Strawn Mad Carving Day 2006
Sarah and I have begun a tradition of carving pumpkins on the day of Halloween. After my Letterman disaster last year (see October2005 blog) we have decided that the day of will be fine instead of carving ahead of time. Fortunately our carving skills are improving which makes for more interesting designs. Unfortunately that means it takes more time. Here are our attempts this year. Enjoy!
Comedy and Tragedy (those wacky theatre masks) carved by Al.
Ghost Rising from Grave carved by Sarah
Luther's Rose (note the attempted use of food coloring in the heart and background) carved by Al (template homemade) I also attempted to use a Dremel grinding wheel to remove skin and flesh from the outer pumkin to allow more light to shine through. It worked well, even though it left pumpkin residue all over my glasses, face, sweatshirt, etc.
Headless Horseman carved by Sarah
Comedy and Tragedy (those wacky theatre masks) carved by Al.
Ghost Rising from Grave carved by Sarah
Luther's Rose (note the attempted use of food coloring in the heart and background) carved by Al (template homemade) I also attempted to use a Dremel grinding wheel to remove skin and flesh from the outer pumkin to allow more light to shine through. It worked well, even though it left pumpkin residue all over my glasses, face, sweatshirt, etc.
Headless Horseman carved by Sarah
This years attempts were hampered by freezing weather that did a good number on the pumpkins (interior ice and shriveling) and made our hands very chilly. Sarah's first attempts at more detailed carving came out very well and she has much to be proud of.
The pumpkins, adorned with great holiday music (Bach's Taccotta and Fugue in D Minor, themes from the X Files, Psycho, and other halloween favorites) once again garned comments from kids and adults alike.
Next year Al will attempt a 1973 Corvette, pumpkin style, and the famous painting of Jesus' profile. Stay tuned. :-)
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