Thursday, July 9, 2009

Bertram Goodhue on STJ

Have you ever heard a name and you just liked it....well, that is what happened to me when I first heard the name Bertram Goodhue when I was in the 4th grade. Who was he? Well, he was an American architect and he designed the State Capitol building in Lincoln, Nebraska. I love that building with it's mosaics and murals and perhaps that is why I never forgot his name.

When I finished the lumina pumpkin figure below, the name Bertram Goodhue jumped in my head and wouldn't go away (no, I don't hear voices!!). So I decided his face was made up of "good hues" and certainly Bertram was a great name, so why not?!! The name seems to suit him for some reason.

Bertram is shown above with his spindly vein fingers holding onto his skelly bucket, and below you can see a close up. Lots of good little details on this piece.

Betram is going on SpookyTime Jingles this month. As part of supporting the Kearney Area Humane Society, 10% of his purchase price will be given to them for their good work in the name of his buyer.

Bertram thanks you for your consideration. Again, this is the 1st Anniversary for SpookyTime Jingles (updates at 12:00 a.m. on the 13th) and there are some great pieces for this anniversary so stay up late on the 12th to see all of the sweet and spooky goodness!!

Have a great day!
Laurie
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10 comments:

  1. PEAJuly 9, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Oh Laurie,
    He is wonderful! I love the name so unusual.
    That skelly bucket is so adorable. Love it.
    Have a great week you creating genie.
    Hugs,Pea

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  2. Robin Armstrong SeeberJuly 9, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    omg, love himmmmm, so sweet!! hugs, me

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  3. Monkey-Cats StudioJuly 9, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Pea....glad you like little Bertram!!

    Robin, your new dollie is gorgeous. Thanks for stopping by!!

    Thank you both!
    Laurie

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  4. Halloween FanaticJuly 10, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Fab name-Fab piece

    Come by and see us and celebrate 200 with us...

    http://twinklestricksandtreats.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-200th-twinkle.html

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  5. Brandi McKennaJuly 10, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    I love the name, too, and Bertram is Bad to the Bone!! You work makes me smile everytime!

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  6. Monkey-Cats StudioJuly 10, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Hi Robert...200 posts!!! Congratulations and thanks for stopping by!!

    Oh Brandi, thanks so much!!! Building my STJ pages today so this will be a llllloooonnnnngggg day!!!

    Thanks again!
    Laurie

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  7. Christopher A. KlinglerJuly 10, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    Popping in 4 a belated hello & enjoy your weekend!

    XOXO

    Chris (-:

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  8. Chicken LipsJuly 10, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Another masterpiece!

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  9. Monkey-Cats StudioJuly 10, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Hi Chris!!!! Loving your new cards big guy!!! Thank you for stopping by to say hello.

    David you are too kind! "Me loves a punkin' boy"***giggle***

    Have a great weekend all!!
    Laurie

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  10. HowlingMoonDesignsJuly 11, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Oh I Love him Laurie! and I love his name :)
    Hugs,
    Candy

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