A (re)Vamping of Sorts...


When Edward Cullen was still wearing diapers, the original "vampire clan"(has there really ever been another?) roamed the west coast seaside. Prompted by yet another viewing of The Lost Boys the other evening, I was left pondering what has become of some of the lesser-known fellows from the film - or rather, what on earth do they look like now? Father Time has a curious way of smiling upon some, and frowning upon others (as the photos below indicate, hehe).


David, Keifer Sutherland


Marko, Alex Winter


Dwayne, Billy Wirth


Paul, Brooke McCarter


Michael, Jason Patric


Sam, Corey Haim


Edgar Frog, Corey Feldman


Star, Jamie Gertz


Alan Frog, Jamison Newlander


Laddie, Chance Michael Crawford


Lucy, Diane Wiest


Max, Ed Herrmann

and lastly, bless...Grandpa, and his little taxidermied critter army,


Grandpa, Barnard Hughes, RIP

Isn't it funny how certain films, leave such a lasting impression on us. And I find this one most difficult to pass up every time it is on tele! Though it resides in my dvd collection, I just can't bring myself to not watch it when I find that it is on. I have that issue with several films, but this vampy, by all means legendary film, tops my list.

And whilst being nostalgic (it was the mid 80's after all), I stumbled across some other tidbits of interest from the film; The filming location for Grandad's house, was the once grand Pogonip Lodge in Santa Cruz.



Once home to one of the nations most scenic golf courses, and later a polo club, the Pogonip now sits in rehab purgatory =/ Apparently the city folks cannot decide to fix her up, or flatten her out.



The bridge, it seemed so much more ominous when clouded with fog (and higher as well!) But, that's why the special effects folks get paid the big bucks, hehe.


Bridge over the San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz


The Santa Cruz Boardwalk, most of which is still there; though sadly, some of it was destroyed by the earthquake in 1989, including the outdoor stage. Speaking of the outdoor stage, certainly not to be overlooked, nor forgotten - the hot waxy mess that was the saxophone player, Tim "I Still Believe" Cappello. (Whom, by the way, I cannot find any pictures of since this film)



And I do think that about wraps it up!

Oh yes, I did almost forget, when did vampires become socially acceptable? Was it only when they became sparkly?

xo

Audrey, the Acorn Girl


acrylic on wood panel 5" x 7"

Bonjour!

A little something I have been working away on, The Un-Named; a series of portraits of the un-loved and un-named. Here are the first five of fifty children from the crooked red house.







These will all be available in my shoppe as they are completed, the first five now available =)

xo

Pumpkin Kings, Past & Present

Happy November!

As the old crow flies, better late than never! I've been so busy that I've neglected to share my pumpkins with everyone. So, here they are - pumpkins of Hallowe'en past & present (though, he must make an unfortunate trip to the bin in the morning - he's sprouting mold =/) And, a few not so great snapshots of the neighbourhood haunts, some homes had over 2000 scavengers trick or treater's!

I will be participating in the Celebration Art Stroll on November 6th from 6-8pm, stop by and visit the local artisans as they craft their goods by the Lakeside =)

Hello, hello!



I can't complain about the heat so much at the moment - I'm lucky enough to have all of my windows open & I can still breathe! Fresh evening air, at last =) And I snapped this from my tiny porch landing (so tiny, it holds but one rail basket!)

More paintings and goodness on the way - I've got a few different projects in the works , that combined with the local art group and upcoming Art Stroll has me busy as a bee.

See you soon!

Woobies


1994 - 2009

My precious friend and companion for not enough years, the perfect little poodle. You will be forever missed.
XO

Hello, hello!

Here's hoping everyone is having a more autumn-y autumn than here in Florida! A brisk autumn-esque wind teased us but a few weeks ago, and left as soon is it went =/ If it weren't for the pumpkin patch around the corner, and all of my lovely scrumptious fall scents, I'd think it was mid-summer. Boooo. o.O

Here is the next Curiously Creeping Coast painting, a charming little nymph called Thora, who sadly enough - has gone missing.


Thora, 7" x 9" acrylic on wood panel


At the edge of the forest,
in a grotto by the sea -
Lived a little lass,
not much more than three;
On a gallant sea horse,
she used to like to ride,
In the early morning
and late evening tide;
When on a windy evening,
the waves were certainly high -
It was the last that anyone saw her,
as she waved to them goodbye.