Here’s a guest blog post from a Facebook Fan, Allison Bartlett-

I wanted to share what a SPOOKtacular time I had at the 3rd Annual Ghoultide Gathering Art Show this past Saturday in Northville, MI right outside Detroit.  We met some great people in line while we waited for the doors to open.  I spotted Dani Nelson of Ambitions Design and Founder/Owner of Spooky Time Jingles.  I love the ornaments she creates.  Dani is a true sweetheart and rare gem in my book. She did me a huge favor by picking up something extra special from the 14th Annual Halloween & Vine Show in Petaluma, CA and brought it all the way back to Northville, MI.  I was so glad we finally were able to meet each other in person.  Check out the picture below and see if you can spot the piece I’m talking about.  If you know who the marvelous Johanna Parker is, get ready for your jaw to drop.

I was shocked when I heard you better run when the doors open if you want a piece from Scott Smith of Rucus Studio.  Boy oh boy, it was a sight to see so many people dart to his table.  I have to admit when I got there, I totally froze.  I was just like a kid in a candy shop.  Fortunately, my husband was victorious (as always) and snagged an unbelievable piece.  I was and still am thrilled I was able to score something from Scott.  His work is crème de la crème and it was phenomenal to meet him and see his fascinating unexpected characters in person.

After that whirlwind I quickly ran over to super savvy Artist, Kristen Beason of Kristen Beason Designs.  She had a table packed of impressive treasures, which people gobbled up right away.  I wanted one of everything she had!! I was stoked to score a beautiful hand painted gourd lantern and devious little devil ornament. It was awesome to finally meet her in person too!  Kristen blows my mind on how amazingly creative she is.

While I was chatting with Kristen, the one and only Joyce Stahl of Enchanted Productions was standing right next to me.  She is also an amazing lady.  Joyce is so energetic and creates SPOOKalicious dolls with hand-stitched 3-D wicked eyes.  I could kick myself for not asking her to sign my copy of Art Doll Quarterly.

I was also lucky enough to score two incredible hags from the divine witch maker herself, Sheila Bentley of Primdolly Designs.  They are a reflection of her outstanding imagination, their faces look so shockingly real.  Her stuff also quickly sprouted wings and flew away.  I was without a doubt mesmerized by Sheila’s work!!

I’m thankful for just how good-natured everyone we met was, they were the kind of people you hope there are more of in this world.  The energy was fanatical and it was electrifying to be around so many Halloween enthusiasts of all ages.  It was an honor to be in the company of such awe-inspiring talent and can’t wait for next year!

I’m getting all flighty that Halloween is almost here…

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