Monday, April 27, 2009

What do you think?

Okay, what do you think? I thought I was going to put a handle on this pumpkin, but when I finished painting him yesterday and put him on a base to dry, I said, "Do I really need to put a handle on him?" So my husband responded with, "No, he needs a lid." What?!!!! That wasn't an option I offered so where did that come from? After looking at it, I thought it would be cool with a lid that had a curled stem handle to lift off. So what do you think?

Poor little "Otto" is confused now!

The next post I do will be my 200th post....it will happen this week so keep an eye on my blog to enter the giveaway!!

Have a great day...and help me out with Otto if you would!
Laurie

32 comments:

PJHornbergerFolkArtist.com said...

I vote for the hat... I just hate when husbands are right... darn it...

Once Upon A Blue Crow said...

Otto is absolutely delightful and seems pretty confident with his charming looks. I think he would look great either way. I can picture a lid with a curly stem too :)

Christopher A. Klingler said...

Hi Lady Laurie!

Otto DOES need a lid. He would stand out from all the other artists' current "handle" candy containers! Your husband has a good eye!

Thanks again for your continued support of my art, it means SO much to me...kind of gives me the courage to carry on...if you know what I mean?

"Coco" will go out in tomorrow's mail and hope you will enjoy her!!!

XOXO

Me (-'

snippetgirl said...

I do LOVE the lid idea! You never know what brilliant ideas the hubbies will come up with :)!!

nikkinikkinikki72 said...

A hat lid would be fun, but a normal pumpkin lid with twisted vines would look great too.
But, i also reckon he looks fab without anything and think he's just wonderful.
Nikki x

Anonymous said...

I agree with your husband And Chris. And also with PJ's talking. Dang it when those husbansd are right@!! Otto is awesome by the way.

Halloween Fanatic said...

Go for the hat!

Debbie said...

Gotta vote for the lid. Handles always get bent or broken. And I agree with the others who said lids add more personality although he's certainly full of personality right now!

Debbie

Robin Armstrong Seeber said...

awesome, a lid for sure!!

Kris Dickinson said...

Love the hat/lid idea! He's a handsome fellow. - Kris

yoborobo said...

I'm voting for the hat/lid, too! He is absolutely adorable and funny as heck - so he'll look fabulous no matter what. :)

Unknown said...

Laurie....
I agree with Chris....maybe a Hat...I am confident it will be perfect...Otto is awesome.

Smiles,
Sonia ;)

Melissa Valeriote said...

Put a lid on it..hehe! I'm imagining all the goodies you could hide in there....hhhmmmm. Yep! Definitely a lid. He's a beauty!

Oops! Desperate Blogger~ said...

Put a lid on it! Oh LOL! Thumbs up for that!

Anonymous said...

Laurie..Love him! Yes a lid with a curly hat! And then you can give your husband all the credit for such a wonderful idea! (: ~Kathy

Monkey-Cats Studio said...

Yikes!!!! I guess Otto is getting a "lid"!! Thank you all, guess I just needed a little nudge and you are certainly the group to get me to do it!! I have to admit, that husband of mine is really tuned into what I'm doing, and many of my notes and sketches are from, "what if you did this," comments. Got to love him, he is the Halloween man that dressed as a pumpkin-head scarecrow and scared the adults that sent their children up the sidewalk to the house to Trick or Treat(he looked like he was just a stuffed figure at the edge of the driveway, being very still and would reach out and touch them).

Thank you for taking the time to help me with this!
Laurie

vintagepaletteart said...

What do I think? I think he wants to come live with me...........*snicker* A lid for sure. Your pumpkins make me swoon Laurie...hehehe!

Hugs, *Lori
p.s. I started paper mache again yesterday but it's raining again today.....CRAP!

Marie Patterson Studio said...

I'm keeping my eye on your blog for that chance to win one of your fantastic pieces!
I agree with the majority....lid with a stem would be just the perfect finish!

Tumbleweed Trails said...

I must confess I vote for the lid. He is looking fantastic and I think that would just top him off.

Jody

Monkey-Cats Studio said...

Thanks Nana...he could come live with you, but he won't be done NOW for awhile!! HA!

Marie he is getting the lid...the group has spoken!

Thanks for stopping by Jody!!

Wow, I must say I thought there would be some votes for the handle, but you guys seemed to strongly agree it needs a lid!

Thanks again!
Me!

Lance said...

Go with the lid, I love that idea!

Btw, I'm amazed by the detail in Otto's eye. Amazing.

Halloween Fanatic said...

Congrats you won a prize in my give-away!Send me your address and I will ship it out in the next few days. Robert

Sweet B Folkart said...

I agree - a lid or "Hat" with a stem would be a great touch.

- B

HowlingMoonDesigns said...

I like the lid idea to Laurie :)..
Can't wait to see him with it..LOL
I HATE when husbands are right..LOL
Hugs
Candy

Flora said...

He is so Fabulous Laurie but you don't need me to tell you that!!!!
I WANT him in the worst way!!!!.....me and a thousand other fans...
blessings,Flora

The Studio at Crow Haven Farm, LLC said...

Yip, a Hat Lid...your trademark...go with the Hat..Your work is freaking amazing and I just love ALL OF it, hat or no hat...it's freaking awesome!
Have a great weekend!
Cheers!

Melissa said...

Since I love to put hats on everything except my own head, I'd say he needs a chapeau of distinction! He's such a unique guy, he needs a unique hat!
He's wonderful!
Smiles-
Melissa

Unknown said...

Hello, I love your work, it's wonderful what you do!.
Greetings from Spain.
Myrarte♥♥♥

Gourdqueen said...

I'm for a hat but then I put hats on everything! Otto rocks!
Linda

Susan said...

Wow I love to win this wonderful piece! Susan V. aha mod
seasonalwhimsies.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Just found you and love the spookies! You make me wish for Fall and we just now are getting Spring!
sirod9@juno.com

The Smiling Goat said...

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.......ya know you could put the lid and a handle on him! Then when he is finished he can live with me!! Gosh I just LOVE your work! Can't wait to see the finished Otto!!

Kim