So it begins. As you know, I'm really only in my element in the autumn, paring knife in hand, carving up some pumpkins (or as Pookie adorably calls them, "pop-keys"). I decided to go with "Current events" for my first effort this season, so here is my Barack-o-lantern. Or just the Oblantern, if brevity is your thing.
It is Obama's profile, with the campaign logo cut (backwards) into the back of the pumpkin, so that the candle lights the front while throwing the logo-shaped shadow onto a wall. It was a reasonably successful effort, but I may try again in a few days and see if I can't get it perfect.
Note: Someone asked why I didn't use the smiling headshot as my inspiration, and it's because when you're doing a person on a pumpkin, teeth tend to look rather grotesque. Last year's King Leonidas from 300 was an exception. He was supposed to look intimidating.
I've submitted it over at www.yeswecarve.com, so we'll see what people think.
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October 12, 2008
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Beautiful!
I'll take an XXL T-shirt if you decide to market it.
What about "equal rights" for mr.mccain?
"geriatric, "sagging" horses ass with "same OLD, same, OLD" for logo?
Posted by: dilligafff | October 12, 2008 at 10:41 PM
You, madame, are a master craftsman of pumpkins. Srsly.
Posted by: Vivi | October 13, 2008 at 03:00 AM
WOW! Amazing! And Gooooobama!
Posted by: Michelle | Bleeding Espresso | October 13, 2008 at 03:06 AM
Wow you are awesome! I bow down to your slice and dice-ability.
Posted by: Allison | October 13, 2008 at 08:34 AM
#Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Leila, Happy Birthday to You!#
Your popkis is the best! You will take first prize for sure!
Posted by: Old Gray Mare | October 14, 2008 at 05:03 PM
That is a true work of art. One of the best carving I have ever seen. You are a young gal with many talents. Hope your Birthday was a memorable one.
Posted by: Mamaw | October 14, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Isn't that your pumpkin I see in this week's Newsweek??
Posted by: Mary | October 28, 2008 at 09:57 PM