originals

As an admirer of Halloween-inspired art, I consider myself fortunate to own several original works. Reminiscent of the old Night Gallery television show of the 70's, these are displayed together along the walls of the upper hall of my house. Where it's Halloween all year long. Let's take a walk through the gallery.

This first piece, a mix of crayon and watercolour, has always seemed to me the true embodiment of the trick-or-treating spirit. Armed with a flashlight and candy bucket, an intrepid devil ventures out into the night, past the cemetery and the haunted house, unperturbed by the sinister presence of ghosts, bats and witches hovering in the sky above. Hmmm . . . on second thought, those ghosts don't look terribly sinister after all. Moving on . . .

Next, this representation of a monster was one of a collection of more than 30, created with the guidance of a visiting artist. And while the classroom display of the entire collection was undoubtedly impressive, I feel fortunate to own just one of these pieces. In my opinion, the best one.

Finally, this portrait of a witch was one of the first additions to my collection. She has always seemed to me to be fleeing in terror, rather than striking it into the hearts of others. Nevertheless, it was recognized with the prestigious award of "Best Portrayal". Maybe it was the prominent warts.

Sadly, further additions to this collection are unlikely. The artists are no longer creating Halloween images. They've chosen to pursue other interests. Leaving behind a small but impressive body of work.