2010 - Lazy days with Totoro

Is Totoro a monster or a forest spirit? Regardless, he meshes well with the spirit of Halloween.

*UPDATE* Lit version here: [link]

Scene is not entirely original but I added some "improvements" and adapted for a 3 tone pumpkin. This was never meant to be illuminated with a candle but it does look cool lit.

Time: 4 hours
Media: pumpkin, india ink, acrylic white for eyes
Tools: linoleum cutters, assorted brushes

Please check out my other submissions for this year's Pumpkin Carving Contest!
-- Guy Fawkes (V for Vendetta): [link]
-- Flower Basket: [link]
-- Pumpkin Carriage: [link] [link]