Barghest taking shape.

Working back to front, the Barghest is slowly taking shape.

Little bit of a wiring test, gotta make sure all that is working before I go making it hard to re-do.

Step one of the ribs complete.

Hoping to have him close enough to complete for a debut on Walpurgisnacht.

Monstrous new project and tutorial.

Started on a new Chimera.

But, the monstrous work has been putting together our massive tutorial on monster mud and creature design. I’m still putting pieces together, but “>have a look.

Embracing my inner Martha.

Yeah.

I’ve long ridiculed some of the more cutesy crap around the holiday.

Well, we’re embracing it these days.

We’re having a Witch’s Tea for Talia later this month, and we’re in full prep mode. Even Talia.

Who really LOVES pumpkins in case you couldn’t tell.

Our witch’s hats all drying after the required black paint.

I honestly couldn’t tell you how long it’s been since I last used the halloween cutters. At least 10 years.

Our yard has hardly even been given any attention meanwhile. I’ve had some neighbors openly question what was up before I got the sign out. (even though it’s normal for us to not do much till the week prior to Halloween)

Early October is more for me to have a little fun with the decor. So, since I had to get the Chimera out and fixed up anyway (all joints needed some touchup)….

….I figured I may as well slap in some pink in honor of breast cancer awareness.