When all else fails....go Halloween.

So yesterday was one of those days. Audrey was at preschool and I hour upon precious hour to create. And nothing would come. It was hard and completely frustrating. Some times I get in this funk where its like there is just too much coming through the filter and I just freeze not knowing which direction to go in.

And so, that afternoon, I grabbed a bunch of old autumn season magazines and just leafed through them, soaking up some images and ideas. And that's how I got Eugenia:

She's super old-timey, bonnet and all. And you know I can't resist a good pumpkin. It's been a while since I've painted a painting this old and home spun. I've been lost in the 30s for a bit. But its good to do a change of pace. And I do love some old timeyness....

I've just listed this painting on etsy if she strikes your fancy. I dont know about you, but I love halloween all year 'round. It's never too early or late for a pretty girl and her pumpkin, right? ;)

See the listing HERE