Greetings to you, friends!
The Fall 2020 Premiere issue of Autumn Brilliance will be available
on September 1, 2025
This is the time of year we spend watching as all the many
wonderful artists are beginning to post photos of their imaginative creations
for this year’s Halloween shows.
We love seeing it all!
Each and every one of them generates and elatedly flames a joyous
spark within us all, doesn’t it?
And as such, we can't help but be deeply immersed in all the
marvelous sensations that Halloween gifts us.
Everything about this generous holiday floods our senses in the very best ways:
* There are the sights of the colors (orange! black!
crimson! rich forest greens! indigo night sky! gold and more)
* The sounds of the musical accompaniments (soundtracks to
our favorite spooky movies and novelty songs)
* The intoxicating smells and tastes (candy! cider! fresh baked
goods with warming spices like cinnamon and clove and nutmeg)
* But, of all the great things that make it our most
treasured season of the year, perhaps it could very well be the sense of touch,
with the many incredible tactile textures that it brings... the soft velvets,
crinkly papers, woven wools and colorful cottons, sparkly synthetic weaves and
threadbare linen, yarn and string, a puff of glitter, polyester, silk and even
some ragged rayon.
***Now, let’s add to this exhilarating mix some fine clays –
such as water-based and polymers – and also a fine array of watercolor, acrylic
and oil paints. While we’re at it, why don’t we throw in bits of old jewelry,
some metal, a few pieces wood, some nice faux fur, feathers, a few craggy tree
branches and acorns and even a couple old bones and, while we’re at it, even a
bug’s rigid exoskeleton or two here and there. No such thing as “useless junk,” it’s all good
here.
***Most of all, the best and, by far, eminently important
thing to add is passion. And humor. And intensity, fright, sadness, silliness, anger;
whatever emotion is dredged to the surface – we’ll just make sure to intersperse
it with a whole lot of love.
*** Once all of these precious items are mixed together in
the proper shape and form, you step back, and admire your handiwork. You ask
yourself if you can readily part with this creation of marvelous soul and pure
intent… or would its charm and undeniable spirit be better at home with a
friend, or even a total stranger who fell in love with it and wishes fervently
for it to take up an exalted place of honor in their home, likely amidst a
large existing collection of similar Halloween artistry? Certainly a difficult
decision, but one that must be made for the betterment of all parties involved.
You may be wondering what all this is leading up to, and we’ll
tell you that you have just touched upon the inner dialog and process of a
Halloween artist. A special human being, one who feels emotions deeply, and with
a fathoms-massive wellspring of love for nature, for their friends and family,
and the very things they create every year to reach out and touch your own
heart.
We will never cease to be amazed by and continue to
celebrate these special people and all that they summon forth from their visionary
souls. And we thank YOU for your ongoing love and support of all.
Welcome to Halloween, friends. Let the celebrations continue!
This is
something we’ve needed for a long time, and it’s a great and
comprehensive listing for the collector of handmade original art.
Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a fresh newbie, you will uncover so
many treasures here. And there is also a list for Halloween art shows
both near and far, too!
