Thread: Dead Trees & Other Stuff in the works

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I always have loved Aranamurta's spooky tree and wanted to do one. But the project is a big one, and I put it off because I just didn't want to start something so big. LOL! Then Ahwahneeliz did his spooky tree for the scary tree contest and I was inspired by his work photos. So I have started my own version of the Spook Tree.
I am doing two trees. Each tree is in two sections- trunk section and tree top section. I have incorportated a round laundry basket in the trunk sections for storage. My tree trunks will hold up a "buffet Bar" ( plywood counter) and the tree tops with go on top of the counter to kind of look like the tree grew through the counter. The tree tops are hollow so I can put a light inside
to shine upward and also I plan on using REAL dead tree limbs to stick out the top of the tree. It is a monster mud project, so these suckers are heavy. Another reason for building in 2 sections. The following pics are just work pics. I plan on doing the tree in med dark grey... and blending in the skellys, skulls and bones to look as if they are embedded into the tree. ( they look very pronounced now) I do want to keep the top trees eyes, nose and mouth more pronounced tho.
The other photo's are things in the works/ or projects done- Wings are for a blucky reaper, Ham accomplished the toe pincher. But we have lots more to do. IT JUST NEEDS TO STOP RAINING EVERYDAY. I can't get things to dry!

those are really neat!

The tree trunks look great!! Especially holding up the table. Great idea!!
If only I had more storage space...........

This is sick! I love your work. I have always felt that to take on something like this would be a huge job and I know I could not devote the time.

I am following someone else's plans on HauntForum and making this:

spooky tree progress - updated 9-19-08

meestercranky OH YES, you are doing one of Ghostess wailing trees ! She is absolutely fantastic. I am a member of Florida Haunters ( she is the main moderator and one of the founders of Fl. Haunters) but I have yet to meet Ghostess in person.
She is also a member on this forum.
She does nice work and was one of the main contributors to my getting into MM. She did a great gargolye too. I will try my hand at a wailing tree or trees probably next year, ah hum after this ween. Yours looks really fantastic. Looks like everyone is having fun.! BTW I like your site too.

Those are all looking good!!

Wow that tree is going to be amazing!
Love the skeletal spider as well.

MsM

Amazing! The mouth in the tree is scar-ry! I also love the bones as branches. Brilliant ideas.

thanks cylonfrogqueen!