat56t425DqRYp8S/s400/DSCN1056.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529438849000495122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQzvqvtoQftnlqzPapGbZq-I2EXBVKiFJi2QRKleYAp9VsjzXZ5BolTPEnKGskKSRJO6LR7rVq8J9qADJCiTYb15mqDugwSGL7FD1Iz3O0fwBxQEeOtg9EGGspg0cPzr4wpD8c6vqnvPa/s400/DSCN1054.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529438835148772514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxXY9nOMy62BJ3dKr6STKXivwMZ9-JQJeV31zWqEajIl9KMwD_7BZIOA62qG5vMJvO1AoRQWt1iAQI4A_1aAgohzof98ZLYN8v8Rk80Ro7el2Jb-Y1h7iXvbyJzTIWWg9_HygkAyHL0_Fw/s400/DSCN1053.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529440418443943410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZgH6yIw2PLGcFCiT1BLMjxSQCC5SYdHqsD6-tmVwJSPCgs_VYrwZZXbD435R8spPnRkydcVFsm0tyn8Ynh_ZN3D_PSpJUm4tU5OBhugYdegvhpuJQVgZLyJXE9QI0khpI7XiKhZ-gpYr/s400/DSCN1058.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529434417274856242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMZyme-C_dmU4Co6kZVxgt6BzKgG_fBGx8LaDudEVB4fVwOxalBI8_ChcrYx5LV8c4mBT5VhR0YPfd3TpVJBTFT8EQ_J2-C5ZMuzkc3C7mFK8HKKkATDsg0itqcPozx4DhWiP00RV3cjCS/s400/DSCN1061.JPG" border="0" />I think we have created a meaningful, artful, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">informative</span>, and beautiful display, for a worthy cause. I am thrilled to have been allowed the opportunity to work on such a project. Thank you all!!</div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-59282062483820326832010-10-13T17:18:00.000-07:002010-10-13T17:28:37.469-07:00Flicker Brothers Halloween Ornaments<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZK7_PNXd-eFMJaLod92apbsAX8fSu8Sky9mPOkwnFMN-sSLiH3X-01Ujrr9X5odkXKPTZHeCYDpqC9aXLR0e9NIdYWAtw9bQgUPJusRkWAdTHeJIYsI3yMereWoHpjnzTcGU7AfFOuTz/s1600/candles2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527690364278781410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZK7_PNXd-eFMJaLod92apbsAX8fSu8Sky9mPOkwnFMN-sSLiH3X-01Ujrr9X5odkXKPTZHeCYDpqC9aXLR0e9NIdYWAtw9bQgUPJusRkWAdTHeJIYsI3yMereWoHpjnzTcGU7AfFOuTz/s400/candles2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Go to Spookytime Jingles to meet the Flicker brothers, and more.</div><div align="center">Also, be sure to check out our special guest artist; you won't believe your eyes!</div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-47164067670869800122010-09-25T16:32:00.000-07:002010-09-25T17:31:12.176-07:00Andy Griffith Show Viewers' Choice<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENMfFTroeBhxbOBujvYWPlH2m8FWC99sf2pE4eLMqY1JbJk8TxwIXYNBxpux09isIiLv3SfttMVrAzlVUvmavU4XmYraw_VFelQDLYBYI4sv2OqolSqktDXsOmkTN_ZfRxtuZAOmNJUuV/s1600/andy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521009163725638386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENMfFTroeBhxbOBujvYWPlH2m8FWC99sf2pE4eLMqY1JbJk8TxwIXYNBxpux09isIiLv3SfttMVrAzlVUvmavU4XmYraw_VFelQDLYBYI4sv2OqolSqktDXsOmkTN_ZfRxtuZAOmNJUuV/s400/andy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I was flipping through the channels looking for something to watch while I work, and came across the Andy Griffith show, one of my all time favorites.</div><div><br /></div><div>TV land is having a viewers' choice <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">marathon</span> for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">show's</span> 50<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> anniversary celebration on October 3rd. I'm not sure how the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">countdown</span> will pan out, but here are a few that BETTER rank in the top 10:</div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><em>this is just a few off the top of my head, mind you:</em></div><ul><li>The Haunted house (don't laugh but this one creeped me out when I was a kid)</li><li>The Loaded Goat</li><li>Dinner at Eight (one of the only good episodes in color)</li><li>The Darlings are Coming</li><li>The Pickle Story</li></ul><div align="center">And one of the all time best episodes of any TV series EVER:<br /></div><div><br /></div><p align="center">drum roll please............................................................<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521008487582868370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFBZZUUXOPH7ySC0stinQnHOz1txMtsC2LML_f7FJUcaDElgHxlai-47urbvo4zz_Mr-ht-kLrFHqLtdwsgeCd841WZcOuFb6nUGJy8GmZfTFujQkLBtnXg2OarkmLiqh_CTQ_Mg9ciuU0/s400/andychristmas.bmp" border="0" /> <div align="center">I have to watch this episode at least once every Christmas. For me, it ranks right up there with the Grinch, Charlie Brown, etc. The only difference is that it involves my favorite TV characters, lending a family-like atmosphere. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Now, back to my marathon, and maybe a bit of sculpting!<br /></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-76663811541269710242010-09-21T14:32:00.000-07:002010-09-21T15:27:03.131-07:00Hive Creative Challenge - "Sweet Leaves of Autumn"<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ptjlfX3lo3jKBHaRd9bdd0dUEuiLNezEsm7o9NndMPeUgSuKBMNSZqQjBvdURfY50ogOKbMfWzFvtsB-zFDGMqa6WjbTkdMDwag0vDTxcOPVMa0x1HUp8XGvqPxgYX2XnvBmQ_aSXTkj/s1600/cctreefinal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519494730784895586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ptjlfX3lo3jKBHaRd9bdd0dUEuiLNezEsm7o9NndMPeUgSuKBMNSZqQjBvdURfY50ogOKbMfWzFvtsB-zFDGMqa6WjbTkdMDwag0vDTxcOPVMa0x1HUp8XGvqPxgYX2XnvBmQ_aSXTkj/s400/cctreefinal.jpg" border="0" /></a>When Melissa posted this challenge, I was thrilled! A large portion of my work is inspired by autumn , so naturally I was up for the challenge.<br /><div><div><div><div><br />The only problem was to create something that would stand out from my other fall inspired pieces.</div><br /><div>When I think of autumn, I think of three main things: multicolored leaves, candy corns, and pumpkins. I decided to combine these elements to create something to sum up the season, at least in my eyes.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519495801938824546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgiRizWLWNW2ohPjsJ0mImMLayMUJ79di_U3AaELHb_tyj496m_Iy-Tf9RL-S8HkqbvJ3AhofQZ6RaNzs-q-xe6DYTBFNLQsjO62Y5l5nl60atkD7jHQqAzyhOMMlmswPTNNDQD9_eGwDM/s400/treetrunk.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519496192989082290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6TadkQOMt0NOgnR4pqW22yYd4cXwdhiyNAn2dDJaiueFrpNWeu86-kJMjt6rDKysPzrBbiZh-r-6AZNiNxG03eoyjl_BT-ulHau4UYcseae3gg6bK0KuxwpGFaG0F8x7-_iJ_vdgsphl/s400/treetop.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-10138392395723035702010-09-13T12:26:00.000-07:002010-09-13T12:29:55.227-07:00Flight of the Grumpkin<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQb2ZUAdojsCVBDusJihnjndUSJW7GvGc1sHikKaIdut55zMf04xeDTAKPYgRk-tQUcSAiSGAmjVrmvEXjqCDhhV84Z78mOUHdL4fac0zvGD2KnRsNkMiFM8OzU9JMcqZG4mOfQtvdGAU/s1600/pumpkinfinal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516481901855408082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQb2ZUAdojsCVBDusJihnjndUSJW7GvGc1sHikKaIdut55zMf04xeDTAKPYgRk-tQUcSAiSGAmjVrmvEXjqCDhhV84Z78mOUHdL4fac0zvGD2KnRsNkMiFM8OzU9JMcqZG4mOfQtvdGAU/s320/pumpkinfinal.jpg" border="0" /></a> This Grumpy guy is available now at STJ!<br /><br /></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-59226222987916549292010-09-05T20:30:00.000-07:002010-09-06T07:40:57.126-07:00If Creativity is a Car, Music is the Fuel<div align="center">The question is, what kind of fuel are you using?<br /></div><br /><div align="center">I mentioned earlier at the STJ group that I can't seem to get my creative wheels rolling, and a friend suggested listening to some music as a remedy. At this, I decided to fire up the old CD player and get to work. Problem solved.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Here are a few choices that never fail to inspire:<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513640230592848578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-TJZQ_ub9Fe14JcH1B5oX5deIhmKcj3FpKY7hQxTYNSLWZNTWWinJ-jzSREaGySVH9MJgsdh3X_iCmRsC5oUsqhsbZ1FtgDcAw9xS7rDcmWxDXq1E7gXNGMFxHuSsLQ3Zh1JjsFTXVSrP/s320/coraline.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">This is easily one of my favorite soundtracks. It's almost impossible to listen to it without feeling the need to create something. </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513641342141879010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygqw_HFQmm8UsXR9YhyZLjlSFAhbHOEeEilH_Q9JbebgyQ4CY8xjxV_pWP2mK76DgebnmTaPlZOIl2NTVGi3guQrlRBcU2h0FLUhz138hs7m1guyieDw-bE0EVTE0y41SmRjvSO6JmjAL/s320/jessejames.bmp" border="0" />Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are two of my favorite composers. This is a moody, yet whimsical and inspiring score. It's great to pop this one in on a crisp autumn day.<br /></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513806794230486098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3YCcxKz_m9al9rjAbplQasm0_r5iI-a52xodq6rElHlkpGB5BIrjhgU-KaEhBMSeidPXIM_J_dTRNcg7d1feHgC0NH_6lp4tM8BAInSH1ztPtiamBTCj7H51rM16rVojXfaJ_qR5Cqkm/s320/theroad.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Also composed by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. This is a dark movie with hints of light, and the music is a perfect reflection. At times this one can be down right creepy, great for spooky inspiration!</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513808033160029794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkBJUxt7j3vpy9hZZgdyELz8_oKIabeHbEOS8T_2rzx1s6406QxcwnMO3G0vbtz7x67yGhnCh1b9yWGx8SUsYgmaqJ_8gE5JyfSQRdXge2zqFKxJ2VojTqwJrM6dbbyDcVp5EWasNYKQ0/s320/nightmare.bmp" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Needs no explanation.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513808909056469522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNu8jaFA4VHJIPL_aMGR9h7mzRuYpKGRJIfJZGaQRvhFdQIFfR7Pp3yF1E_1vuDjrmDbwjTWyxoL_jCUKxayVVMzr-Oyx8EUNbBrfmuXDo_1Yz8yj4fvfD8OSW40ICiM9P2toEGuz4pr4n/s320/jars.bmp" border="0" /> <p align="center">My favorite Christmas album, by my favorite band, Jars of Clay. This is one of the most original sounding Christmas albums you will hear, and for me it was an instant classic. If I'm sculpting Christmas, I am likely listing to this CD.</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">In a nutshell, soundtracks are very inspiring.</p><p align="center">So what music inspires you?<br /></p>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-48906450432396591712010-08-23T19:28:00.000-07:002010-08-23T19:36:02.338-07:00Progress on the Moon WIP<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFkTS29tvMAmKqdn4FbaN1MQ6KUIncc8eQROmrpsSL1G3NMSDl0BEyLkXQUyo8vDBJkAzOLgRf5TazDSxaYnDTXaNP0Sq68n859dqcmszNBGDTLG-4DI6mxuDIfBswEM44KTdfHZW8WC_/s1600/moonman.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508798501631538562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQFkTS29tvMAmKqdn4FbaN1MQ6KUIncc8eQROmrpsSL1G3NMSDl0BEyLkXQUyo8vDBJkAzOLgRf5TazDSxaYnDTXaNP0Sq68n859dqcmszNBGDTLG-4DI6mxuDIfBswEM44KTdfHZW8WC_/s320/moonman.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The head and the staff were about the only two things ready for paint, and I needed a break from sculpting. I'll do some more sanding tomorrow and hopefully get some paint on his jacket. Not 100 percent sure on what the colors will be, but I have a pretty good idea. Check back for more updates!</div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-24801899503221141762010-08-12T08:44:00.000-07:002010-08-12T08:50:13.930-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SeMrnFKrhjEPmz0Tg68zX7Y2siXDc2hPoCPz89nQo68N5GnYziqvtWSp8hfyTbruKWoX5EXK6W3sqYDo6I6vk1P-d1zeIhBXFcqfCKRQXBA0g6u5nUfRb96D8r6YineGEAtFEha3IGje/s1600/sneakpic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504550043211609218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 233px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3SeMrnFKrhjEPmz0Tg68zX7Y2siXDc2hPoCPz89nQo68N5GnYziqvtWSp8hfyTbruKWoX5EXK6W3sqYDo6I6vk1P-d1zeIhBXFcqfCKRQXBA0g6u5nUfRb96D8r6YineGEAtFEha3IGje/s320/sneakpic.jpg" border="0" /></a> Spookytime Jingles updates tonight at 12:00 a.m. As you can see from Marie Patterson's sneak peak, STJ's artists have outdone themselves yet again, so be there!!<br /><br />I will be offering a very eclectic mix this month; check out the pic in the bottom left of the mosaic to sneak a peak.<br /><br /><br /><div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-64361052708305737342010-07-23T16:08:00.000-07:002010-07-23T19:31:26.978-07:00Introducing Kip Van Winkle Studios!!It's always fun making new friends on the internet; especially when they make quality folk art. Kip Ramey has been creating art his entire life, but has just recently decided to take the dive into the internet world of folk art.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Kip's work will soon be available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kipvanwinklestudios">http://www.etsy.com/shop/kipvanwinklestudios</a>.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Meanwhile, here's a little sample of one of Kip's many styles. Click on the image to get the full story over at Kip's new blog. Be sure to say hi!</div><br /><div></div><a href="http://www.kipvanwinklestudios.blogspot.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497247207838864690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDLeQDgsST0ap8Teu5x-bXDummZmmYEpL-uTgBuidU7JZMMdeVJpBvI2mQPdMUXQVHxglUyyLO-KnscrWcklatOG4_O7EJw4YwjhDMl1-AlkjoxEsRhdFd1X_EDz82nBkszilY5kihuo4/s320/41420_658060051_1465_n.jpg" border="0" /></a>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-22404444542327255962010-07-13T07:19:00.000-07:002010-07-13T07:35:03.122-07:00Happy Birthday STJ!It's hard to believe it's already been two years since the launch of Spookytime jingles. STJ's artisons have outdone themselves yet again, with dozens of one of a kind holiday offerings!!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4787634050_7562847b84.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4787634050_7562847b84.jpg" border="0" /></a> Available now at STJ<br /><br /></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-66837370763665630832010-06-27T08:14:00.000-07:002010-06-27T08:45:37.932-07:00Snap, Crackle, Pop!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwcy9PlJLxkbThJ1RcVh19vRhMJmLEiNHn8cntJSvLhT_USIfxa5J5zRsIwm1e30FXCqbMko3L2vy_PqtNrptwzl_lmoaR346QIWWr8QaXAnpwJ1C3_dRbJhhukhvXuwVoivon78GHaG9/s1600/firecrackergroup.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487475286234303986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwcy9PlJLxkbThJ1RcVh19vRhMJmLEiNHn8cntJSvLhT_USIfxa5J5zRsIwm1e30FXCqbMko3L2vy_PqtNrptwzl_lmoaR346QIWWr8QaXAnpwJ1C3_dRbJhhukhvXuwVoivon78GHaG9/s320/firecrackergroup.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crescenthilldesigns">Available now at Etsy</a></p>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-86927921952666610242010-06-13T11:05:00.000-07:002010-06-13T12:06:23.148-07:00Spookytime Jingles, June 13th<div align="center"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4688653853_dfafd02cc1.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 325px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4688653853_dfafd02cc1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Available now at STJ!<br /><br /></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-64405867939725062272010-06-02T09:46:00.000-07:002010-06-02T10:08:54.055-07:00Holiday Hootenanny!<a href="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1285/4663892770_625d5d4381_o.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1285/4663892770_625d5d4381_o.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Check out STJ on the 13th where the art is always one of a kind and unique. This month we will be celebrating the U.S of A with a Holiday Hootenanny. Of course our Halloween and Christmas staples will be available as well!<br /><div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-17852611096738384162010-05-26T08:28:00.000-07:002010-05-26T08:35:46.477-07:00Couple of WIPs<div align="center"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/4642263286_62fb3c271b.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/4642263286_62fb3c271b.jpg" border="0" /></a> Two fun new pieces for STJ begging for some paint.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4641655945_2de0e35285.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">A few nights ago, we noticed Zero sitting on the back of the couch, staring at this picture. He sat there for at least 10 minutes. I honestly believe he recognized it as a cat!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7616686455739527533.post-84821115933376727752010-05-13T07:29:00.000-07:002010-05-13T07:51:42.042-07:00Trying my Hand in Acrylics, STJ May<div align="center">For the last few months I've had this blank canvas staring at me, begging to be brought to life. Unfortunately, I don't have much experience in that field. However, I do know what I like to see in an acrylic painting, so there was at least something to go by.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">One of my favorite artists stated that there is almost always white space left in his work. I can't remember what he said exactly, but it was something along the lines of "it's ok to leave blank spaces in art, it's not a tax form." I don't like for art to look like a photo, which worked to my advantage. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I decided to be quick and 'sloppy' with this painting, and it was fun. That's what matters the most right!?<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/4593010430_4556a83811.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><p align="center">Available now at Spookytime Jingles</p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1043/4595323463_4e1cef950b.jpg" border="0" />Lancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00737301556464740068noreply@blogger.com4