"The Pope" a Halloween Jack o lantern candy bucket created from creative paperclay

The Pope

 This guy has a vague resemblance to Pope Francis. If your interested in learning more about "The Pope" you can check him out on PENNYS ETSY.

Arnie is an original Halloween dias de los muertos skeleton folk art creation from Folk Art By Penny

Annie the candy man

Arnie was created from paperclay and a wooden bean pot. He was meticulously painted in hues of orange, black, vintage white and moss green. If you are interested in learning more about Mr. Arnie you can check him out on PENNYS ETSY.

One of a kind folk art Halloween pumpkin candy container

Ezra was created from paperclay and a repurposed metal creamer. He can hold covered candys or trinkets. He has a pumpkin painted on one side of the creamer and a cat on the other. You can display him on either side. If you are interested in learning more about this silly guy you can check him out on MY ETSY

Mortici a pumpkin candy container from FOLK ART BY PENNY

Mortici was created from paperclay and a purchased jar. He is embellished with lots of sweetness.  If you would like to learn more about this dude you can check him out on MY ETSY

Precious a Halloween pug girl primitive folk art creation from Penny Grotz

Precious the pug is all set for Halloween. She is accompanied by her pet bat. She was created from muslin, hand painted and adorned with lots of detail. If you would like to purchase Precious or just learn more about her you can check her out on PENNYS ETSY

Primitive pumpkin artist doll soft sculpture from Penny Grotz

Cordelia was created from fabrics, wood, and little treasures. She is available in my shop. If you would like to learn more about Cordelia you can check her out on PENNYS ETSY

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

 MY ETSY

Jackson Corncandy a one of a kind Halloween vintage style Pumpkin Candy container from Folk Art By Penny

Jackson is a real sweetie. He is 7 1/2" tall. Jackson was created from paperclay, a purchased Jar and lots of embellishments. If your interested in purchasing Jackson or finding out more about him you can check him out on MY ETSY.

John Claude a French Bulldog ready for Halloween from Folk Art By Penny

John Claude

John Claude though is an original creation from Penny Grotz. He is already for Halloween and will duck down in his pumpkin if he gets scared. If your interested in purchasing John Claude or just finding out more about him you can check him out on 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. 

Gourdan Shadows an original pumpkin man

Gourdan Shadows
This is a one of a kind folk art sculpture created by me Penny Grotz Streit. Gourdan was sculpted from paper clay. He sports a silk ribbon hat band and rosette on his top hat. He holds a leash attached to a paperclay bat. A ruffled ribbon collar completes his stylish ensemble. He has been faux antiqued for that vintage look. If you would like to purchase Gourdan or just learn more about him you can check him out on PENNYS ETSY

Zebidiah Gourdans a Halloween Pumpkin guy with a craving for candy corn

SOLD- Thank you SUSAN in Grand Rapids, MI

Zeb is a one of a kind folk art Halloween candy container created from a purchased paper mache box and creative paperclay. If your interested in finding out more about Zeb you can check him out on MY ETSY . 

Owlan Shister Attorney at Law

SOLD- Thank you Christine in Bellingham, Massachusetts

Owlan Shister Attorney at Law

Owlan comes from a long line of Shister Attorneys. He is quite obsessed with money and is always on the alert to who his next victim, uh I mean client will be. Divorces and Inheritance proceedings are his most profitable cases. The one time of year he lets his feathers down is Halloween. Then and only then he can be seen around town with his pumpkin treat container giving candy to the kids. 

If your interested in learning more about Owlan you can check him out on MY ETSY

Malcom and Arnie Gourdans soft sculptures

SOLD- Thank you Frances from Indiana!

Malcom and Arnie Gourdans. 

Malcom is a happy guy. So happy he can get on your nerves. you know the type. Always positive and sees the good in everybody and everything. So much so that he is not into reality. Some say he is "touched". Anyway he is creeping me out so he is out of here.  You can find out more about them on MY ETSY

Halloween shelf vignette

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

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.

Fred Gourdans

SOLD- Thank you Frances in Ohio!

Freds head was created from stuffed muslin. You can read more about him and see more pictures if you like on MY ETSY .  Fred is worried about being made into a pie. He has taken on the job of candy keeper to avoid the sieve. He can hold COVERED candysColder than the dickens here in North central Kansas today. Happy New year!

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

Abner Gourdans

Abner Gourdans was created from paper clay, a puchased jar and a hang tag. If your interested in purchasing Abner you can check him out on MY ETSY.