The Jaws of Hell

lisascenic · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:26 pm Post subject: The Jaws of Hell

Here's a silly little something I painted for my house. It's based on a 19th Century Parisian cafe.

The source imagery.

Robb's mock-up. We made some changes, mostly based on how we planned to install this thing.

I still need to trim the bottom edge.

In the studio. As I said, this is just a silly little nothin'. If you want to see something really impressive, ask Allie to share what she's been working on.

mpg · Joined: 10 Sep 2007 Posts: 603 Location: Nebraska

that's awesome!

alliekat · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 1:33 am Post subject:

holy crap i love it!

Pat · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:20 am Post subject:

So freakin cool! Lisa I love this on so many levels. Are the neighbors digging it?

Deelite · Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Posts: 766 Location: Baltimore

Incredible! The red steps look especially scary now, like you are walking up its tongue!

Jeanne S · Joined: 29 Nov 2007 Posts: 1521 Location: New York

I loooooooooove it !!!!
Very Happy

lisascenic · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:48 am Post subject:

The neighbors are still trying to wrap their brains around the idea that I painted it. But, yeah, they love it.

I need to rig up a spotlight because it gets lost after dark.

StaceyO · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 715 Location: Brookeville, MD

How cool is that?!!! I love it too Lisa! You know, you could have a whole series of these...one for every holiday! I bet Santa would be a big hit...especially if you have some little reindeer walking up the steps (Santa eating reindeer...that's a new twist on Christmas!)...or how about the Easter Bunny? Cupid could be fun as well...The possibilities are endless! Smile

Linda Marsteller · Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 2282 Location: Winter Park, FL

You will either get a LOT of kids or NO kids! LOL What a cool doorway!

sonol'artista · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 3:19 pm Post subject:

Well, this is just fabulous! I think you are brilliant! Very Happy

cleta · Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3232 Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Scary perfection!! How fun to do something like this for your house. Who knew that the cute little craftsman style house could be so scary.

lisascenic · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 5:08 pm Post subject:

Cleta -- you didn't see the mummified rats that were found when we re-did our foundation! Very scary.

strongv · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:53 pm Post subject:

you have to leave this out all year round!!!! Very Cool!

lisascenic · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 12:27 am Post subject:

I'm already thinking about next year. I want to do a Day of the Dead candy skull thing.

Lots of glitter on that one!

Maybe Allie and I could both make them, since were quasi-neighbors and share a love of that imagery. (Probably because we both have birthdays around Halloween.) Who wants to join us?

arlene · Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 7769

I love Haloween so much! That is spectacular! Silly? my ass! love it Lisa you really are brilliant!

southpawsue · Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 1113 Location: New Jersey

This is sooooooo Friggin cool!! I love the team effort! very creative but simple & tastefully done!!!! I'm coming to trick or treat all the way from Jersey just to see it batman

patty_artist · Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 1122 Location: Oak Ridge NJ

That is such a great idea! Love it! Allie, Pictures of your haunted house? Are you holding out on us again?

Southpaw You know how jealous of you I am. Have a good time out there!

alliekat · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 11:33 pm Post subject:

crazy skull with glitter!!!i am in...our new business...scary monster mouths for houses!!!!! ..or a garden archway...my head is exploding! ..seriously if i didnt have samples to do and a crazy work week i would be doing it now!.....sue and i are coming to trick or treat!..i hope you have lots of candy

cicalisa · Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 114 Location: Pennsylvania

SO cool! Got me thinking I have the place to do it, too... but no one comes to our neighborhood for Halloween!