Marcel is a vintage style dog that loves the circus

Marcel is a circus dog that I created from viscose and colored to look old. He is available in my shop if you would like to purchase him or find out more about him just click on PENNYS ETSY

Owlan Hootings is a one of a kind folk art Halloween ornament

Owlan Hootings

Owlan was created from stuffed muslin and then handpainted and adorned with lots of glitz and eye candy. If your interested in purchasing Owlan you can check him out on MY ETSY.

Happy New Year!!!

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.

Pierre Bonapart

Pierre Boneapart is a fussy one! But he is housebroken. He would not only be a great Christmas ornament he could be displayed throughout the year. He is created from muslin and hand painted in soft black, red, hints of gold and vintage white. If you interested in finding out more about Pierre 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.

Jack Ferguson and Artist Rabbit

SOLD- THANK YOU MICHELE IN KANSAS

Mr. Jack Ferguson is a one of a kind Vintage style Bunny Rabbit. If your interested in purchasing Jack 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. 

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

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. 

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

Thurston Youngblood

SOLD-THANK YOU JENNIFER IN CALIFORNIA!

Count Thurston Youngblood

Thurston is a one of a kind, Original Folk Art Halloween Candy container created by me Penny Grotz. He can store wrapped candy's or other items. Below is the story of this mesmerizing dude. 

Thurston Youngblood is a Dracula, Vampire, Dracule whatever you choose to call him. Thurston is a clever one. On halloween night he tempts children into his lair by sitting in a candy dish. The kids are lured into his diabolical scheme and when they reach in for candy Thurston bites them on the neck and sucks their blood. However Thurston does not harm the children other than a minor bite on the neck. With a little antibiotic ointment and a band aid it should heal up quite nicely. As with most vampire, Thurston fancies himself as quite the ladies man. 
Thurston was created from Paper Mache and paper clay. His base is painted with a Halloween scene of a cemetery, skeleton, jack o lanterns or pumpkins. man in the moon, bats and a cat. 
Thurston measures 8 1/2 " tall by 3 1/2 " across. 
Thurston has been faux antiqued with washes of umber. Several coats of polyurethane were applied for protection. He will come artist signed and dated with a 1/1 indicating he is a one of a kind and will not be recreated. If your interested in purchasing Thurston you can find him on my ETSY