October 25, 2012 In art, creativity, imagination, inspiration, skill By Patricia Saxton

Pumpkins!

‘Tis the season to bring out your carving knives and spook those goblins with clever sculptings!

Here’s a sampling of fantastic pumpkins* ~ some of which I’d think would require not just skill but the patience of a saint. They’re inspiring, yes? Another example of our wondrous capacity for creativity. Enjoy!

* All images found on the web, at various places: marthastewart.com, countryliving.com, goodhousekeeping.com, flicker and google images.

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October 28, 2011 In creativity, imagination, work and play By Patricia Saxton

Crazy for Pumpkins!

I love these pumpkins! Every October, the illustrious California-based design firm Duarte Design holds a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest. The results are pretty incredible. Check out these testaments to creativity…

© Duarte Design / 2011 Pumpkin Carving Contest

You can see them all here and cast your vote for a favorite. The deadline for voting is October 30; the results are posted on Halloween Day. And while you’re there, don’t miss their pumpkin Hall-o-fame. It’s big fun. :  )

Have fun carving, and Happy Halloween!

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October 28, 2010 In creativity, design, inspiration, presentation, work and play By Patricia Saxton

Fun, REALLY Fun, Pumpkins

As if ghouls, goblins and wads of candy weren’t enough, Halloween just got a whole lot more fun.

This is the 15th year of an annual pumpkin carving contest held by Duarte Design, and boy are these carvings great!  What a treat. You can even vote for your favorite. (but hurry, voting ends the afternoon of 10/29.)

These are so much fun, I’m thinking I might start my own contest next year. So, you’ve been fairly warned, with plenty of time to think about what you’d like to do ~ and here’s some fantastic inspiration to whet your creative spirits!

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