Folk Art one of a kind vintage style Halloween candy container from the studio of Folk Art By Penny

Hal is a one of a kind vintage style Halloween candy container. I created his bust from paperclay and his container is wood that I painted a Halloween scene on. If you are interested in learning more about Hal you can check him out on PENNYS ETSY

Barnaby Bones Attorney at Law, Folk art Halloween bat from FOLK ART BY PENNY

Barnaby Bones Attorney at Law

Barnaby was created from paperclay, muslin for wings and other goodies. If you are interested in purchasing Barnaby you can check him out at MY ETSY

Jr. Frankenstein just loven and liven in Beloit Kansas

Jr. Frankenstein

Jr is a very sweet monster. He is always looking for "friends". Though he likes Kansas he said its to hot here and would like to move elsewhere. If your interested in finding out more about Jr or just looking at pics you can check him out on 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.

Stormy Weathers a Snowman candy container

SOLD- Thank you Frances in Ohio.

Stormy was created from muslin and attached to a paper mache box that has decorative papers modge lodged to it. Stormy could be displayed not only at Christmas but all winter long. If you would like to purchase Stormy you can check him out on MY ETSY.

Brutus a French Bulldog Ornament

Brutus the French Bulldog was created from paper clay and a piece of crazy quilt. He has been heavily adorned with fu fu. He would not only make a lovely Christmas ornament he could be displayed all year long. If your interested in purchasing Brutus you can check him out on MY ETSY.

Folk Art Hand Painted Wooden Spoon Ornaments

SANTA SOLD- THANK YOU MARY IN MASSAPEQUA!

These wooden spoon ornaments were fun to make. If your interested in purchasing one or both of them you can check them out on MY ETSY . It is COLD here in Kansas today. So unusual for this time of year. Usually this time of year the heat is unbearable. Thanks for looking! Penny

Desiree of the Dead Voodoo Ornament doll

Desiree of the Dead Voodoo Doll Orament

She is pretty creepy with her tattered mended heart stuck with a pin. If your interested in finding out more about Desiree you can check her 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

Ms. Catrina Meowens

Ms Catrina Meowens listed on MY ETSY 

Catrina is a flying cat. She was orphaned at birth due to the unusual wing protrusions coming from both sides of her body. Fortunately Catrina was adopted by the Meowens family. They adored Catrina and viewed her affliction as an asset. She was trained to deliver packages for the family business.  

Catrina measures  4 1/4" tall by  3  " across. You could use her as an ornament or displayed amongst other objects for an interesting vignette.

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.

Myrtle Spellman A Lovely Witch

Myrtle is a one of a kind folk art piece hand sculpted, painted and created by me. She has a hang tag of a cat and a jack o lantern pumpkin guy I made hanging on a wire around the jar. She has a glitzy hat band embellished with a black and orange rose and two hat pins. One is a skeleton head and the other hat pin is a pumpkin.

Myrtle is an exception in the local witch society. She is shunned by the local crones for her beautiful face and the great pride she takes in her appearance. If you look closely you can see she enhances her beauty with some rouge and lipstick. It is said she is half human and half witch. You can tell she has witch blood in her veins by the wart on her chin. 
Myrtle will arouse many senses in the viewer with all her textures, colors and glitzy detail. Myrtle boasts a quote around the entire bottom of the jar which states "Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble". 

Myrtle was created in colors of burnt orange, black and antique white. 
She measures 10 1/2 " tall by 3 " across. Myrtle will come artist signed and dated with a 1/1 indicating she is a one of a kind and will not be recreated. She has been faux antiqued with a umber wash.

IDEAS: As pictured. You could place candy in her or other treasures. However you wish to present her, she is sure to be a hit at celebrations. this art piece would be delightful sitting upon your desk in waiting to offer your family or clients a morsel of candy. If your interested in  purchasing Myrtle or just looking at some more pictures of her, you can check her out on my ETSY. 

"Chilly Winters" One of a kind Snowman candy container

            SOLD_ Thank you Frances from Ohio

Chilly Winters is an original candy container created by me from paper clay, glass jar, bits and pieces of this and that. He was hand painted and has a sweet toothy grin. If your interested in purchasing Chilly or just looking at some more pictures you can check him out on my  ETSY  Chilly is a one of a kind folk art piece hand sculpted, painted and created by me. He is so sweet with his hat pins and fluffy black neckline. He has a hang tag and other items hanging from her jar. I love all the textures and glitz this guy has to offer. He is eye candy and you just want to touch all of his different textures. He is adorned with glitter to give him that winter charm. He boasts a quote around the bottom of the jar which states "There's SNOW place like home". Chilly was created in colors of white, black and violet. 

Chilly measures 9 " tall by 3 1/2 " across.

IDEAS: As pictured. You could place candy in him. You can purchase the glass rocks and put in his base for more glitz. However you wish to present him, he is sure to be a hit at celebrations. this art piece would be delightful sitting upon your desk in waiting to offer your clients a morsel of candy. 

Santa created for Bernita in Arizona

Below is a Santa I was commissioned to do for a sweet Lady in Arizona. I don't often do commissions due to various factors, but couldn't resist this offer as Bernita had lost her three little guys. I guess you could call this a posthumous portrait of them. You can look at more photos on my ETSY. Thank you Bernita!!