Samhain
We are always being watched by unseen eyes…..
The origin of Halloween.
Halloween culture can be traced back to the Druids, a Celtic culture in Ireland, Britain and Northern Europe. Roots lay in the feast of Samhain, which was annually on October 31st to honor the dead.
Samhain signifies “summers end” or November. Samhain was a harvest festival with huge sacred bonfires, marking the end of the Celtic year and beginning of a new one. Many of the practices involved in this celebration were fed on superstition.
The Celts believed the souls of the dead roamed the streets and villages at night. Since not all spirits were thought to be friendly, gifts and treats were left out to pacify the evil and ensure next years crops would be plentiful. This custom evolved into trick-or-treating.
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Druidstorm
Beautiful artwork Colin “Not all you see you see!” Amazing beauty mate!!!...:))
Shelleymay
WOW! so dark, yet so expressive. I will be sleeping with one eye open tonight Colin….lol
jlynn
Fantastic very scary work:) well done!
helene ruiz
i like this im really loving ur newest works colin!
apjenkins
bit scary like but good and great writeup
Fiona O'Beirne
This is a well executed work. It evokes the ghostly and mysterious nature of Samhain.
Alison Pearce
Congrats on a well deserved win!
Colin Cartwright replied
Thank you very much, and thanks to Hilton for picking this!
Miri
congrats on the win! i hope those eyes aren’t watching me – they’re very spooky…actually i think it’s the smile that’s spookier!!
charlena
this is so creepy and cool. Awesome job
Mysticmoon
This is awesome, Colin! Congratulations!
“There’s more in life than meets the eye!”
Astrid Pardew
Kool!!! Congratulations!
EdgeOfReality
Congratulations and well done with this excellent dark image.
catblack
whooo
i like the dark ones u do!
freaking freaky i tell yea!
like it alot
John Miller
Very eerie. It’s almost like squinting into the dark, thinking you see something. Or maybe you don’t.
Fantastic piece! And a belated congratulations on your win. Well deserved!
Colin Cartwright replied
Thanks a lot, John.
I haven’t had a comment for month or so, so It’s very much appreciated.
Lloyd Harvey
I thought Halloween started in Mexico… but you learn something new everyday. I like how creepy the face is in this image.
jyoshi
Yehhh very nice.i like it..
dkainn
My childhood memory of ( Samhain ) was nightmares in sweat and urine … a true phantasmagoria!
Great art – Colin … I love this work.
Kirrill D’Kainn.
Alice McMahon ...
We have an intriguing Samhain exhibition at our local Irish Heritage center each year. Some of it tends to be poorly thought out and sloppily assembled installation art. I always prefer to see something well done like this. Creepy and cool, perfect for that season.
charlena
creepy yet awesome
Maureen Bloesch
beautiful work!
Clare McClelland
i don’t know how you did this, but is truly spooky!
owlspook
great halloween card, Colin! wouldn’t want to bump into these guys at night! (big smile)
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now don’t be a stranger … come visit often at Creative Cards ... we’re looking forward to seeing more of your work
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you also might like to check out the new forums too (big smile) especially the one on Promoting Our Work! (big smile)
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AND don’t forget to read the groups messages – important stuff! (big smile)
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ps. please remember NO PHOTOS except when altered and used as part of the main image of the card! (see rules) .. AND only one posted card per day! thank you (smile)
Colin Cartwright
All my works have texture – what’s the problem, ‘textured landscapes’ group? Why do you keep rejecting my paintings?
Dave Martsolf
Great!