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When Skelly Fish Attack - Skeleton Art by Misty Benson

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:50:39 MST

Sometimes skellies find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time! If you are ever a skelly out to do a little skelly cat fishing, remember the tables might just turn! © Misty Benson. All Rights Reserved.

When Skelly Deer Attack - Skeleton Art by Misty Benson

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:48:15 MST

This skelly deer has turned the tables and has himself become the hunter. His trophies seem to have mixed reactions to their new home! Enjoy this bit of dark humor. © Misty Benson. All Rights Reserved.

Going Home - El Dia de Los Muertos Art by Misty Benson

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:45:52 MST

This bold scene full of colors and stripes shows a dark winged angel in her kachina-esque attire pulling a precious skelly through the marigolds. In Day of the Dead lore, marigolds are used as little beacons to remind the ancestors how to get back home each year during El Dia de Los Muertos. I also have a special place in my heart for marigolds. I used to plant them with my grandmother in her yard. They were little balls of orange and yellow sunlight living right in the earth. Sometimes you don't always feel like going home, but it is definitely where this little macabrelito belongs! Will you show them the way? © Misty Benson. All Rights Reserved.

Baby Boo by Misty Benson

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:28:16 MST

This pale ballerina angel holds onto her white pumpkin as she floats through the air! Named after the white pumpkin in her arms, Baby Boo makes an adorable addition to any home! 12x16 Acrylic On Canvas Copyright Misty Benson. All Rights Reserved.

Candy Corn Rain by Misty Benson

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:18:03 MST

Hop into your pumpkin! It's raining candy corn out there!!!

5x7 Acrylic on Canvas

Skull Garland by Misty Benson

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:11:48 MST

This skelly decorates his place in skulls and pumpkin vine! It's always Halloween!

5x7 Acrylic On Canvas

Year of the Rat (Series A) by Misty Benson

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:30:37 MST

Ever since I visited China, I have wanted to paint the Chinese Zodiac! I put it off for years, but now I think I am ready to begin with Series A. And what better time to begin than that of the Year of the Rat--the first sign!

For this painting, a haunting girl carries a pale rat through the midnight snow. The rat is the 1st sign of the Chines zodiac. It's ruling hours are from 11pm-1am. That is why I chose to show the scene in the dead of the night. The season and month of the rat are Winter/December. The rat is associated with the gemstone garnet. So I included a garnet encrusted skull in her hair. It is also associated with the element of water; hence, the little looking pool behind the girl. And in the sky, I had the stars align to show the Chinese character for rat.

Whether you were born in the Year of the Rat, or you simply enjoy rats or gothic art, this will make a great addition to an collection!

12x16 Acrylic on Canvas.

Green Beer Skelly by Misty Benson

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:27:58 MST

Always keep a close eye on your green beer! There is a certain skelly in the neighborhood that loves to go for a tasty swim!

5x7 Acrylic on Canvas

Moon-Face Girl by Misty Benson

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:25:47 MST

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars... This adorably glum moon-face girl passes time among the stars. Enjoy this Morbidly Adorable scene!

11x20 Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas Sheet

La Muerte Llameante by Misty Benson

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 MST

Meet the newest Derby Skelly! She goes by the name La Muerte Llameante, or The Flaming Death! You don't want to meet this menace on the track!

12x16 Acrylic on Canvas Sheet.