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

"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.

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

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.

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

Halloween characters

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

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.

Oscar Gourdans

SOLD- THANK YOU ALICIA IN HOUSTON, TEXAS!

Oscar Gourdans was stitched on muslin, stuffed and hand painted . Lots of detail. Hand painted wooden bead jack o lantern, ruffle, black glitter on hat band and puffy ball on hat top. 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. 

Pumpkin Man and Bat Halloween Ornies

Hello! Just finished these guys today. Sweet little jack o lantern pumpkin man and Bat ornaments. If your interested in purchasing these guys or just looking at some more pictures you can check it out on MY ETSY.

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. 

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

Jack Treatsters

SOLD- Thank you Mary in Massapequa!! 

"Mr. Jack Treatsters"

This is a one of a kind Vintage style candy container Pumpkin or Jack o Lantern guy, I created him from paper clay.  He was hand painted in soft black vintage white and burnt orange and then faux antiqued. His bow is embellished with black german glass glitter. Jack sports a vintage style Halloween tag from a wire around the container. Jack is full of whimsy as he really doesn't give out corpse dust but Halloween candy. He really enjoys pulling pranks. 

Jack  is artist signed and dated o with a 1/1 indicating he is one of a kind and will not be recreated.  He measures 11" tall  and 3" across.

Several coats of polyurethane were applied for durability. 

Materials-paper clay,acrylic paint, glass jar . If your interested in purchasing Jack you can click on American Holiday Artists Studios Marketplace