*ExoSkeleton*-Latest Painting

I don't usually sell my paintings, but wanted to at least share my latest one! It's called *ExoSkeleton*, oil on 9"w x 12"h canvas.

My camera needs batteries so I apologize for the bad photo taken from my phone! I'll post better photos soon.

Something Spooky in the Air!

Could it be...Halloween?

With this favorite of holidays, I have created several new items in celebration! Whether you see it as a spiritual holiday, a time to relish in horror movies or just plain fun, please check out my latest creations!

Samhain Oil/Potion with Coffin

Samhain Potpourri/Incense

Vampire Blood with Coffin

For more Halloween fun, please check out my DIY project on the Etsy Dark Team Blog!

http://etsysdarksideteam.blogspot.com/2010/09/creepy-carnivale-banner.html

July's GIVEAWAY! "Little Lolita" Original Illustration

The Etsy Dark Team is reaching 1000 fans! In celebration, I'm running this fun Giveaway to thank Dark Side fans for their support!

You will win this lovely ORIGINAL (-this is not a print!-) pen and ink illustration, "Little Lolita". It is 8"w x 11" h and signed by the artist. Frame in photos is for presentation only. Frame not included.

I like to keep my Contests and Giveaways easy, so this is all you have to do to enter:

1) Become a Gossamer Hollow Facebook Fan

2) Become an Etsy Dark Team Facebook Fan

3) Leave a comment here critiquing the price of any item in my Gossamer Hollow or Coffin Critters shops. Is the price too high? Too low? Just right? Let me know what you think!

You may leave as many comments as you want, but commenting will get you a maximum of one entry.

How do you gain more entries?
Any order placed (including custom) from either of the above shops will give you an additional 4 entries, for a total of 5. There is no minimum to buy!

This contest is open to everyone world-wide. Contest ends July 31st and winner will be announced the first week of August.

June's GIVEAWAY!!! It's a good one...

Day gives way to night
And now the children are sleeping
Out of their coffins
The Critters start creeping
Dust from a graveyard
And fortunes to be told
These tarot Critters
Are a sight to behold!

As an introduction to a new line of graveyard dust bottles, I am giving you the opportunity to win the VERY FIRST ONE! Because this series in LIMITED EDITION, only a certain number of them will be made...ever. Here is your opportunity to win the very first one, and it's an Original-not a Prototype!

What do you have to do to win him?
Simple.

• Become a Facebook fan

• Browse my 3 shops: coffincritters, gossamerhollow, and gossamergraphics.

• Leave a comment here telling me what you would like to see in my shops. Do you want more of something? Less of something? A particular theme, style, or medium?

Extra entries: Each comment you leave will gain you an additional entry into the contest, with a limit of 5 chances to win. ALSO, following this blog increases your chances to win.

Onto the fun stuff
This creepy cutie is from the Tarot series and features the King of Pentacles. He is a symbol of wealth, accomplishment, confidence, reliability. Although he doesn't come with all of the other items in these photos, he comes with an official signature card signed by the artist. Not including the cork topper, he is 2.5" high and a wonderful decoration or addition to your sacred space.

One extra note: Because of the cost of shipping to other countries and the delicate nature of this item, I am limiting the chance to win this Coffin Critter to US and Canada residents only. If you are outside of this geographic location and still want to participate, I will enter you to win a Vampire Drop necklace so you won't completely miss out. :) Please specify your location if you are outside of US & Canada.

One winner will be drawn at random at the end of the month-GOOD LUCK!