We remember with LOVE ...

Remembering  Dustin Poche'

                                From Autumn Brilliance, Fall 2023 issue

He was a deeply beloved and favorite fine artist of our time.

                                From Autumn Brilliance, Fall 2023 issue

Dustin was a member of the prestigious guild known as NIADA (National Institute of American Doll Artists) and truly one of the most spectacular creators of Halloween-styled characters we've ever seen, especially witches (Editor's note: I am proud to own "Juniper,"one of his original witches, in my personal collection; photo below).

    "Juniper" witch sculpture by Dustin Poche' / private collection of Ellen Gee

        
Autumn Brilliance was honored to have had the privilege of showcasing his artistry as our Spotlight Artist in our Fall 2023 issue which, sadly, he never got the chance to see, as he passed away from cancer in February of that year.

        From Autumn Brilliance, Fall 2023 issue - both front and back cover devoted to Dustin's art 

We will always grieve for this loss but the joy we get from viewing his artistry will last forever!

 

  From Autumn Brilliance, Fall 2023 issue 

 

 This fabulous issue featuring many of Dustin's magical creations is available 

by clicking the link to the left side.

 

 

 

 

Soon...

 

 

He missed Easter ...

 ...but is ready for Halloween!

 

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter, from the FrankenBunny!

A very valid question ...

I mean, seriously!

 

 

 

Slainte' to all!

 

 

Happy St. Paddy's day to everyone! 

Only 228 days until Halloween!

            

Thank you for your submissions and interest in our Fall 2024 issue! -

Thank you to all the many incredible Artists who have submitted their art for our Fall 2024 issue - you are fantastic!

Fall 2024 (issue #6) will be published in early September.

As with every previous issue of Autumn Brilliance, this forthcoming issue will bring no shortage of variances of creative genres, which will include artists who excel in textiles, as well as those who wow us with their skills in both paper and polymer clays, plus one VERY special artist whose works of art are comprised of something that our pages have not yet featured before.

 We are keeping this a secret for now. You will just have to keep tuning in here to find out. 

(And we promise, it will be a most delectable reveal...!) 

    Please keep in touch here for updates - we have plenty of surprises for you all in the coming months!

 

 

 

 

Submissions guidelines -

 Our window for accepting submissions for the Fall 2024 issue of Autumn Brilliance  

closes this Friday, March 1.

We've had so many inquiries on what exactly we look for and the materials we accept, and would like to post this to help answer those questions.

So very many amazing artists have been featured in past issues, and knowing that we'll be featuring many more exciting creators of handmade Halloween delights gives us a big huge happy! It is always exciting to have a new batch of art every year. The feeling is like being a kid in a candy store - so much to choose from and it's all scrumptious beyond description.

 

Thank you to everyone of you who has shown such love to us over the past five years as this magazine continues to grow in ways we never thought possible.