Christmas Santa Gourd Pug dog and cat

Christmas Santa Gourd is available in my ETSY SHOP

SOLD-

One of a kind folk art Halloween cat witch candy container from Penny Grotz

Ezra has been spoken for. Thank you Fran in Indiana!

Oscar Purkins a sweet Halloween candy container from FOLK ART BY PENNY

Mr. Oscar Purkins

Oscar is a one of a kind folk art candy container creation. I sculpted the bust and the bottom is a purchased vintage metal sugar bowl. One one side I painted a witch. On the other i painted a jack o lantern. you can face oscar with either side showing. If your interested in finding out more about Oscar you can check him out on

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Santa and Friends

SOLD- Thank you Mary in Fond Du Lac, WI

"Santa and Friends" 

An original Santa Gourd by Penny Grotz Streit from the studio of Folk Art By Penny. You can find out more about Santa on MY ETSY

Fester Purkins is an one of a kind folk art creation from Penny Grotz Streit

Fester Purkins

Fester was recently featured in PRIMS MAGAZINE Autumn issue. He has a craving for sweets so if you have any cookies or candy laying around you might as well forget about having a morsel for yourself later. 

If you would like to find out more about Fester you can check him out in MY ETSY.

Penny's been published in Prims

This is one page of the magazine article in Prims. This edition is available Sept. 1st.  at Joans fabrics, Barnes and Noble and other stores. In this article I talk about childhood memories of Halloween and also give directions how to create your own one of a kind character. Here is the link of the magazine if you wish to order one online. PRIMS MAGAZINE . Or you can click on the button to the top right of this page. Congratulations to all the other artists featured. And thank you to the staff of Prims Magazine for this fun and exciting opportunity. 

Halloween shelf vignette

A metal shelf purchased at hobby lobby makes a great Halloween display of my ornies, sculptures and other halloween decor

Simoan Fisher a Halloween cat with a neurosis

Simoan Fisher holds a fish skeleton. The aftermath of some eating frenzy I suppose. They say he likes to keep the little dead things with him. Hence the strong odor of decomposition he reeks of. Other than this minor neurotic condition he is quite sweet. He is an original stuffed muslin ornament by Folk Art by Penny. You can find out more about Simoan on MY ETSY

Halloween characters

This wild and crazy bunch is flying to California to meet with the editor of Prims magazine

Sebastian Purrkins

SOLD-THANK YOU BARBARA IN WISCONSON

Sebastian Purrkins is a one of a kind cat. He was created from faux fur, wooden tag, handmade vest embellished with a blanket stitch and a collar. He is full jointed and can stand alone. His eyes are glass against painted canvas. 

Sassy the tabby cat

SOLD- THANK YOU TERESA IN GEORGIA

Sassy was created from faux fur and colored in with markers to simulate a Tabby Cat. You can check her out on MY ETSY . Hope your all enjoying this Holiday season. Where does the time go. 

Elmer Meowens

Elmer has a stuffed muslin head and bust. He is looking for a good home. If your interested in purchasing this fella you can check him out on MY ETSY   Merry Christmas everyone!

Eb and Aggie

EB AND AGGIE
Lots of drama going on in the house today. Aggie and Eb came out they are "going out". Who Knew? Eb has asked Aggie to the Halloween ball. Aggie does suffer from some pyschosis as you can see in her eyes. In fact she got jealous of Eb flirting with another and tried to revenge Eb with some poison cookies. But he didn't die as he was already dead.These crazy kids are sold separately on  MY ETSY

Jimmy Meowens Halloween Cat Ornament

Little Jimmy Meowens has that kind of creepy cute look. He is a Halloween ornament that measures 4.5" by 2.5". He was sure fun to make and I have faux antiqued him with an umber wash. If you are interested in purchasing Jimmy or just looking at some more pictures you can check him out on MY ETSY

Oddette Meowens

SOLD- Thank you Barbara in Wisconsin!

Oddette is an ornament that can hang from a tree, Perch in a nook or shadow box or in a Halloween vignette. Oddette has that crazy look about her. They say she is touched in the head and to be wary of any encounters you have with her. She was raised in an orphanage on the outskirts of town by some old crones and it is said she adopted their ways. . We all know someone like her. Someone at work or a relative. Hmmm?If your interested in finding more out about Oddette or purchasing Oddette, or just looking at some more pictures you can check her 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.

In search of trouble

This is a one of a kind Halloween painting. I call this piece "In search of trouble". If you are interested you can view more information on my Etsy

Felicia Purrkins

SOLD- Thank you SONDRA in Georgia.

"Ms. Felicia Purrkins"

Felicia is a one of a kind  Halloween cat candy container.She holds covered candies in her container. Felicia has four cat faces painted around her container that are similar to the one shown but wearing other hats and one has a mask.

She has been painted in soft black, burnt orange, antique white and soft yellow.

 I have faux antiqued her with umber washes.    Felicia measures 8 1/2" tall by 3 1/2" across. Materials are paper mache, paper clay, acrylic paint.

She will come artist signed and dated(on the bottom) with a 1/1 signifying she is a a one of a kind and will not be recreated. I have applied three coats of polyurethane for lasting years of durability.

Mr. Bonaparte Marrow

SOLD- Thank You Casey in California!

Bonaparte is a happy old chap considering his physical condition. He is reminiscent of a JACK IN THE BOX. He has various Halloween scenes painted on all 4 sides. You can read more details about him and purchase him if you are interested by clicking  my Etsy

New One Of A Kind Creations on The Primitive Gathering

"Ms. Kitty Spookins"

Sold- Thank you Mary in Massapequa!

"Mr. Calvin Tricksters"

Sold- Thank you Leanne in Canada!

These three characters are one of a kind Halloween sculpts created by me from papier mache and or paper clay. These dudes and gal are up for purchase on The Primitive Gathering