This show features the very finest and most notorious collection of juried artwork in SWFL, all dedicated to the spirit of horror, macabre, and darkness during the Halloween season. I am honored to have been chosen this year to be included in such a spectacular event! The range of creativity expressed in the other artworks and performances was extraordinary.
I really stepped out of my comfort zone for this one. Macabre or the spirit of horror is certainly not normally the subject of, well, any of my artwork up until now, but I was up to the challenge.
So, how on earth was I going to to create something that still follows this category without going somewhere I couldn't, or wouldn't, or even challenging my own faith. And even bring a touch of beauty to it, if possible. I didn't want to do something simple either. What else is new? LOL.
Ultimately, I am really proud of this painting and it really did challenge me. It even kept showing up in my dreams - not in a bad way - just in a way that kept me grounded and faithful and reminded me that things that were uncomfortable were not necessarily bad. It really may not be a big deal for some, but it was a big deal for me and I am thankful to have decided to create the painting and chosen to be part of such a creative art show.
