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Friday, September 7, 2007

96. Squash(ed) Skull

Carved Local Organic Acorn Squash (4" x 4"). I just couldn't resist this cute little guy in the grocery store the other day. Definitely felt like a hint of jack-o'-lantern carving to come. Are you as excited about the approach of Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos as I am?

To see what happened to this squash 4 days later go HERE.
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21 comments:

  1. Miz KSeptember 7, 2007 at 8:56 AM

    Very nice - the visible seeds are a really great touch.

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  2. Crafty MamaSeptember 7, 2007 at 9:27 AM

    I like the seeds too, very brain matter-like.

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  3. finSeptember 7, 2007 at 9:33 AM

    so excited i could pee my pants... even my 3 year old has caught on, and asks me (nearly daily) if we can decorate the house yet.

    p.s. today's secret code -
    yqtala - i expect it's probably some sort of illuminatus branch of freaks...

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  4. NoahSeptember 7, 2007 at 9:37 AM

    I liked the seeds too, thanks!

    Fin your code translations are cracking me up!

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  5. mordicaiSeptember 7, 2007 at 9:44 AM

    just saw this skull & thought i'd share.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2007 at 10:27 AM

    I'll be looking for the turnip with the coal inside as we get closer.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2007 at 10:30 AM

    I love this!

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  8. TimSeptember 7, 2007 at 10:47 AM

    Very cool. For those of you playing at home, this crosses another idea off the original suggestion list. ;-)

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  9. DDSeptember 7, 2007 at 10:59 AM

    As I've been following along here, I have found myself curious how long it takes for you to start/finish one of your pieces?

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  10. NoahSeptember 7, 2007 at 11:03 AM

    Wow, thanks for keeping track Tim!

    DD: It ranges from 1-4 hours on average. Often taking the photo can take as long as making the piece! This one took about 2 hours from start to post.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2007 at 12:29 PM

    I am very excited about Halloween, it's my favorite holiday even above Yule. Unfortunately I do feel that the stores are starting it way too early though. Then they're going to get Christmas in probably at the end of September.Seeing Christmas stuff in stores before Thanksgiving bums me out.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2007 at 4:53 PM

    Ooo - he reminds me of the skeleton from The Last Unicorn!!
    Too Cute.

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  13. KirstySeptember 7, 2007 at 4:59 PM

    I was struck by the paleness of the squash and how it adds to the effectiveness of this skull.

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  14. Monster-ManiacSeptember 7, 2007 at 6:50 PM

    Brain matter... brilliant! Now I remember how much I've been wanting squash...

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  15. mimSeptember 7, 2007 at 7:31 PM

    Es muy bueno..¿porque, todo las palabras son español? Me gusta muchas esta craneo.

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  16. AngelaSeptember 7, 2007 at 11:33 PM

    Agreed with the seeds comments.

    Hizza for Dia De Los Muertos!

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  17. Monster-ManiacSeptember 8, 2007 at 12:26 AM

    Well, I've created a monster. Mom's list has grown: Cotton, tomato, toothpaste coffee grounds, shag carpet, cigaretts, dirt (earth), tape i.e. vhs or sudio and fruit loops. LOL And I've come up with: peanut shells (painted or drilled... whatever you can think of, they all rock), get someone who will let you shave it into their hair... That's what I have so far. Geez, this is a great project! My mind is always alert to skulls/skull materials. Cheers!

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  18. NoahSeptember 8, 2007 at 12:29 AM

    Those are all awesome MM, tell your mom I expect her to make one to submit before the year is over!

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  19. Monster-ManiacSeptember 8, 2007 at 11:20 AM

    She is flattered. ;)

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  20. KrisSeptember 8, 2007 at 1:22 PM

    That's adorable.

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  21. Gillian McMurraySeptember 9, 2007 at 9:34 AM

    Love this skull. There isn't the emphasis on Hallowe'en in the UK that there is in the US but I can feel the Hallowe'en spirit in my veins already. Yeah! I love it!

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