We do a lot of seasonal work, and since EVERYONE knows I love Halloween, most of the Spooky themed design work comes my way. So i guess this post is about good sources and inspiration for good Halloween design. First off, take a trip to the video store and pick up some traditional Halloween flicks. I think The Nightmare Before Christmas has tons of inspiration for decor all by itself, but I'm a Tim Burton fan so perhaps I'm a bit partial to his style. Sometimes its best to go to the true sources.  Dracula, Frankenstien, heck even Abbott & Costello meet the Mummy is a treasure trove of ideas. You get the idea, film gets the juices flowing, or the blood, as may be the case.

Good textures from deviantart are a must for realistic photoshop work. Some really excellent fog brushes and tombstones can really come in handy when doing quick and dirty flyer designs. Spider webs are also really cool if used properly. Pay attention to the small details, and leave something up to the imagination (which as we all know can be much more scary).

Most of all, have fun and try something different. Heck if I didnt get any Halloween design jobs this year , I'd still do some just for the fun of it. Take it easy now, and DON'T FALL ASLEEP!