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Ah, Halloween -- every artist's favorite holiday! It's just around the corner, and I'm still putting finishing touches on costumes for myself, my hubby and my son. This year I'm going to be...wait! I'd better not spoil the surprise, just in case any of my friends happen to be reading!

I can tell you what I was a few years ago when I claimed First Prize at our office Halloween bash, though. Better yet, I'll show you:

What exactly was I, you ask? Good question. I basically took Halloween as an occasion to let my creativity run wild. I drew inspiration from some of my favorite creatures, images and artistic themes, including fairies, leprechauns, elves, bright colors, retro mod patterns and fantasy in general.

Halloween's a great time of year to express different -- often hidden -- sides of your personality, and I've found the world of art can serve as great fodder for the imagination. For instance, art with vintage fashion is one great place to start looking for costume inspiration:

Dryden
Vogue Cover

Pre-Raphaelite Art is another great trove to mine for ideas. This genre of art draws heavily from myth, legend and epic characters, offering a world of costume possibilities! Celebrities are always fun to emulate too -- I can't tell you how many times my husband has dressed up as Elvis! For more avant-garde ideas, look to Abstract Art and Pop Art.

Of course, the main idea is to express your creativity and above all...have fun! And if your artistic adventures happen to spill over and inspire you to start experimenting with your home decorating, all the better! See you next week!