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Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Alex Ross
Today, we celebrate the one and only art master Alex Ross, as a special tribute to Halloween, with a look at his beautiful magnificent drawings of the beloved Universal monsters.
Artist: Alex Ross
Company/Studio: Alex Ross Art
Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.alexrossart.com
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thealexrossart
Why we love it: Alex Ross’ influence on comic book artists is unparalleled. The man’s technical artistry is awe-inspiring, with his ability to show realism and the emotional depth of characters truly makes them come alive.
I could just sit here all day describing him with good adjectives. Mr. Ross is simply a marvel. One doesn’t just look at his art, they have feelings.
Sinister Saturdays – Best Era for Horror Films
Horror films have captivated audiences since before Universal’s wild heyday of Horror during the 1930s. Each era has had great scary films and some so good, they spawned sequels and created franchises. Jaws, a 1975 horror adventure from a new young director Steven Spielberg gave birth to the summer blockbuster! In fact, thanks to horror, some amazing technical achievements have been discoverd, like new camera and lighting tricks and, make-up, and special fx. Horror films are truly the backbone of Hollywood.
I personally have been a horror film fan for over 40 years and I pride myself on having seen a majority of scary films and always look forward to those I’ve havent found yet. But there’s just one thing I haven’t been able to figure out, and that’s which era had the best horror. Was it Universal’s monster era or the SciFi greatness of the 50s, or how about the great slasher films of the 80s? It’s so hard to choose! Help me out!
Friday Fright Nightcaps – Frankie’s Martini
Happy Frankenstein Friday! Today’s drink is a tribute to Universal’s classic monster movie Frankenstein, with my version of a melon martini.
Ingredients:
3-4 oz. Midori Liqueur
.05 oz tequila
.05 oz. vanilla vodka
.05 oz. triple sec
1 tsp. lime juice
Splash of cream of coconut
Mix ingredients well. Serve chilled.
Garnish rim with salt and cherries.
You can catch Universal’s Frankenstein on Amazon Prime this month.
Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Johanna Parker
Known for her whimsical folk art, Johanna Parker turned her love for Halloween into a successful, thriving world-wide business.
Artist: Johanna Parker
Company/Studio: Johanna Parker Design
Website: https://www.johannaparkerdesign.com/
Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.johannaparkerdesign.com/store
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jparkerdesign/
Why we love it: Johanna Parker’s name is synonymous with Halloween folk art and vintage Halloween replicas. She often partners with top retail and wholesalers, where her art and designs are featured on everything from art and clothing to Halloween decorations and home goods.
Trick or Treat Tuesday?
Spooky Sundays – Week 2 & 3
Spooky Sundays are all about reading, relaxing, and recharging our brooms. I just realized I forgot to put up last week, so I’ll include last week too. Here’s a visual recap of this past week.
Week 2
Sinister Saturdays – Scariest classic Universal monster
Lately, I’ve been rewatching a lot old classic horror movies and the Universal monster movies are still my faves. Fans of the 1930s viewed the supernatural fantasy as an escape from the daily misery, living through the depression. The films may seem tame or not as scary or sophisticated as the films of today, but for some movie goers, the stories were based on popular cultural myths and legends, while others had never heard of these creatures at all. Swamp creatures and the reanimated dead were the super scary, particularly to those who were extremely religious.
I tried to figure out which monster I thought was scariest but I’m on the fence. Help me determine which monster is the scariest.
Friday Fright Nightcaps – Pumpkin Wrap Martini
Happy Friday! Today’s drink is a tribute Universal’s classic monster movie The Mummy, with my version of a pumpkin pie martini.
Ingredients:
2 oz. Pumpkin Pie Cream Liqueur
2 oz. rum
1 oz. vanilla vodka
Dash of pumpkin pie spice
Garnish rim with cinnamon sugar
Opt garnish: whipped cream
You can catch Universal’s The Mummy on Amazon Prime this month.
Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Spooky Wil
Spooky Wil is a one-of-a-kind UK based artist, designer, podcaster, and Halloween specialty shop owner.
Artist: Spooky Wil
Company/Studio: October 31st Store
Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.instagram.com/october31st.co.uk
Social Media:Â https://www.instagram.com/spookywil
Podcast: https://www.theblackflamesocietypodcast.com/
Why we love it: Spooky Wil’s original designs are whimsical nods to that feel-good vintage Halloween style. In his shop in the UK, Wil sells vintage style halloween clothing, decor, homewares, and memorablia, Hocus Pocus and other spooky movie merch, and even rare, hard to find Halloween items.
There’s a new 2025 calendar up for sale. Order yours today before they sell out!
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