Folk Art Halloween dog put candy container

Buddy is an original Folk Art Halloween candy container. Buddy can hold covered candy or small items. He is painted in vintage style and was composed of paperclay. He is available in MY ETSY.

Ollie Gourdans an original pumpkin man with a sweet tooth

SOLD- THANK YOU FRAN IN MADISON IN.

Ollie Gourdans has developed quite a sweet tooth. You seldom see him without a sucker in his hand. If your interested in learning more about Ollie you can check him out on MY ETSY.

Lil Eddie Gourdans an original Halloween Pumpkin ornament

Eddie Gourdans is a sweet and full the colors of Halloween, textures and delight. If your interested in purchasing Eddie you can check him out on MY ETSY

Young Fester Gourdans a Halloween pumpkin ornament

                                                             
                                      Fester Gourdans was created from paper clay and fabric. He is a 8.5" long ornament. If you would like to purchase Fester you can check him out on MY ETSY

Jack Gourdans

SOLD- Thank you Debbie in Long Beach, California!

I just listed this Jack O lantern Pumpkin character on ETSY. He is sweet and vintage looking. Holds a sucker in his hand. He is a one of a kind. If your interested in purchasing Jack you can check him out on MY ETSY. Thanks for looking. 

Vinnie Barkarino

Vinnie Barkarino is a one of a kind Folk Art Steam punk Daschund Dog ornament. I just listed him on Etsy. He was sure fun to make. You can find more out about Vinnie by clicking on Etsy link below or to the side of this blog. 

If your interested in purchasing Vinnie or just looking at some more pictures you can check him out on MY ETSY

Santa and Zeb

"Santa and Zeb"

This Santa Gourd was painted by me on a natural thick shelled gourd. He has been hand painted in rich hues of red, green, vintage white and other colors. Various painting techniques were used to bring out depth and contrast. This Santa sports a great big smile. He holds a doll, Christmas tree and gingerbread on one side and a teddy bear, and gift. His best friend Zeb a Yellow Labrador accompanies him on his yearling outing to bring gifts to the kids. 

If your interested in purchasing "Santa and Zeb" or just looking at some more pictures you can click on MY ETSY

                   Santa and West Highland Terrier

            
                                                       SOLD- Thank you Stephanie in Minnesota

                                                                        "Santa and Westie"

Santa is a one of a kind Original Gourd character created by me Penny Grotz Streit. Santa is painted on a thick shelled gourd. He is painted as a visual story. Santa holds a basket with his best friend a West Highland Terrier named Snowball. Santa holds a doll and Christmas wreath in his hands. There is a Christmas tree and presents painted on his back. I placed some paper mache at the top of his hat for a ball. This protects the stem of the gourd which was left exposed to remind the viewer of his earthly beginnings. 
This guy would look so sweet sitting on a sideboard, mantel or table in a Christmas vignette. Santa has been painted in rich hues using various painting techniques to bring out depth and eye catching features. He is sure to become a family heirloom.

He Measures 8 3/4" tall by 7" across.
If your interested in purchasing Santa or just looking at some more pictures, you can check him out on MY ETSY


GOURD TRIVIA- Gourds are highly durable. There are some in existence that are hundreds of thousands years old.

Ms. Hattie Spellman

SOLD- Thank you Katie in California!

"Hattie Spellman"

She is one of those "Spellman sisters". They are known about town as quite the old cronies. Hattie has a huge crush on the Man in the Moon. He was less than enchanted so she actually plucked him right out of the sky and forced him to take her to the Halloween Ball. Hattie's constant companions Thadeus Toad and Sylvia the spider are also attending the Ball. 

This is an original one of a kind Witch gourd created by me Penny Grotz Streit. Hattie is painted in colors of burnt orange, vintage white and soft black. Her hat is decorated with sunflowers, cobwebs and a spider. She has pumpkins or jack o lanterns surrounding her body with a toad painted on one. I did add some clay to the bottom of the gourd so she would stand upright and stable.  Hattie  measures 9 " tall and 4 " across. She was given a faux vintage or antique look with an umber wash.  She has been artist signed and dated by me with a 1/1 indicating he is a one of a kind and will not be recreated. She has been coated with polyurethane for lasting years of beauty. 

If your interested in purchasing Hattie or maybe you would like to look at more pictures of her you can check her out on my ETSY

St Nick One of a kind Folk Art Candy Container

SOLD- Thank you LEANNE in Candada!

I finished this guy today. He has such a sweet smile and pleasing colors and  is sure to delight the child in all of us. He was created from paper mache and paper clay and hand painted. He measures 8" tall by 3" wide. If your interested in purchasing St. Nick or just looking at some more of his pictures you can check him out on my ETSY . Thanks for stopping by. Penny

SANTA CANDY CONTAINER

SOLD- Thank you Wilma in Georgia!

SANTA CANDY CONTAINER

Hello and thanks for stopping by. I created this  one of a kind folk art candy container from paper mache and paper clay. His top can be removed to store covered candy's. His cup is also made from paper mache and meticulously hand painted in lovely Christmas colors of red, green and vintage white. If your interested you can find out more info and  check him out on my EBAY

Santy Clause Ornament

Santy Clause

Santy is a one of a kind Folk Art Character ornament created from Paper Mache and paper clay. included in this auction is the wooden block he stands on. It was created from wood and vintage style graphics. You can check Santy out on my Etsy. Have a fun Halloween this evening and be good to yourself. Penny

Pete Easterly

Sold_ Thank you Mary in Massapequa!


Mr. Pete Easterly at your sevice. Pete is a one of a kind paper mache Rabbit. Pete's a debonair guy or so he thinks. Though he is fond of Easter I have painted him in colors and design that would make him suitable for display all year long.

   Pete measures 9 1/2" tall by 5 3/4" across. 

He sports a green vest decorated with little carrots. His undershirt is a vintage white with pink polka dots. He wears a top hat adorned with a checked hat band. He holds a bucket with carrots that were all created and painted by me. He will come artist signed and dated(on the bottom) with a 1/1 signifying he is a a one of a kind and will not be recreated. I have applied three coats of polyurethane. If your interested in purchasing Pete click on American Holiday artists studios marketplace

Archie Snowdon

He's the man!Archie is a one of a kind papier mache snowman who I have just listed on Ebay. He is decorated with a lot of fu fu. A fleece scarf, a velvet hat band with some whispers of fibers resembling feathers sticking out. His  wire arms are posable. He holds hand made suckers, a candy cane and two vintage style tags created by none other than Jan Davis of Big Brown Dog Graphics check her out on Digital Antiques on Etsy for some really sweet tags, labels, graphics, etc. His vest is handpainted in two hues of green.

Hagatha Spellman is listed on Ebay

Ms. Hagatha Spellman is leaving Thurston. She is looking for a new place to live. Other than being a bit snooty and You might not leave her alone with the children. She otherwise makes a great room mate. She is a one of a kind Candy Keeper created from Paper clay and papier mache and then meticulously hand painted in various tecniques for eye catching appeal. She is listed on  Ebay Thanks for looking. Penny

Hagatha and Thurston in a lovers tiff

The dramas pretty high around here. These two have been at it and need a good counseling service. Hagatha has become extremely uptight and Thurston can't seem to do anything right. Poor guy. 

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American Holiday Artists Studios coming soon!!!

I will be hosting a blog give away soon. This is to celebrate the upcoming opening of an exciting new art marketplace for collectors and shoppers of unique art created by very talented artisans. AMERICAN HOLIDAY ARTISTS STUDIOS Grand opening is this month. Stay tuned for details. 

New toy and a skelly WIP

I just recieved this paint organizer yesterday and I do think its all that and a side of chips!. It holds 144 bottles of paint and swirls around as needed. If you don't already have one I think it was a good investment to keep down clutter. Cost was about 29.00 which included shipping, handling and tax. You can find them on the web. Also the dude hiding in the cup is a skelleton work in progress

Folk Art by Penny