Fritz the French bulldog Halloween candy container

Fritz is a one of a kind candy jar. I created his bust from paperclay. His wooden tag has a Frenchie painted on it. His collar is removable so you can wash the jar.  He is available on Pennys Etsy

One of a kind Owl vintage style candy container

Ms. Owlva Hootens

Owlva was created from a repurposed old metal creamer and the bust I sculpted from paperclay. You can pose her on whichever side you choose the mouse or the moon man. If you are interested in learning more about Owlva you can check her out in MY ETSY

Twlya a one of kind Folk Art Owl by Penny Grotz Streit

Twyla can usually be seen in the company of other fly by nights. She carries little mumford the mouse around with her. If you would like to learn more about Ms. Twyla you can check her out on MY ETSY. Happy New Year!

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.

Aggie Barkens a one of a kind French Bulldog witch

SOLD- Thank you Kevin in Rockland, DE

Aggie was recently featured in Prims Magazine. She is a one of a kind French Bulldog witch. She is up for adoption. If you would like to learn more about Aggie you can check her out  in PENNYS 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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 

Ms. Corine Demise

SOLD- Thank You Katie in California!                                                             

                  
    Corine Demise
Ms. Corine Demise is a one of a kind folk art Goth, Day of the Dead or De Los Muertos, skeleton or Voo Doo Doll. She wiles away the day hanging out with her gruesome little buddies in the CREEP SHOW. As you can see in the one photo she tends to crawl out of her cubby at night and roam the house. The colors to this piece are black, white and red.
Corine was created by me from muslin and then hand painted. She comes with the shadow box that was also created by me. The little crying heart, odd little bird man were also created by me from paper clay. The Shadow box is decorated in fun papers, trims and vintage laceCorine stands 13" tall by 2.75" across. The shadow box measures 15" tall by 7.5" across. The bats are included and will add and additional 6" to the piece. The flying bats and doll can be removed. The other items are permanently glued in place. If you have interest in purchasing Corine or just looking , you can check her out on http://www.etsy.com/listing/109642215/one-of-a-kind-folk-art-goth-doll-shadowMy 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