7-25-10 Don't forget to enter to WIN a set of my new Garden Trays! Country Sampler Magazine is hosting this Giveaway, featuring my garden art, and the contest ends on July 30th. So hop on over to their website and enter your name! Best of luck to you!

I wanted to thank all of you out there that had such kind words to say about my most recent Rhyme Time piece on eBay! You continue to inspire me knowing that my creations excite and inspire you! I dearly thank you for your support.

Otherwise, I have been working on new hats for this year's Halloween orginals. You can peek at those on my BLOG! Looks like I have lots more to do though in order to prepare for fall's show season, so I'm off to the workshop! Thanks for stopping by :)

7-14-10 My RHYME TIME ORIGINAL #3 just listed on eBay last night! You can take a closer peek "Smilin' Simon"and also read the collectible poem I wrote about this cute character by clicking on his image below! Best of luck and thank you for your supportive bids...

 

6-30-10 Reminder to all of you Halloween collectors... The EHAG Emporium opens once again tonight at 9pm EST. I will have an original piece to offer there and an additional one of a kind on my BLOG. Please check back this evening to see all the latest treasures!

6-15-10 ATTENTION: For all my collector friends making their plans for fall, please note that the 5th Annual Halloween Trunk Show in Denver has been bumped forward one weekend! The new show date is September 11th....same place, same time otherwise. I apologize if this change complicates your schedule ~ a conflict arose with the original date that could not be resolved without moving the event to an earlier date. Please tell your friends of the date change, and mark your calendars. We hope to still see you there!

6-9-10 My RHYME TIME ORIGINAL #2 just listed on eBay last night! Take a peek at "Bizarro the Bat" and click on his image below to find out just why he is so bizarre! :) Thank you all for your interest and best of luck!

 

6-1-10 My my, can you believe it's June already?! Where does the time go? In just a few months it will be time once again for our 5th Annual Denver Halloween Trunk Show. I just updated this show page with the new date and times. For anyone planning on traveling to Colorado this year, I suggest you adding this stop to your itinerary! It's an initimate show held in a garage of all places, and offers a fun array of Halloween delights. I always stock my booth with both my signed Halloween reproductions and a collection of one of a kind originals. The 2nd weekend of September is a lovely time of year in Colorado, so I hope you consider a visit!

Also, many thanks goes out to those loyal collectors of mine who were excited to see what I had created for the EHAG Emporium Opening! I appreciate all of you who made an attempt to adopt an original, and only wish I had more to offer. If it was challenging to view my offerings on my blog, I apologize. There was some sort of technical glitch going on with Blogger, and I only wish I could have resolved that issue when the sale started. Darn techology!... Well, my witch and cat did find homes, and I'm thinking I better go sculpt some more :) Have a nice week!

5-31-10 I hope everyone is enjoying Memorial Day! Luckily, the sun is shining here in Colorado, and JP and I are getting caught up on a little house TLC, painting window trim in the shade.

It's also the last day of the month, and that means that the EHAG Emporium will be opening again this evening at 9pm EST. If you have a moment, please stop by to peruse the latest one of a kind Halloween folk art originals available from a variety of our EHAG artists. Again, I will have 2 originals to offer, and both will be pictured with details and extra views on my BLOG! See you there :)

5-25-10 The July issue of Country Sampler Magazine just came out, and they are offering a fun Giveaway, featuring my products! Turn to page 11 to see my set of vintage style garden trays, up for grabs. Simply visit Country Sampler's website, and ENTER to WIN! For a peek at my products, including my patriotic bird design, also pictured, please visit my BLOG! I am honored to have my summer folk art included in this publication ~ what a treat!

Speaking of patriotic, I have a handful of both my patriotic bird and my Liberty & Sam Candy containers, offered by Bethany Lowe Designs. I will be signing these and offering what I have available to my e-mailing list collectors. So, if you would like to be notified when this private sale begins, please email me by clicking the "Email Johanna" arrow above.

Wow, on another note, I was blown away by the positive response to my first "Rhyme Time Original" on eBay! I am so pleased that you enjoyed both this sweet owl character and his matching rhyme. Needless to say, I should probably continue this series. Stay tuned for another one of a kind with a special rhyme. :)

And, mark you calendars for EHAG Emporium's May 31st Opening at 9pm EST. I will have an original up for adoption and hopefully another available on my blog. Wish me luck as the date is fast approaching!

5-18-10 I dreamt up a new series of originals today as I was creating an auction page for "Owlexander Web." I'm calling them "Rhyme Time Originals" because a whimsical rhyme will accompany each of these pieces. Since I enjoy writing poetry to express the whimsical nature of each character I make, I thought it would be an extra treat to receive a poem to match! So, this limited series of one of a kinds will be exclusive to eBay and will pop up when time permits. First off is this sweet owl, "Owlexander Web!" Please click on his image to visit his auction page and read the poem included with the piece! Thank you for stopping by and for your generous bids :)

5-15-10 For those of you looking for a unique way to bring hints of the garden into your home this spring, take a look at my current blog post: The Art of the Garden Indoors. Perhaps I am a little unusual, shall we say, for collecting rusty old garden tools, but I think my new use for these is certainly interesting and fun! So, enjoy, and please leave a comment if you have something similar to share, etc etc...

And speaking of the garden, I wanted to thank all the collectors who graciously placed bids on my spider candy cup auction! I am was so pleased to see that despite the creepy crawly character these insects are known for, you still approved of my more whimsical interpretation! So, thank you so very much for your interest. I guess I will have to make more!

5-2-10 The month of May is here, and that welcomes in the commencement of EHAG's Black & White Fright Challenge! During the course of this first week, you will be delighted by the various Halloween art offerings from our group. Stop in for a visit at EHAG's Blog where we will continue to update these B&W-themed creations throughout the week! Tonight, I will be posting my contribution, a frightfully-fun folk art spider candy cup! He's a first for me, so take a peek when his auction page starts!

4-22-10 Well, I have confirmed all the dates for this year's events I will be exhibiting in. You can visit my Schedule page to take a closer look and mark your calendars. Rumor has it that this may be the last year for Denver's Gifts for Yule as the beautiful Phipp's Pavilion that we all set up shop in, is being sold. The show will go on as scheduled for this winter, but anything beyond 2010 is unclear at this time. So, save the date even though it's months out, as this may be the last hurrah for GFY..... . .

Yesterday, I sneaked in a Collector's Catch piece. Those of you who follow my blog may find it fun to read my last few posts and see how the wire wings I made a couple of weeks ago became the main attraction for this latest folk art bat. If you are curious about Collector's Catch, please visit my blog for details.

On a more serious note, today is Earth Day, and well, I really think every day should be Earth Day. But perhaps we need a special day to remind us to reflect on our relationship with this beautiful planet we live on. Take time to smell those flowers, revel in their beauty and appreciate all the living creatures that we share this world with. Avoid the use of poisons applied to our natural world and tell others to do the same for inevitably, it all transfers back to us through the cycle of life. If we all take steps to care for and appreciate nature, while teaching others to be more mindful of mother earth, perhaps we can find a better balance and reverse some of the damage that has been done. I am still learning and trying to erase bad habits. Awareness is key...

4-16-10 Today, I decided to reveal my works in progress! In my Blog Post appropriately titled, "Exposed," I offer a peek at some of my current papier mache folk art figures in their various stages of development. If you follow my work or perhaps collect the finished pieces, you might enjoy this glimpse in the making of my work. And while you're there, scroll down and visit my "Wired" post too!

I know I haven't been offering too many originals as of late as I am really trying to get a bit ahead this year. I've learned the hard way from year's past that waiting to build my fall collections right before fall can be a rather stressful sequence for me. So, if I start to stockpile now, I might have one or two moments to put my feet up later. But knowing me, it's highly unlikely.... Oh well........

And one more thing to take note of is that EHAG is hosting our first Black & White Fright! The fun starts May 1st and continues into that week. For those artists participating, you will have the opportunity of seeing and adopting one of a kind Halloween art in our bold theme of black and white. For more details, please visit EHAG's Blog at www.EHAGart.blogspot.com. I suggest you follow our blog to stay in the loop! Now, I have the difficult task of deciding which naked sculpture will become my Black & White Fright piece... hmmmmm??

4-3-10 It's Easter weekend, and of course another excuse to dress our dear Jack up in festive holiday attire. I just finished taking his photo, and this time he dons a handmade spring hat and a stitched, ruffled collar. You can see my favorite photos of Jack's Easter fashions on my blog! Please leave him a comment if he makes you smile! Thanks and Happy Easter to you!

 

4-1-10 Happy April to you! It's a new month arleady! With spring in the air, I was inspired to snap a few photos of my sweet standing birds on our living room mantel. Fly with me on over to my Blog for a quick peek! Also, I wanted to thank those of you who promptly saved the date and time for EHAG Emporium's March opening last night. Thanks goes out to those who adopted one of kind creations and for those who attempted to. Sooner than later I would love to have a web sale and be able to offer a collection of delights. So,wish me luck!

With April here and the days warming up, my husband and I are starting on an endless list of long-overdue home improvement projects. I will try my very best to juggle my art along with ALL the things we want to accomplish and do to our 70 year-old home and yard. In the end, I should have a larger studio space, so that will help! I just have to get there :) Maybe I'll offer a few peeks on my blog along the way, so keep visting for little updates throughout the season.

Well, I better get busy! April is here, OH my!

3-28-10 For those a bit curious as to what I have been up to lately, you can peek at my latest blog post, "Halloween Tease." Designing products for the upcoming seasons and next year can certainly be a time-consuming process, but I am always excited to see them when they arrive! Six months to a year later, I have a little reunion with each design :)

For all of you Halloween collectors out there, don't forget that the 31st of the month is just around the corner, and that means that EHAG's Emporium will be updating with new original works of art available! Mark your calendars for 9pm EST on Wednesday, March 31st to view all of the latest goodies. I will be offering a collectible piece as well, so stay tuned.

And finally, after many years it seems, I updated my Links page to reflect the links of additional artist friends I have met via web or in person along the way. It's still in-the-works a bit, but at least it has been updated! I'm sure I probably missed a few, so please do not take offense. Hopefully, my next Links update will be more timely! Thanks for checking in, and don't forget that you are always welcome to join my e-mailing list for occasional updates on one of kind works, events and fun news! Simply click the arrow up top to send me a message!

3-20-10 Just added another lovely magazine to my "In Print!" sidebar list! This time, I have an original piece of whimsical crow art in the premier issue of Prims Magazine by Stampington & Company. They kindly invited me to submit a sculpture that in my eyes depicted Primitive Elegance. I enjoyed the challenge and even wrote a whimsical rhyme to go with my creation. To see a tad more, you can visit my BLOG, but to thoroughly enjoy this beautiful publication, please order your copy today!

3-11-10 Well, with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, and the color green on my mind, I set out to create a "Lucky" leprechaun-style black cat with a hint of Halloween! Why not make a kettle cup I thought with that bulbous shape so reminiscent of the 'ol iconic pot of gold! What resulted was a sweet, elfin-like cat wearing a whimsical hat. Well, see below for a better visual, and click on his image to visit his eBay auction link! The bidding ends on Monday at 7pm PST, and best of luck to you! Thank you for your kind bids :)

 

3-7-10 As I wait for my papier mache to dry, I just finished making the graphics and posting a new Halloween Gallery page for you to enjoy! The images depict a small sampling of the one of a kind Halloween originals I created last year along with one from this year. All these fun characters have been adopted, but you can still enjoy them here!

2-22-10 Fun news! I received a couple of complimentary copies of the new March / April issue of Cooking with Paula Deen Magazine on Friday. Last year, they had expressed an interest in my Spring products, so I had a few samples sent to them. A year later and much to my surprise, there is a delightful photo on pg. 8 of Paula holding an Easter basket. Guess what's inside her basket? Yep, one of my spring designs! Right in the center is my spring chick glass jar, and they have it filled with iced cookies. Looks so cute! I am honored and happy they included a little piece of me in their spring publication! Make sure to look for your copy today! For a sneak peek, you can visit my BLOG and also click on the magazine thumbnail at left.

On another note, my website here and my business email account were down for over 24 hours this past weekend. I apologize if you attempted to visit or make contact. My website hosts's server had a hardware failure, and I could do nothing to help fix the matter. Luckily, we are back up and running, but I have a feeling that I may have lost some emails along the way. So, if I do not respond to your messages, please resend them. All is working again, much to my relief!.......

2-19-10 There are just two days left to place your generous bids and dontate to PFATT's Penny Feather Tree Charity Auction! Thirty-six women including myself have created one of a kind ornaments in hues of red to adorn this very special tree. My contribution is the sweet ladybug bell ornament pictured below. Please click on our auction LINK to see all the wonderful goodies that are included along with this beautiful golden tree. Every bid placed helps us to raise money to find a cure for those suffering from Leukemia & Lymphoma and to bring smiles to our dear PFATT sister Penny McAllister who is currently undergoing treatment. The winning bidder will take home this most marvelous tree, laiden with original ornaments by a talented blend of artists. Please spread the word and consider donating with a loving bid today :) Thank you!

2-10-10 How about a little Spring with a Halloween twist?! This little black bunny candy egg cup was just born out of that very thought! I have been working on spring product designs this month, and yearned for a little orange and black. So, here ya go! He'e the first of his kind, and on eBay now. Click his image to see more photos and descriptions, and bid if you like!.... Many thanks :) Hop Hop hop along!

 

1-29-10 Just updated my Schedule Page with a list of the 2010 events I will be participating in! So yes, the news it out that I will be heading out east this October to exhibit with fellow Halloween artist friends in the spooktacular Ghoultide Gathering! I am looking forward to meeting many artists and collectors that I have only had the chance to chat with online, and of course reconnect with those that I have! If you can make it out to Northville, Michigan in early October, we would love to see you! Otherwise, I am still waiting on the official show dates for the two Denver events I participate in each year. And IF I decide to add one more show to my list of events, I will update my schedule page to reflect that. Please join my e-mailing list to keep in touch with my event schedule!

And don't forget to pop in and see what the creative Halloween artists of EHAG will have to offer on January 31st at 9pm EST when our EHAG Emporium opens!

1-17-10 Today, I updated my Folk Art Reproductions page with a sampling of my new 2010 Garden & Spring Product lines! Sweetly painted serving trays that double as wall art, bird & watering spout round container boxes and a fun series of sentimental picture frames to match will soon be available through Primitives by Kathy! I am excited about this new collection, painted in a fun red, cream and soft vintage green palette! Equally exciting is my collection of illustrated CHARMS that offer double-sided scenes in various seasonal themes. Wear them as necklace pendants, as key chain adornments, hang them on your tree and the list goes on! Stay tuned for another sneak peek at these goodies on my blog, perfect for gifts to others and to yourself. You will also see a pair of whimsical spring birds, a new addition to my spring product line offered by Bethany Lowe Designs! I may offer a few of these signed goodies this spring, so join my e-mailing list to be notified. THANKS!

1-9-10 I have a fun announcement! The talented artists of EHAG * Eclectic Halloween Artists Group are opening their new marketplace this month! Please give a warm welcome to our new blogger site, EHAG Emporium! On January 31st, EHAG Emporium will be debuting its first sale of collectible Halloween delights from over 20 participating artists. Please join us at 9pm EST to see all the spooktacular one of a kinds available. Be sure to email the individual artist of the piece you wish to adopt in order to reserve it for yourself! And yes, I will be participating as well!

ALSO, for those of you who would like a peek into my past and catch a humbling glimpse of how I got started making my folk art, you are welcome to take a Walk Down Memory Lane with me! ENJOY! I always love your comments, so thanks for those! :)

1-1-10 My OH my! Its a new DECADE! Where does the time fly to? I think I am going to call this new year "Twenty-Ten" ~ What about you? Anyway, all is well here, and we enjoyed a leisurely day celebrating this new year. To document our fun, I added some photos to my BLOG! Enjoy..... And, best wishes for a prosperous new year and decade to follow!!

12-18-09 I just received a fun email from Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia congratulating all of their Doers of the Week for this year! "We have featured many movers and shakers during the past six months..." they proclaim, and fortunately, I was one of those honored as Martha's Doer! In celebration, they just posted a fun page showcasing the 19 Weekly "Doers" from this year! You can take a PEEK at all the talented women featured, and yes, I'm in the group! Again, what an honor :-) If you consider yourself a Doer, I would suggest joining Martha Stewarts' online community of Dreamers into Doers, and perhaps YOU will be in the spotlight too!

12-12-09 THANK YOU!!! Wow, again, I am just blown away with your positive response to my annual holiday web sale! My originals flew out the door the first 15 minutes, and I could hardly keep up with the incoming requests! I am so very grateful to those of you who saved the date and time and adopted a special collectible! I only wish I could offer even more to the folks who were unable to snatch something this time around. Don't give up as I will try to make some more originals here and there as Collector's Catch Pieces.... Unscheduled as they are, they pop up at random when you're not expecting it. So, just bookmark my Folk Art Originals page, and check for them from time to time. But, first I have to make some more goodies! Wish me luck! Gotta go pack boxes for now!

Looks like I have sold out on my signed Reproduction Collector's Sets as well. But, you can visit my Folk Art Reproductions page for a quick peek at just a few of my holiday designs, and click on the green bar to see an online list of vendors selling my holiday products!

12-9-09 For all of you Santa Collectors out there, I just posted a unique collectible Santa Bell Ornament on eBay! I only made a handful of vintage style Bell Ornie characters this season, and this guy is particularly special as he's painted in soft antique pink. You can click on his image below to visit his auction page! You may want to add him to your Wish List, so go take a peek and good luck! ALSO, don't forget to check back in on Saturday for my annual Holiday Web Sale. I will be offering over a dozen one of a kind holiday originals and several signed reproduction collector's sets! If you'd like to know when the sale starts, please email to join my mailing list! See you then :)

 

12-6-09 Just reminiscing over a wonderful weekend of friends and lots of smiles at our annual open house and holiday folk art show. At 3pm today we closed the show and will have fond memories from this year's event. Many thanks to all who attended and offered their support and affection for my holiday folk art. We really enjoyed seeing you all and perhaps had a record number of visitors, but I couldn't keep track as I was too busy wrapping up your goodies and catching up along the way. If you missed the festivities, please take a peek at my BLOG for lots of fun pics before we opened our door...... ENJOY!!

12-1-09 A very Merry December to All, and 'tis the season for holiday delights and whimsical winter-themed characters that enchant the eyes and heart.... Speaking of holiday delights, take a peek at my sweet one of a kind owl candy container pictured below. This little guy is the only holiday-inspired owl kettle cup of his kind to come to life this season, and I am now offering him on eBay this week! You can visit his auction page by clicking on his image below. Thank you for your interest and your kind bids!

 

11-30-09 My oh my, it's the last day of November! This year has flown by in a flash! And with December just around the corner, I am decking the halls so to speak with vintage Christmas delights and preparing for our 7th Annual Holiday Folk Art Show and Open House next weekend! Can you believe it's time once again?! I am in disbelief, but the calendar must be telling the truth, so you know where I will be - at home and very busy busy busy! We look forward to seeing all who plan on joining us very soon! And this weekend, in celebration of our 7th year, I will be rafling off a special one of a kind snowman ornament! For those who are able to attend, don't forget to enter this fun drawing! I will have raffle tickets for you to fill out in our back sunroom. See you there!

11-20-09 I am honored to have one of my original snowmen egg cups greeting visitors on the homepage of www.GreenDrinks-Denver.com! It's a new site providing an open forum for like-minded individuals interested in an environmentally-conscious lifestyle. I had the pleasure of meeting their graphic designer, Courtney of CG Design House at Denver's Gifts for Yule show last weekend, she enjoyed my snowmen, and viola! Thank you!!

11-18-09 Don't forget to enter to WIN signed holiday folk art, offered by both myself and my mom! You have until November 30th to sign up on Country Sampler's website, and perhaps you will be one of the lucky winners to receive a special collectible folk art piece from us featured in Country Sampler Magazine's Christmas issue!

11-11-09 I've been busily preparing for The Gifts for Yule Show this weekend! I am almost ready, but not quite... I still need to add mica, glass glitter and various trims to some of my originals, and then of course take their picures so I can remember all of the various one of a kind characters that I have made over the years! Oh so much work goes into each piece before each show. Looks like the weekend will be chilly and possibly wet, but I hope we still have a nice crowd! Please do join us at Denver's premiere holiday show!.... It's worth the trip, so just bundle up and join us on Saturday or Sunday!! :) We look forward to seeing you !

11-9-09 I just updated my Folk Art Reproductions page with a sneak peek at some of my latest holiday product designs! Take a look......

11-4-09 I am just baffled at the thought that November is already here! So, of course ( as usual ) I am just frantic, painting the one of a kind Santas, snowmen and other holiday characters that I will have up for adoption at next weekend's Gifts for Yule Show... at least it's NEXT weekend, and not THIS weekend... phewwwww! But, I'm still way behind, so wish me luck! I will probably just be catching my breath when the doors open.....

10-27-09 I did a little Halloween decorating around our house and took some fun vignette photos late at night to capture the eerie mood! Take a peek at my Halloween decor on my BLOG!... Enjoy...

10-26-09 Calling all OWL collectors.... A local Gallery owner and collector friend here in Denver has decided to release one of my Halloween Owl Kettle Cups up for adoption! This original candy container is from this year's collection, and I thought I'd mention it here as so many of you have asked if I had any more one of a kind owls left. You can click on the image below to visit Frame by Frame's site! Hope he finds a great home!.....

UPDATE: Looks like my collector friends are on their toes as I hear this owl quickly found a home in California! Thanks for checking in on my Scoop page!.... You never know what may pop up!

 

10-22-09 Just putting a bug in your year!--Our 7th Annual Holiday Folk Art Show & Open House are just around the corner! So, I just updated my website with details regarding this unique event. Visit my schedule page or click on the underlined link above :)

10-20-09 For those of you curious and thinking ahead to the holidays, please stop by my Blog for a holiday treat! My current post includes several teaser photos from my parents' home now on the stands in Country Sampler's November / December Magazine! There are 10 delightful pages covering my mother's colonial holiday decorating style, tips, folk art and more! And, both she and I are GIVING AWAY a trio of signed Santas and a snowman featured in the article! All the details are in my blog post, so hop on over for a dose of holiday cheer, and leave us a comment if you like what you see!...Cheers!

10-19-09 WOW!... I broke some pretty serious records last night with my Halloween folk art auction on eBay that I feel are notable and worth mentioning here...! :) First of all, I had a record number of page views and watchers along with making eBay's Halloween Collectible Pulse for several days during THE month of months! And, to top that off, the winning bid not only topped 4 digits, but went way over! I had to pick my jaw off of my keyboard when I realized what had happened! What a GREAT surprise!!! Then my mom called, and she could hardly breathe!.. hehe! THANK YOU to all willing to place bids and those serious enough to stick it through to the end!.... I think you were probabaly as shocked as I was..... What an amazing way to top off THE very best Halloween season I have had yet! Hugs and warm fuzzies to all who are so very supportive of my art! YOU Rock!!! And for those who are curious as to what the heck I am even talking about - take a peek HERE! ( and remember, this is MY Scoop page, so I can brag a little, right?! Honestly though, I am a humble artist and very grateful for what I have and where I am...Just have to TOOT a little when it's called for! )

10-14-09 Who's seen the Fall issue of Celebrate365 Magazine?! Well, if you haven't, it's a delightful read full of Halloween eye candy for both the ornament and folk art enthusiast! Fortunately, I am featured in the "Behind the Design" artist article describing my process from start to finish. You can see how I made a one of a kind papier mache folk art cat named "Howling Harvey!" And for those of you interested in this very special collectible, he is now on eBay! I promised (in print) that I would auction him off, and the winner will also receive a signed copy of this subscription-only collectors' magazine! For more views and desciptions, simply click on Harvey's image below to visit his auction page! THANK YOU, as I appreciate your interest and your bids..... And for another teaser peek at my article, you can click the Celebrate365 thumbnail at left.

 

10-4-09 Surprise! I just posted my last Halloween Black Cat Kettle Cup for this year on eBay last night.... His auction ends the evening of my Web Sale, on Saturday, October 10th. Please click on his image to view his auction page. THANK YOU for your bids..... :)

And, just a reminder to Mark your Calendars for this Saturday morning when I will be offering my last collection of Halloween originals for 2009! Refresh my Folk Art Originals page at that time to see what will be available. For exact start times and details, please join my e-mailing list!

OH, and I almost forgot to mention that I just posted a wonderfully fun series of photos on my BLOG from the Halloween & Vine event! I'm sure you will enjoy, so go take a peek! Perhaps these will entice you to attend next year if you haven't had the pleasure just yet :)

10-3-09 OH, so much to say and where to begin...? Well, first of all, I wanted to congratulate Terry Grahl of Enchanted Makeovers for winning the Martha Stewart Favorite Doer of the Week award! Her prize money will help fund her heartfelt non profit organization, and she truly deserves this honor. Next to her goodwill, I am more than honored to have reached 2nd place! Thanks goes out to ALL of my cherished supporters for casting votes for me! I so appreciate your efforts!

Now, back to Halloween as it is that magical month! Mark your calendars for this coming Saturday, October 10th. I will be hosting my one and only Halloween Web Sale for this year. Expect around a dozen originals up for adoption along with a fun variety of signed Halloween reproduction collector's sets. For all the details, including the start time, please join my emailing list by sending me a quick email. Simply click on the "email Johanna" arrow up top!

September really kicked off my favorite season with a great start! We exhibited at 2 Halloween events, 2 weekends in a row. The first event, Denver's 4th Annual Halloween Trunk Show was great fun! We had an outpouring of support from our collector fans, friends and made many new friends as well! You can peek at my trunk show photos on my blog. And, JP and I just returned from the 14th Annual Halloween & Vine show in Petaluma, California. Again, what a fabulous event! We were so pleased to see so many eager collectors ready to adopt a special one of kind Halloween collectible! Many left with armloads of bags, so I can only imagine how much fun they are having, decorating their homes! Thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm! I love that!... Check my blog for images of the H&V show, coming soon! :)

9-15-09 Get your CLICKING Fingers ready as it's time to VOTE! :) I am in the running among 9 other entrepreneurial women for Martha Stewart's Favorite Doer of the Week! This is a peoples' choice award, and I would be very grateful for YOUR vote! Simply VOTE by selecting my name in the right side column, listed under "POLL" at the following LINK! Or, if you'd rather, you can vote directly from my BLOG! It's that easy, and I really appreciate your support! The winner will receive $2,500 for her business, and I would love to apply that to expanding my teeny tiny workspace where I paint my folk art creations! Please, spread the word, and many many THANKS to you for doing so......

9-14-09 Just a reminder that this Saturday is Denver's 4th Annual Halloween Trunk Show! Of course, I am still scurrying around, finishing up one of kind Halloween folk art collectibles and loading my latest Halloween reproductions into bins for this event! Here is a sampling of some of the goodies I will be offering! For more info, you can visit this Link. We look forward to seeing you soon!

9-10-09 So, yesterday was quite an exciting day for me! The talented team at Martha Stewart's online community announced that I was their Doer of the Week! They love my Halloween folk art and find my story of following my dreams inspirational ~ Wow! You can visit my BLOG to read more and see an excerpt from their newsletter, featuring me! I am honored...... :)

9-6-09 Calling all Halloween & Vine fans: I am raffling off two free entry tickets along with a $10 off any Johanna Parker Design original at this year's show! Please visit my blog to enter to win! 2009 marks the 14th annual Halloween & Vine show celebrating one of a kind Halloween art by nationally recognized artists, and I will be exhibiting once again! If you LOVE to collect Halloween folk art, you will adore this show, located in Petaluma, CA... I hope to see you there!

9-3-09 Just updated my Gallery which routes visitors to various sample pages of my work! Of course, it's just a peek at what I make...

9-2-09 FUN news from Halloween-land!.. I just received my editor's copy of the new Celebrate Halloween Magazine by Phyllis Hoffman, and what a visual treat! They feature a generous variety of my Halloween products offered by Bethany Lowe Designs throughout this beautiful issue! You can see a peek at my features on my BLOG or click the thumbnail at left. From cover to cover, this publication is loaded with rich photographs, festive Halloween ideas and no ads! It's a must have for your Halloween library!

8-31-09 HEY! Caught you looking at my Scoop Page!! :-) As the Halloween season fast approaches, I invite you to join my mailing list by sending me a quick email! That way I can keep you posted when I will have new original Halloween collectibles available, where I will be exhibiting this fall and what other news, goodies, giveaways and offers will be coming your way! Just click "email Johanna" at top right to send me a quick note! THANKS!

8-25-09 I'm knee-deep in Halloween! A big shipment of Halloween collectibles from my two reproduction lines just arrived! Visit my latest blog post to see what I mean!

And a big thanks and congrats goes out to Patricia in Oregon for catching my "Moon-Star Max" ever so quickly! I know she has been wanting an original for quite some time, and today was her lucky day! Yay! For those of you curious about my Collector's Catch series need only to follow my blog and occasionally check my Folk Art Originals page for a spontaneous original piece of art, waiting to be caught! It's always a surprise and so very fun to see who the lucky collector will be...

8-17-09 Just added a new link with images and information about Denver's upcoming 4th Annual Halloween Trunk Show! It should be a great event, and I will be debuting my new line of Halloween collectibles produced by Bethany Lowe Designs! Beyond that, prepare yourself for new reproduction pieces and notepads of mine, produced by Primitives by Kathy. And for those of you who must have an original piece of folk art, well, I'll have those too! I'm looking forward to seeing you there!

Also, I wanted to say THANKS to all of you determined to bid and win my latest owl kettle cup on eBay.... I appreciate each and every bid as each is a personal "high five" to me..... I thank you all for your participation and wish I could offer this owl to each of you! Thanks again....

8-11-09 It's Tuesday, and I had just enough time to photograph and post my latest Halloween Owl Kettle Cup on eBay tonight! I had intended on keeping him for the Halloween & Vine Show next month, but decided that it would be fun to put him up for auction instead.... I have so much yet to paint and sculpt for my upcoming Fall shows that it's fairly mind boggling, so this may be one of the last pieces I post on eBay until after September is here and gone..... Good luck to all who kindly place bids in his favor! I appreciate your interest and support!

 

If my folk art collectibles interest you, I welcome you to join my e-mailng list for news on upcoming web sales, auctions and general news involving my designs.. I LOVE receiving your emails, and look forward to hearing from you!

8-4-09 I can tell fall is just around the corner as the latest magazines are revealing Halloween and holiday delights! Now just out on the stands is this year's issue of Holiday Crafts Magazine by Better Homes and Gardens, and again, I have two, How-To projects featured! This issue offers a delightful assortment of both Halloween and Christmas crafting projects including the instructions to complete each. This year, I decided to share a black cat Halloween candle holder design and a snowman lollipop ornament! You can click on the thumbnail image at left for a peek and visit my BLOG for more info and images!

7-28-09 Fun News!... My latest Halloween reproductions, offered by Primitives by Kathy have made an appearance in the current September issue of Country Sampler Magazine! It just came out, and I have some teaser pics on my BLOG. Take a peek for a taste of Halloween in July! Extra photos from this Halloween decorating article can be found on Country Sampler's online Inspiration Gallery. There, you can spot some more photos of my Halloween folk art.

Curious where you can purchase these latest Halloween goodies? My Source Page offers a list of online vendors for you to visit. THANKS! And you can now click on the magazine thumbnail at left for more details....

7-21-09 OH Bats!!!! Just posted a unique and special one of a kind Halloween bat on eBay. He's a collectible candy cup, and up for grabs this week... Take a peek by clicking on his image below, and thanks to all interested and willing to share a bid. :-)

7-13-09 THANKS to all who stayed up late, or got up early to adopt the three originals I had available on Spooky Time Jingles' site. They honored me as their surprise guest artist this month for their 1 year anniversary event, and I'm giving back a portion of each sale to the ASPCA to benefit animal rights in the name of each buyer.... As always, I appreciate your support! Again, it was a surprise, so I had to refrain from emailing my collector friends, but I did update my BLOG at the stroke of midnight. That's always a great place to go in order to stay in the loop, and I encourage you to Follow My Blog ~ upper right side column on my blog page...

Otherwise, I just updated my Schedule page with the official dates for the 2 Denver shows I will be participating in this fall / winter. I hope to see you there! Now, I must get busy!!!!

7-4-09 Happy 4th of July! Guess what I just did?... I updated my Folk Art Reproductions page to reveal a sampling of my latest Halloween collectible reproductions, available this summer! Of course, I always have orange and black on the mind, even on red and blue day.... ha! Anyway, take a peek. If you are interested in ordering some for yourself, you can click and shop Johanna Parker Halloween reproductions on my Sources page.

6-30-09 Oh my Gosh, it's almost July!... HELP! I've been working on my inventory for the fall shows, but I'm not working fast enough. Hmm, I need some Halloween elves or maybe owls!

Speaking of Owls, I just completed a one of a kind vintage style owl candy cup which just posted on eBay tonight! He's a unique folk art find with lots of style. Take a peek at his photo below, and click the image to view his auction page. Many thanks to all in advance for placing bids and making this owl feel welcome!

 

6-11-09 I just had the honor of designing a new logo for EHAG! If you'd like to see my steps in getting there, please visit my blog! I am happy to have finished it and believe that it suits our Halloween group quite well!

6-9-09 OK, so I'm thinking I should probably make more owls! Hoot Hoot!... Many thanks to all the dedicated folks who placed bids on my last auction. I so appreciate your interest, and it's clear that there are a lot of owl fans out there... me too! Guess you know what I'll be doing :) Have a great week!

6-2-09 WOWZERS!... Cheers to over 300 sweet comments you have left for me on my Blog GiveAway! I am blown away :-) I'm so happy that so many folks enjoy my art.. Yay! Well, don't forget, I need all entries in by Wednesday, (tomorrow) evening. So, hop on over if you haven't had a chance to peek in just yet. OH, and I added 2 more prizes as well ~ I was feeling generous....

And, for all you folk art OWL lovers, a new original Halloween Owl Kettle Cup just listed on eBay... Please take a peek by clicking on his image below, and thank you for each and every bid! Good Luck!

 

5-27-09 YAY! Let the Giveaway Contest begin! I just posted "Lucky Lumina" on my blog for your chance to win him in my first ever Blog Giveaway. It's my way of saying thanks to ALL of my loyal and supportive collectors and artist friends. Click on the folk art Jack-o'-lantern image below for more details and to enter. THANK YOU & Best of Luck! :-)

5-20-09 I just updated my Blog and actually figured out how to add an extra column for more images and links! Along with that, I created 3 new Folk Art Gallery pages that link directly from my blog. You'll find those links at the top right side of my Blog's home page. Let me know what you think! Next, I hope to add these Gallery images to my website.... One step at a time!

OH, and THANK YOU to all of my determined Halloween collector friends who placed bids on my first eBay Kettle Cup! I was blown away by your interest, so I hope to make more of these fun pieces!

Today, I am painting my upcoming Blog Giveaway piece along with a potential Collector's Catch goodie.... Stay tuned for both!

5-12-09 I've got something new for you! I just listed one of my new Halloween Kettle Cup originals on eBay this evening. Take a peek at my latest Halloween folk art piece by clicking on the image below. Many thanks in advance to all of you collectors, willing to offer a bid :)

Want to see my first Halloween Kettle Cup? Then hop on over to my blog and visit "For my Halloween Mommy"......  It's a fun post!

5-9-09 Another Collector's Catch piece has been caught, and thank you to Amy in Tennessee for adopting him! You can sneak a peek at this fun, carnival style Halloween cat. Maybe you will be the next Collector to "Catch" a piece!

I know some of you are wondering, and I am still planning on hosting my first ever Blog Giveaway soon! Give me one more week, and I should be ready. The piece has been sculpted, so I just need to give it some paint and a name! Please email me to be included on my mailing list for more details........

4-29-09 Would you like a behind the scenes peek at what I illustrated today? You can visit my blog for a glimpse at the Halloween party hats I'm designing for my Halloween folk art characters this year! Enjoy...

4-28-09 A big thanks goes out to all of my determined collector friends who generously placed bids on my Halloween folk art - candy cup crow! I appreciate each bid and wish I could have offered him to each and every bidder. But alas, he is a one of a kind, and therefore can only go to one home.....

This week, I have been distracted by social networking sites... Oh boy! Yesterday, I blindly joined Twitter, and last week, I explored and found myself lost on Facebook! What will be next? I should probably refocus my eyes back onto my work so I can continue to offer my originals to you! Speaking of, I am hoping to offer my 1st blog giveaway piece once I have a special handmade something ready to share. So, stay tuned. I invite you to Follow my Blog and to Follow me on Twitter as your name will be entered at least twice in the upcoming giveaway :) It's my way of saying THANKS for your interest and support! I'll be in touch with more details once I am ready.

4-16-09 As promised, I finished that fun Halloween folk art - candy cup crow, and he's on eBay right now!.... His auction ends this Sunday at 7pm PST. A big thanks to all who have been placing bids!! :)

 

4-11-09 Well, tomorrow is Easter already, and in my world of holiday visions, the start of spring, the blooming of trees and flowers and dance of the birds signals me to board the Halloween train! Of course on Sunday, I will join in on the family festivities with a gratitude toward spring and the amazing cycle of life, but my imagination will be thinking ahead to the delights and happy-spirited imagery of Halloween. If I don't, I may regret it later!.... As a holiday artist, it's certainly not a perk to always be ahead about 6+ months into the year, as I would prefer to enjoy the moment. But, luckily for me, I do have a passion for Halloween, and look forward to creating new characters in that favored theme. So, wish me luck in keeping the balance between the now and the future!

In January, I sculpted a crow candy cup intended for a spring palette, but the days flew by, and I am moving into the spectrum of orange and black. So, he is currently in the works and will hopefully post as my first Halloween creation of '09 on eBay next week.... Stay tuned....

For NOW, Happy Easter!!!

3-25-09 Don't forget, I still have a few Collector's Sets available featuring my latest reproduction lines! I welcome you to take a peek at my Folk Art Reproductions page. Simply click on the series of thumbnails for images and descriptions, and please email me if you'd like to adopt a set. Remember, these sets are unique as I've signed all of the papier mache pieces, and they are great for Easter gifts or to decorate your spring table with. And for those of you who have a beach house or just love the sea, take a peek at my beach-themed sets too! I think you'll be smitten! Thanks for looking!

3-21-09 Wow! Another Super-Great web sale has come and gone! Thanks to my loyal collectors who made a date with their computers this morning, I quickly sold out on my spring folk art originals! I really appreciate your time and diligence in adopting a special one of a kind piece. I never know what to expect, so you surprise me every time! My next web sale will most likely be Halloween-themed, but I haven't begun that collection just yet. Stay tuned......

3-16-09 Just got back from the Spring Fling and posted some fun pics from the event on my blog! Another big thanks goes out to all of my supportive collector friends for saving the date and stopping by to see my latest spring designs! I'm happy you enjoyed my new color palette and springtime characters for this season! LUCKILY, the spring fun is still on-going for my collector friends who were unable to attend. I ordered lots of my latest spring reproductions, both from Bethany Lowe & Primitives by Kathy and will be offering special Signed Collector's Sets this Saturday on my website! AND, I will have a fun offering of Spring one of a kind Originals available at that time to you as well! If you would like to join my mailing list for start time and sale details, please email me!

3-11-09 Another fun Collector's Catch piece was here and gone rather quickly today! Luckily, I made a few more standing birds for Denver's Spring Fling this weekend! Of course, they are all unique, and if you'd like to see them in person along with the rest of my spring collection, please stop by this Saturday or Sunday! We look forward to seeing you.

3-5-09 I can't believe it's March already!...Guess that's why you haven't seen too much of me lately. I'm working like mad to paint my latest collection of Spring one-of-a-kind originals for a show here in Denver. It's a week from this Saturday, so I may be pulling some late nights. Local collectors and friends ~ I invite you to come visit us at the Spring Fling on March 14th & 15th! I will also be debuting my new line of spring collectibles that I have designed for Bethany Lowe! It will be a treat :)

Online collector friends ~ be checking my website this month for a new Collector's Catch piece or two!... And if all works out, I may be hosting a Spring Web Sale soon. So, keep checking back & email me if you'd like to join my mailing list for further details.

Speaking of Spring, I will also be participating in TFA's Homegrown in the Gallery ~ A Spring Welcoming. It will be TFA's first themed online folk art show, and I along with several other craftsmen will be offering at least one original for sale. A percentage of the sale goes to keeping this unique directory of folk artists active and available to collectors like you! This online show will run from April 1 - April 21, with a special free shipping incentive!

2-8-09 Just a reminder for those of you who are interested in adopting a signed reproduction or an original piece of my folk art to please send me a quick email and join my mailing list! That way I can keep in touch with you and keep you posted as to when and where I will have new goodies available. And no worries, I won't fill up your inbox :) I just try to keep in touch on average about once or so a month. THANKS, and I look forward to adding you to my family of cherished collectors!

PS: Just click on the "email Johanna" arrow up top!

2-4-09 Another Collector's Catch piece was here and gone in a matter of minutes! Thank you to the lucky (and speedy) collector who caught him.... This is so fun!... I guess I should make more soon, but that will be it for my Valentine's-themed creations for this season.... Thank you all for looking.. You just may be the next to catch a special piece!

2-2-09 It's the month of love, and the purrrfect time to debut my first Collector's Catch piece! You can peek at her here, but don't get too attached as a lucky collector friend of mine just snatched her up in less than 30 minutes after posting. If you missed her, stay tuned for one more special piece in the same theme coming soon! I can't tell you exactly when because not knowing is part of the fun :)

1-27-09 For those of you who check in often in search of one of a kind treasures, news, how-to projects, folk art giveaways, etc etc.. I suggest you FOLLOW my Blog! I've just added this feature to my external blog at blogger. Simply go to my Blog, and click on "Follow this Blog" located on the left side column. Then, you'll be in the loop when I create new posts and possibly a head's-up when I have a new Collector's Catch piece available...

1-18-09 I just added some fun pics from Bethany Lowe's BooFest Halloween artist signing event that I participated in at AtlantasMart. A series of silly artists in costume are on my BLOG!

I also updated several of my website pages today as we are now into a new year! The Schedule page has been updated for 2009, but you'll have to check back for a few of the event dates. A spring tease from my new line is now viewable on my Folk Art Reproductions page, and I even updated my own picture on my Artist page with a photo that my friend Sharyn Sowell took of me in Atlanta! As soon as I have an original made and ready, I will pop it onto my Folk Art Originals page as a special "Collector's Catch" piece..... Thanks for looking!

1-14-09 OH my, it's a new year since I last posted here on my scoop page!...I thought I'd check in with a quick update. JP and I just returned from a fun trip to AtlantasMart where we toured Bethany Lowe's amazing showroom and saw my product line for the first time in person!.....All I can say is WOW and how very excited I am! For a peek from our first day at the Mart, hop on over to my BLOG!

And for the new year, I thought it would be fun to start a new surprise feature on my website. I'm going to call it "Collector's Catch!" where at random, I will post an original piece of art without any notice. Above and beyond my scheduled web sales, this would be a special one of kind available to the first person who sees it, wants it, and contacts me via email to adopt it. So, check my Folk Art Originals page often as you might be the first Collector to Catch one of these originals..... Now, I just need to finish my list of to-do's and make something for someone out there to catch! :)

12-14-08 Again, I am so amazed and grateful to all of you generous collectors who showed up for my online Holiday Web Sale today! All 15 original goodies found homes in a flash, and I could barely keep up, so thank you for your patience....I am so pleased and honored that you admire my creations enough to bring them into your homes..... :) I hope they bring you joy for years to come!

12-9-08 I just posted my last 2 holiday candy cups on eBay tonight... Up for bids are 2 very sweet snowmen, pictured below. Click on their image to visit their auctions, and THANK You for your interest & your bids...... :) AND Yes, they are painted in holiday red hues even though they may look a little bit orangey on your screen........

 

Auctions end on Sunday evening & the same day as my last web sale for the year.

12-8-08 Well, we had great fun at our Open House over the weekend! Of course I want to thank all of my dedicated collector friends for saving the date and stopping in to see my latest designs and holiday decor. We really enjoyed visiting with you! For a peek at our annual Open House, hop on over to my blog...

And mark your calendars for this coming Sunday, December 14th when I host my last and only Winter-themed Holiday Web Sale for the year. If all goes well, I should have over a dozen pieces up for adoption. Please join my e-mailing list for the start time and details!

12-1-08 Welcome to December! My my how this year has flown by and of course, I'm trailing behing, trying to catch up!

I'm busily preparing for our 6th Annual Holiday Folk Art Show & Open House this coming weekend. For those of you Denver locals new to my Annual Open House and wishing to stop in, please email me for details and to be included on my invitation list. Here's a peek at last year's event....See you soon!

11-18-08 Whooooo's ready for "Wintry & Spooky Owls"..? Well, EHAG certainly is! Our group's challenge for November was just this theme. I invite you to visit eBay and search under "EHAG" too see all of the Owlish delights!.... My creation is pictured below, and you can give him a quick click to visit his auction page! Thank you for your bid!...

 

Also, for the curious at heart, you can visit my blog for some holiday inspiration!..... I posted some photos from last weekend's Gifts for Yule show in Denver..... enjoy!

11-6-08 Well, November is here, and oh my!!! Why am I always caught off guard by its arrival? I think Halloween and Christmas are a tad too close together, at least for a holiday artist like myself! HA, I can only laugh as I scurry about trying to make holiday goodies...

I'm preparing for my last 2 Shows of the Year!... The first event on November 15th & 16th is the 11th Annual Gifts for Yule Show, and this year it will be held at a new location - The historic Phipps Tennis Pavilion in Denver, Colorado. The 2nd show is our 6th Annual Holiday Folk Art Show which we host in our home in Lakewood, Colorado, the first weekend of December! If you'd like directions and more details, please email me to be included on my invitation list. I look forward to seeing you there!

10-20-08 WOW! I am overwhelmed in a happy way by your response to yesterday's Halloween web sale! When the clock struck 2, my inbox began to fill with haste as I quickly tried to decipher just WHO was first in line for each original piece. I want to THANK ALL of you who made an effort to adopt a piece yesterday afternoon!..... I wish I could have pleased you all as some folks came so very close. Anyway, I am grateful to those of you out there that support my artistic endeavors, and I feel very blessed...

Now, I do still have a few reproduction sets still available! The Hangers & Notes Set and the Black Cats & Notes Set are still looking for homes, so just send me an email if you'd like one.... Each comes with my signed reproductions and a fun collection of my illustrated notepads great for anything from making your to-do lists to great gifts for friends!

10-17-08 Have you heard of Celebrate365, a special magazine for the ornament enthusiast and the holiday art collector? Well, this season's issue is loaded with Halloween folk art including some of my creations! I've posted a peek and link to my interview featured amongst many other interviews of my Halloween artist friends. Check my blog and enjoy the preveiw!....

10-14-08 Hi there!...This week, I'm finishing up the last few Halloween folk art originals for my Web Sale this Sunday, and I should have at least a dozen pieces to offer...For those of you interested in knowing when the sale starts, please join my mailing list by sending me an email, and I'll give you ALL the juicy details :)

10-13-08 Just added an Autumn Inspirations post to my blog after hiking a beautiful trail in the high country!...Enjoy the fall color... And thank you many times over to the folks that placed bids on my last two Halloween cup auctions!!.....

10-7-08 On eBay this week are my last 2 Halloween folk art - candy cup creations for this year.... I know after this month, I'll be swamped with making holiday pieces, snowmen, etc.... so it's very unlikely I'll be making any more of the black & orange candy cup delights until the new year. You can visit their auctions by clicking on the image below, and as usual, I thank you for your bids! :)

 

10-4-08 Want to see photos from the Halloween & Vine show? Well, I just posted a fun series of pics on my blog, so go take a peek!

10-2-08 I've decided on Sunday, October 19th for my last Halloween web sale of this year! That gives me a little time to make a few more goodies and create the necessary graphics needed for that online event. And, I will still be able to ship in time for Halloween! If you are not on my email list and would like to know what time I will be starting the sale at, please email me to join & receive those details!....

Also, check back this Sunday for my last 2 Halloween candy cup originals of the year which will be up for bids on eBay.... :) ~Thanks~

10-1-08 Happy OCTOBER everyone! :) It's my favorite month of the year, go figure... So, we just returned from a wonderful trip to California for the annual Halloween & Vine Show! We had lots of fun, both on the journey and at the show visiting with collectors and artists! Thanks to all of my dedicated folk art fans who came early to see and adopt my latest offerings! By the end of the day, I only had a handful of goodies left. I will be making a few more creations and plan on hosting a web sale, mid October. So, stay tuned for that! Otherwise, you can visit my blog for some fun cross-country road-trip pics I took on our venture from Colorado to California and back! In a few days, check back for H&V show pics...... Enjoy!

9-21-08 Wow, what a great Halloween show we had yesterday in Denver! Thank you so much to all who came by to say hi, see what I've been up to and to adopt a special Halloween collectible! I just posted LOTS of photos from Denver's Halloween Trunk show on my blog, so take a peek! :)

9-19-08 Just one more day till Denver's 3rd Annual Halloween Trunk Show! I hope to see many of your smiling faces tomorrow at Leo's Garage where I will be exhibiting a fun collection including my Halloween originals, reproductions and illustrated notepads. Doors open at noon, and I hear there will be some yummy eats as well......

9-5-08 I have 3, FUN How-To Halloween label projects for YOU in this year's issue of Better Homes & Gardens Halloween Tricks & Treats! Click on the magazine thumbnail at left for more details and visit my blog for a peek!

9-4-08 For those of you interested in seeing MORE of my Halloween products available thru Primitives by Kathy, you can now search by artist to see my entire line of goods! To find my Halloween items featured in Paula Deen's Magazine and beyond, click here! There are 16 pages of products including lots of fun notepads that I have illustrated, so enjoy!

8-30-08 If I seem to be missing in action it's only because I am busy-busy working away on this year's collection of Halloween one-of-a-kinds! Here's proof!... :-) If you are new to my site and my work, please join my e-mailing list if you like by clicking on "email Johanna" above and sending me a quick note. That way you'll be in the loop when I have new works available! Thanks for checking in!

8-24-08 I have very exciting news!..There is a fun spread featuring my Halloween collectibles offered thru Primitives by Kathy in this year's Sept. / Oct. issue of Cooking with Paula Deen Magazine! Last year, their stylist contacted me, interested in my designs for a shoot. So, I sent them a box of goodies to play with and crossed my fingers. Fortunately, my items made the cut and are now featured in a very festive spread titled "Halloween Table of Treats!" Thank you to all the folks at Paula Deen magazine for making this happen!

There's a sneak peek of the feature along with links for purchasing these collectible items. Just click on the thumbnail at left! And for close-ups, please vist my blog. Enjoy and go get a copy!

8-18-8 It's a Halloween Carnival this month for the artistic members of EHAG, and in the spirit of this festive theme, I have created 2, one of a kind candy cups. They are available on eBay this week, so place your bids and good luck! Thanks for looking!

 

8-17-08 Just made a quickie graphic with show details for this year's 3rd Annual Halloween Trunk Show that I'll be participating in next month! See you there!

8-2-08 Well, August is here, and I just found myself a copy of the 2008 Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Crafts issue! I've been looking forward to seeing this magazine as I have 4 fun holiday projects featured within its pages! You can click on the top thumbnail at left for a sneak peek and go to my blog for more close-ups, but if you want the instructions on how to make these holiday goodies, you'll have to get yourself a copy.... ENJOY!

7-9-08 Finally, I found some time to create a new one of a kind Halloween cat candy cup! She's on eBay this week, so please take a peek at her auction page by clicking on the image below! And thanks to all who may place bids.... I really appreciate it :)

 

7-1-08 Wow, it's July already! I can feel the panic setting in as I list out all of the one-of-a-kinds that I haven't made yet for the upcoming fall shows..... Oh well.... One day at a time. If you'd like to see what I've been working on, visit my Hats off to Halloween post......And take a peek at some of my latest Fall Notepad designs. I also just updated my Folk Art Reproductions page with a sample of my latest Halloween products from my Primitives by Kathy line. Enjoy and happy July to you!

6-19-08 Calling all garden lovers!!! I've posted some lovely photos of my happy perennial flower garden on my blog, so go take a stroll :) Say hi by leaving a comment as I'd love to hear from you!...enjoy!

6-5-08 I wanted to share my exciting news with you! I recently signed on as one of Bethany Lowe's new artists, and I am thrilled to be working with this very talented group! This week, I just finished my Halloween 2009 collection for them which will debut in January at the market shows. It's a fun mix of candy containers, holiday vases, party hats and other collectibles, and I can't wait to share it with you! In the meantime, I've posted a few teaser pics on my blog to entice you while leaving much still to the imagination. Next, amongst other things, I will be designing some winter delights for BLD. So, that's the latest in my world, and as you can imagine, I have been spending much of my time busy at work in my studio. I hope to get out one of these days......

5-28-08 My goodness! It was one month ago today that I last posted something here on my Scoop page... I guess you can tell I have been busy! I'm working on a big Halloween submission right now, and we'll see what's next. If you'd like to see some fun photos of my garden, please go visit my blog! It's been almost a week since I took the pictures, and it's already grown so much! So, check back for more! Happy end of May!

4-28-08 Well, it's a new week, and May is almost here! The days just fly by...Crazy, isn't it? Anyway, I wanted to thank those of you who placed bids on my latest auction, and I will try to make yet another candy cup character hopefully sooner than later.

I just posted a couple of fun pics on my blog taken from a good collector friend of mine. They will make you smile especially if you are a cat lover, so go peek!

It's back to designing Halloween prototypes for me. Ta Ta for now!

4-20-08 Wowzers! My Full Moon Sale was a moon-alistic success thanks to all of you who played along! I've found homes for all of my lunar-themed goodies, and appreciate all who called and emailed ready and willing to adopt! Well, the skies are clear here in Colorado, and I think I will thoroughly enjoy the moon's magical glow this evening! I hope you can do the same :-)

And for those of you who missed out on a piece from this collection, I apologize for not having more to offer! Next time I will try to have a dozen pieces or so, fingers crossed.... In the meantime, I do still have a really sweet Fool-O-ween black cat candy cup up for grabs on eBay! You can click on his image below to visit his auction page. THANKS AGAIN!....

4-15-08 As promised, I'm having a Full Moon Web Sale on the full moon of this month! I'll be featuring a collection of Halloween originals on Sunday, April 20th. That afternoon, I'll be updating my Folk Art Originals page with those adoptable items! Check back on Sunday!!

4-5-08 Happy April Everyone! Spring is fast approaching, and the robins are back in town, visiting our bird bath and nibbling on berries! I love this time of year when the green earth once again awakens with new life. Ideas and creative concepts tend to sprout in my imagination while nature's rebirth offers a bounty of inspiration.

You know me, always thinking about the whimsies of Halloween.... I may try to pull together a new collection of orange & black delights on or around the full moon of this month. Stay tuned for a web sale announcement, and email me if you'd like to be included on my emailing list! Have a lovely weekend!

3-26-08 I have some fun news to share on my blog.... My parents' colonial style home is once again in the magazines! Go take a peek at my mom's unique decorating style.....

And thanks again to all who placed bids on my 'lil Hallowgreen cat piece! I always appreciate your folk art collecting enthusiasm!

3-17-08 HAPPY HALLOWGREEN! Here's a link to my fun, holiday-fused collectible candy cup auction...Click on the image below, and thank you for your interest! :-)

 

3-16-08 Wow! It's already March....In fact, it's almost St. Patty's day, and in the spirit of green, I have just finished a special Hallowgreen candy cup, soon to post on eBay. Stay tuned for a link tomorrow evening.

Otherwise, I have been busy as usual, but I did find a little time to update my blog with pics of my studio, so go take a peek!

2-17-08 Well, with any luck, my "email Johanna"links here on my site should be up and working again! Send me a test if you like or just a note to say hi! I've been a hermit lately, working on spring designs, etc. Next, I hope to squeeze in the time to illustrate a few new notepads, and the list continues on and on.

Thank you all for placing bids on my Valloween Cat Auction! I appreciate your support and only wish I could offer one to each bidder, but I haven't tapped into that kind of magic just yet :-)

I just posted some fun photos on my Blog titled R&R.... I highly recommend making the time for such a soothing getaway..... Happy February to all!!

2-3-08 My special "Valloween Cat Candy Cup" just listed on eBay tonight! Right now, I am making these one of a kind collectible candy cups exclusive to eBay, and they will be occasionally available as I find the time to create them. Take a peek, and thank you for your bids!

2-2-08 ACK! I still seem to be having difficulty with my site's "email Johanna" button links. For now, please send ALL inquiries to: johannaparker@mac.com. It seems that folks emailing from my site are NOT getting a bounce back message, and I'm not receiving their emails. So, I apologize if I have not responded to your emails. I never got them. I'm in the process of fixing this....wish me luck!

2-1-08 Happy February! It's the month of LOVE, and so I have created a special one of a kind "Valloween" piece which I will be posting on eBay this weekend. You can currently search under "EHAG" on eBay to see other special Valloween creations that our Eclectic Halloween Artists Group (EHAG) members have lovingly created! Enjoy and spread the love :)

1-26-08 Update! All my "email Johanna" buttons on this site should be functioning again. Otherwise, I can be contacted at either of the following addresses: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com and johannaparker@mac.com. Please update your address books and delete any entries for me that end in "qwest.net" or "qwestoffice.net."

The first of the year has been a busy one so far. I've been working away on new samples to be licensed. And, I have been preoccupied with organizing my upstairs workspace and figuring ways to expand my basement workroom.....

I am going to try my best to create and finish a special EHAG "Valloween" candy cup for eBay, so wish me luck in doing so.... I hope I can meet my deadline. Stay tuned!

1-20-08 It's a new year, and I have a NEW EMAIL address... oh fun! If the "email Johanna" button on my site is bouncing back emails to you, please send your inquiries to johannaparker@mac.com. I hope to get my contact links functioning properly asap!

12-20-07 For those collectors interested, I wanted to let you know that Frame By Frame here in Denver now offers a collection of both Halloween & Christmas one of a kind folk art. Currently, Rod who is both the owner and an avid collector, is offering a few originals of mine as well, so visit his website to see his latest available pieces!

Warm wishes to you and yours for a Happy Holiday! :-)

12-8-07 HO HO HO! My Holiday Web Sale just started today and it was a fruitful day! Thank you ALL who adopted a special holiday piece.... They've each found homes for this holiday season! Yay!

12-4-07 Just posted my last two collectible candy cups for the year on eBay! For all you Santa collectors, this Santa cup is quite dear, and the vintage white winter kitty cup is a sweet piece that can sit out all year! You can click on the image below to visit these last 2 auctions. Thanks for looking and placing bids! I appreciate it!

 

Also, don't forget to swing by my Folk Art Originals page this Saturday for my last Holiday Web Sale of the year! I'll be updating that page with my last collection of winter goodies for 2007. See you then!

12-3-07 Wow, it's December now, and we just hosted our 5th Annual Holiday Folk Art Show and Open House over the weekend, and what a great show! I've posted some fun pics on my BLOG so go take a peek! A warm thanks goes out to all who stopped by!

11-25-07 Just posted a fun, collectible candy cup snowman on eBay! Go take a peek by clicking on the image below...... Thanks for looking!

 

11-16-07 Well, that's one holiday show down and one more to go! I'm busy creating winter delights and preparing for my upcoming home show. If you'd like to be included on the invite list, just email me with your request. I'm also planning on hosting one more web sale in the earlier half of December, so stay tuned and join my e-mailing list if you'd like more details! You can go see that I just updated my Folk Art Reproductions page along with my Folk Art Originals page to reflect a peek at my latest holiday designs!

11-9-07 Denver's Gifts for Yule is tomorrow and Sunday! Oh my! Can you believe that the holidays are upon us?... They always sneek up so fast! I've included a newspaper clipping about this unique show on my blog. The article is in this week's Westword which celebrates the 10th anniversay of this very special event and includes a photograph of my art! I hope to see you at the show!

10-24-07 OK OK, I broke down and did it! I now have a BLOG! Let's just hope I can find the time to keep it fresh and fun.... Here's the link to my bloggy-woggy: http://www.johannaparkerdesign.blogspot.com/

10-16-07 My Halloween Web Sale is up and running!...Go Peek!

10-9-07 Last Halloween Web Sale of the year will be on Tuesday, October 16th! Stay tuned to my Folk Art Originals link to see what I will be offering to you!

Also, I'll be posting the following 3 Halloween pieces on eBay tonight! "Fergus Fowl the Owl" appears on pg. 44 of Better Homes & Gardens Halloween Tricks & Treats Magazine, and is up for auction! Good luck...He's a HOOT! And the two adorable cats are from my one of kind line of collectible cat candy cups and exclusive to eBay at this time! ENJOY and click on the auction links via the photo below.....

 

10-8-07 Hi Halloweenies.... I just made a quickie collage of our fun time at last weekend's Halloween & Vine show. You can click on the image below to enlarge it. Again, I want to thank the talented and creative show promoters for putting on such an amazing event and all the kind collectors for attending and rewarding the artists with smiles and support! It was so good to see you all!

If you'd like to join my emailing list for event news and notice of upcoming online sales, just send me a quick email! THANKS! 

10-7-07 Just wanted to say thanks to all the kindred spirits who have sent me sweet thoughts after losing my dear Pixie..... I'll be ok, but I just miss my furry friend. I'm feeling better, and I hope to post a few pics from the Halloween & Vine show soon. Also, if all goes well, I will try to post a few Halloween delights on eBay soon! Stay tuned....

10-4-07 Well, we're home now from our road trip journey to California and back to Colorado. "Bittersweet" is all I can think to describe my emotions at this time..... The "sweet" part was the laughter and fun shared with fellow Halloween artist friends and seeing the excitement on the faces of so many cherished collectors.... I have to say that this was my best show by far, and I am still stunned by the crowds of Halloween fans who buzzed about my table and those of the other artists. Thank you for making our visit so special and memorable.

The "bitter" part is coming home to find that one of our dear cats had passed away in her sleep. Pixie, my little free spirit, was only 6 years old and one of my happiest joys. I am in disbelief that she is not here by my side as I type these words.... She would be purring on my lap and aching for pettings and love. Our home feels different now and is missing that special spark of whimsy that she constantly gave off... My tears are trickling down my face as I realize how very precious our pets and loved ones are..... Of course, my loveable Jack the black cat is still here by our side for constant affection, but his sweet sister will be sorely missed. Life is precious, so please go hug and love both the special people and animals in your life. You never know what tomorrow may bring or what and or whom it may take.......

 

9-24-07 I'm so looking forward to seeing many of you at the Halloween & Vine Show this Saturday! It's been a whirlwind of a week here as I've been working away to make a special Halloween collection of one of kind goodies for you! I think I am finally finished as I take a deep sigh of relief!

I wanted to thank all the folks who stopped in at our local Halloween Trunk show here in Denver! I appreciated and enjoyed all of your sweet remarks, and I hope you are enjoying your new pieces and having fun decorating for this spirited season!

9-13-07 This Saturday is Denver's 2nd Annual Halloween Trunk Show, and I'll be there with my goods. So, please stop by!

9-7-07 Hi Halloween enthusiasts!.. Thank you for all the inquiries!..... For those of you who are interested in my Halloween fireplace screen pictured in the magazine or my one of kind folk art, please JOIN my mailing list by sending me an email. If I decide to create a series of fire screens, you will be notified... :)

9-4-07 Tonight I've posted 3 Halloween collectibles from my Halloween Tricks & Treats Magazine article on eBAY! I made these two jack-o'-lanterns and the black cat candy container for my Better Homes & Gardens photo shoot, and now they are ready for adoption! The auctions end the evening of Sept. 9th.......

Click on the photo below to view my auctions!..... GOOD LUCK!...and thank you for looking!

 

8-31-07 I will do my best to have at least one more web sale before Halloween and of course Christmas-related sales later in the year, so please click on the "email Johanna" arrow button above to be included on those updates and type me a quicky note! Thank you to all who have emailed in response to my artist feature in the magazine! It's so fun reading your excited remarks! PS... I will try to post a few goodies on eBay in September, so stay tuned.....And don't forget to check my schedule page and perhaps visit me at an upcoming show!

8-22-07 Oh my goodness!!!! My Halloween artist feature is already out in the 2007 issue of Better Homes and Gardens Tricks & Treats Magazine! And it's delightful! I'm so pleased! Click on the small magazine image at left to see a sneak peek, and go get a copy to read the article, see my Halloween folk art and decor and learn how to make my black cat party treat buckets! I hope you thoroughly ENJOY it :-)

8-15-07 Calling all Halloween lovers! Denver's 2nd Annual Halloween Trunk Show (formerly known as Bewitched with Lots of Kitsch) is officially set for September 15th from noon to 9pm at Leo's Garage on 1563 S. Pearl Street in Denver, CO. Along with lots of Halloween eye candy to add to your collections, patrons will also enjoy homemade yummies and bloody marys from 6pm - 9pm! It's one full afternoon and evening of spooktacular fun, so don't miss it! And of course I'll be there with my Halloween originals, signed reproductions and my illustrated notepads, so come down and mingle with me and my arty Halloween friends!

8-14-07 On eBay, I just posted a new collecctible black and white cat candy containter painted in a sweets and treats motif! Click on the preview image below to visit my auction page. I'm making these unique Halloween cups exclusively to eBay and my two fall shows. Thanks for looking and good luck!

8-7-07 Good news! A vintage-style snowman folk art design of mine made the cover of Better Homes & Gardens Creative Collection Holiday Crafts Magazine! It's out on the magazine stands today and through December... Click on the Holiday Crafts magazine thumbnail at left for a sneak peek!

Within this annual issue, I've shared my How-To Steps in making these "Vintage Charmers." You will also find another article featuring my "Timeless Trims" ornament set along with instructions to craft them... Go pick up a copy today for creative inspiration!

I hope to make a few snow characters in a similar style in the next weeks and months to come. So, check my site occasionally for more details, and email me if you'd like to be added to my email notification list. :-)

7-26-07 Wow and thanks for the overwhelming response to my latest Halloween folk art creations! You've left me with no where to turn but back to my workroom to create more black and orange goodies! I really appreciate your kind words and interest in my work! :-)

Want to see something fun?!!! Then, go check our new EHAG family album (short for eBay's Eclectic Halloween Artists Group) Once you're on the home page, click on EHAG Family Gallery under the hand, and click through some spooktacular images of today's great Halloween artists! I'm in there along with many of my EHAG friends! You can also view samples of our work and find links to artists' sites from the home page! ~ENJOY~

7-25-07 A NEW Collection of Halloween folk art collectibles is now available from me! Take a peek and email if you'd like to adopt one!

7-20-07 HALLOWEEN WEB SALE!! Mark your calendars for this Wed. July 25th! I'll be posting a new collection of one of a kind Halloween folk art available to you! Please return to my Folk Art Originals page on Wednesday to see the update....

AND...tonight I posted a new collectible black cat candy container on eBay. I'm making these unique designs exclusive to only eBay and the 2 Halloween folk art shows that I will be exhibiting at this fall. Below, you'll see the cat up for auction....Give him a click to visit the auction link, and please place a bid if you like him! THANKS!

 

7-19-07 I'm giving a warm thanks to ALL that participated in the Angels for Brianna auction! Together, the artists raised over $18,000! How amazing is that?!!!! Thank you again :)

7-4-07 I will be participating in an auction of Angel related artwork created by many of the top folk and collage artists across the country. The Angels for Brianna auction will begin on Sunday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. pst, and will conclude on Saturday July 14th at 6:30 pst. Please email your bids to angelsforbrianna@gmail.com.

This auction is being held to honor the memory of a lovely girl named Brianna, whose life was cut short from a disease called MDS. Brianna was diagnosed with MDS in October of 2006, and fought the battle of her life for 8 short months. Unfortunately she lost the battle on June 15th 2007, but her spirit lives on, and she is a reminder to us all to cherish each day that life brings, and to love those closest to us with all of our hearts.

I am proud to be a part of this fabulous event, and I hope you will join us in bidding on an angel or two of your choice, and bidding high to help raise some much needed money for this family, and to honor Brianna’s memory. All of the angel artwork you’ll see is completely handmade by each artist, signed and dated, and will come with a special tag as a reminder of this event. We, as artists, were moved by Brianna’s story and all of us felt compelled to do something to help her family in their time of need, in a way that Brianna would have loved. This is why the auction was formed, and we want her memory to live on, as she does now with the angels above.

Thank you!

To read more about Brianna please visit;
http://iva-and-family.blogspot.com/

7-1-07 Wow! Can you believe it's July! I'm in disbelief! It just feels like yesterday we were shoveling 3 feet of snow from our sidewalks, but now we're sweltering hot here in Colorado with highs reaching 100 degrees! Fewwwww! But never fear, fall is just around the corner, and that means Halloween!.....

In between outdoor parties and BBQs, I've been sculpting and stock-piling Halloween originals for upcoming sales. I'm looking forward to my 4th trip out to California for the exciting and grand Halloween & Vine Folk Art show on September 29th! I'm serious when I say, "don't miss it!" It's an eye candy fest for folks with a passion in collecting all things orange and black.

Locally, here in Denver, I am waiting for the date and location to be disclosed for the 2nd Annual Bewitched with Lots of Kitsch, another fabulous Halloween art show. As soon as I get the word, I'll post the details on my Schedule page.

Please keep checking back for my upcoming web sale. I have to sand and paint the goodies that I've made before I can post them, but I'm hopeful that it will take place in the next couple of weeks. Also, be checking eBay under "EHAG" and "PFATT" for more of my original works!~~~~ Happy Summer and stay cool!

6-26-07 Just posted those 2 Halloween candy cups on eBay! Thanks for looking!

6-25-07 Hello everyone and happy summer!... For your info, I'll be posting 2 Halloween Candy cups on eBay tomorrow evening! I'll have a vintage style black cat and jack-o-lantern up for adoption, so stay tuned for the link. And, remember you can find my Halloween folk art and the unique art of other Halloween artists by searching under EHAG in eBay!

This month has flown by! In between gardening and visiting with family and friends, I just haven't had a chance to create a new, web sale collection of one-of-a-kind folk art collectibles just yet, but I'm working on it. So, keep checking back..... Thanks for your patience! :)

6-1-07 Happy June! I just added new images to my Folk Art Gallery page! Go peek!!

5-31-07 Thanks for the amazing response to my latest collection of Halloween folk art! I am happy to know that my collector friends are hungry for Halloween in May :) Me too!

Looks like I'll be working on new Halloween goodies, so stay tuned for the next web sale, and send me a quick email if you'd like a heads up for that! And for those of you who have missed out on my web sales, remember that I will be adding collectible Halloween candy cups to eBay each month, giving you more time and opportunities to adopt one of my special creations! I hope to list a a few more goodies in June. Keep searching under "EHAG" on eBay for my Halloween folk art and that of other talented artists! Happy almost June! :)

5-21-07 Since I'm in full swing Halloween mode here after the magazine shoot, I've decided to host a Halloween one of a kind web sale next week! Actually it will take place on the Blue Moon of this month, and that's Thursday, May 31st. So mark your calendars and check back then. I will be updating my Folk Art Originals page with my lastest creations.

If all goes as planned, I may also join in with the creative EHAG folks and post a "Full Moon Challenge" piece the same day on eBay. Keep watching, and feel free to email me to be added to my email notification list :)

5-13-07 Ok, as promised, I've listed a few Halloween one of a kind collectibles on eBay, and the auctions will begin this evening and run for 7 days! In all, I'm offering 5 auctions, and I wish you luck in the bidding game!

You can search under "Johanna Parker" or by seller jpwhimsy... that's me! I've also just been invited to join two talented groups of eBay artisans under the titles EHAG & PFATT. You can also keyword search by these initials to find my work and the work of other fabulous folk artists! Enjoy!

Thanks for looking and good luck!

5-1-07 Happy May! Although spring is flourishing outdoors, I have been busily making Halloween specialty pieces for an exciting photo shoot happening at our home this week! Our front room is decked out in festive orange and black, and if all goes as planned, this magazine feature will be out on the stands this fall, so stay tuned for more details.....

With all the latest Halloween creatures that are coming to life around the house, I may have a web sale soon or perhaps post some goodies on eBay. I'll keep ya posted! In the meantime, have a BOOtiful May!

4-1-07 On www.traditionalfolkart.com, I'm offering a sweet, one-of-a-kind sunflower-themed lady perfect for adding smiles and brightness to your home! Remember, a portion of your purchase goes to supporting TFA's wonderful online folk art directory! We all appreciate your support!

3-29-07 Take a peek at my latest collection of Spring-inspired folk art originals that I've just posted for sale today! Let me know if you'd like to adopt one for yourself!

3-27-07 Thank you to ALL who participated in my eBay auctions! Wow! That was fun! I hope to post some one-of-a-kind pieces on eBay in the near future. If you'd like a heads up, just send me an email, and I'll put you on my notification list! Thanks again for looking!

3-21-07 I just posted my very first auctions on eBay, and I'm offering two fun collections of my signed spring folk art reproductions! They will be ending on Sunday, and you can find them by searching under "Johanna Parker Folk Art" or my eBay user ID: jpwhimsy! Place your bids and good luck!

3-12-07 Thanks to all for coming out to the Spring Fling! We enjoyed seeing your smiling faces :) And thanks to Sam Robinson, we enjoyed yet another fabulous event!!

Many of you noticed that I will not be doing any summer outdoor markets this year. As much as I love seeing you all and experiencing the buzz of the summer fair frenzy, I have decided that I must take time to work on my portfolio. Of course, I will be back in the fall to share my latest Halloween and holiday folk art creations. You can visit my Schedule page for more information. And, in the meantime, I plan on hosting a few spring/summer online web sales featuring my one of a kind collectible folk art, so please send me an email for advanced notification regarding those sales if you are not already on that list! I'll keep in touch! Happy Spring to you!

3-9-07 The Spring Fling kicks off tomorrow! I've made some fun new one of a kinds for this event, so spring on over! I look forward to seeing you!

2-17-07 If you have spring fever like me, then please stop by my first show of the year! Check out Denver's Spring Fling, voted by Westword in 2006 as Denver's Best Gift Show! It's a fabulous mix of artisans and antique dealers in a festive spring-like motif! Don't miss it this March!

2-14-07 Happy Valentine's Day!

2-2-07 It's the month of LOVE, and in tribute, I've been creating a one-of-a-kind collection of folk art pieces! Collect one for a loved one, or treat yourself to a Johanna Parker original! My Sweet Heart Folk Art Sale posts on Thursday, Feb. 8th! See you then and enjoy!

12-5-06 FYI..! I have set aside some special creations for my online collectors and have a fabulous collection of holiday one of kind papier mache collectibles that I will be posting on my website this Thursday, Dec. 7th, so check my Folk Art Originals page on the 7th for my latest and last creations for 2006! Good luck and enjoy :)

12-3-06 Thanks go out to all you brave souls who stopped in at our house on Saturday while it snowed! Well, it was certainly nostalgic and people left with bags of goodies and smiles on their faces. We hope you enjoyed our 4th Annual Holiday Folk Art Show and hope to see you again next year. If you'd like to be included on my invitation list, just send me a quick email.

11-13-06 Thanks to all of you who made the trip to see us at this past weekend's Gifts for Yule Show here in Denver! Due to your enthusiasm and support, I am now frantically making more one-of-a-kind goodies for my 4th Annual Holiday Folk Art Show in our Home which is only a few weeks away! If you'd like more details regarding my last (and best) show of the year, please send me an email. Happy Holidays! :)

10-18-06 Just posted 8 new Halloween one-of-a-kinds. Let me know if you'd like me to reserve any of these collectible goodies for you! Enjoy :)

10-14-06 Last Halloween Web Sale of the season is this Wednesday, Oct 18! Check back then! Oh, and see how I decorate for Halloween!

10-13-06 We're back from our big journey to and from California for the annual Halloween & Vine folk art show! The new location was a big success! We all enjoyed sharing one big room together and watching the collectors swarm the tables of fabulous Halloween art! Take a peek at a few pics we snapped while there! If you missed it this year, I recommend checking it out next year. It's lots of fun! And for those of you who attended, thank you for spending your day with us celebrating Halloween! We enjoyed seeing you all!

10-1-06 October is here! Oh my!...If spooky fun black cats happen to be on your mind now, then please visit the online shop at www.traditionalfolkart.com to see one of my new Halloween pieces that is now available!

The Halloween & Vine is fast approaching as I finish the last few details on my latest designs. I look forward to seeing all of my fellow Halloween artist friends and my collectors friends in a week!!!

9-20-06 Many thanks go out to so many of you who spent your Sunday evening with us celebrating the art of Halloween at Devil's Food in Denver! The premier of Be Witched with lots of Kitsch was a huge success! I was so swamped that I didn't have the chance to take photos of the crowds, but we snapped a few shots before closing, so take a peek! If you missed it this year, we hope to do it all again next September!

9-10-06 Don't miss Be Witched with lots of Kitsch! It starts a week from tonight at 7pm at Devil's Food in Denver where you will find a whimsically fun array of Halloween folk art and decor from local area artists like me! We reopen for a full day on Monday the 18th from 9am - 4pm....Be there or beware!!!! :)

8-30-06 Please visit ShopTFA at www.traditionalfolkart.com on September 1 for a new Halloween piece that I will have available! Your purchase thru ShopTFA helps to maintain this wonderful American folk artist directory! Thank you!

Also, I will be exhibiting more Halloween folk art, everyday decor, notepads and Christmas goodies at this Saturday's A Paris Street Market located at Aspen Grove in Littleton, CO! Stop by to say hi and see what I've been creating!

8-18-06 Reminder! I'll have lots of Halloween and fall goodies tomorrow at Belmar's A Paris Street Market in Lakewood, CO! We'll be exhibiting from 8am till 3pm. See you there! Swing by to see my new notepad designs as well......

Also, I just posted details on an exciting new Halloween event in Denver: Be Witched with Lots of Kitsch....I'm really looking forward to this show and will have more unique Halloween folk art creations to share with you there. The theme is vintage Halloween fun offered by a handful of creative Halloween artists and decorators who love this spirited holiday! So, save the dates :)

Send me an email if you'd like to be notified of my upcoming shows & details, and I'll add you to my local area events list.

8-14-06 I've posted pics from last year's holiday folk art show that we host at our home each year. Please feel free to email me for more details regarding this special event! Again, we will be hosting a weekend of sweets and treats this December, so please inquire if you'd like to be added to our invite list.

8-6-06 Hi...I just discovered that two of my vintage Halloween reproduction designs are featured in the Sept. 2006 issue of Country Sampler Magazine under "Country Treasures!" See page 10. You can purchase these goodies through Primitives by Kathy or stop by my booth at an upcoming show for your pick of these and other fun Halloween folk art collectibles!

7-23-06 For those of you living in the Denver metro area, please mark your calendars for August 19th! I will be exhibiting at the outdoor Paris Street Market at its new and hip Belmar location in Lakewood. This time, I'll have Halloween collectibles, new notepad designs and some everyday goodies! See my Schedule page for more details.

Also, I recently updated my Gallery page. Go peek!

7-7-06 Next and last Web Sale for a while is this Tuesday, July 11th...Check back for new and original papier mache Halloween folk art!

6-7-06 Wow! I send warm thanks to all of you who made my June web sale a big success! It was my pleasure to read all your sweet comments regarding my latest pieces...For those of you who missed the sale or missed your favorite piece, I will keep you posted before I post another new collection of originals. I'm thinking Halloween may be next! If you'd like to be notified of upcoming web sales, please just send me a quick email, and I'll add you the list! Thanks again :)

6-6-06 Just posted a fun and festive collection of papier mache folk art originals on my site! Take a peek and enjoy!

3-13-06 I have finally added some new one-of-a-kinds to my site! See my collection of spring-inspired pieces and let me know if any interest you!

1-20-06 Mark your calendars for March 10th & 11th! I will be exhibiting my line of spring-themed creations at Denver's 1st Annual Spring Fling. Show promoters of the well-known Gifts for Yule Show are introducing this fresh new gathering of arts and antique dealers. I hope to see you there in March!

12-24-05 I just updated my Gallery page to reflect a small sampling of some of the fun one-of-a-kinds that I created in 2005.....Take a peek!

12-8-05 New one-of-a-kind holiday folk art pieces have just been added to my site. They are the last for 2005!

11-14-05 This morning, I posted 6 new Christmas one-of-a-kind pieces on my site, so go take a peek at my latest Christmas folk art originals!

11-10-05 Tomorrow and Saturday I will be exhibiting at the Gifts for Yule show in the historic Denver Turnverein located at 1570 Clarkson. Show times are noon to 6pm on Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday. Please join me along with over 20 other artisans for a sampling of holiday cheer!

9-22-05 Guess what?!! My folk art is featured in another magazine! That will make 5 in the past couple of months! The October issue of Coastal Living Magazine features a special seagull-themed candy container of mine on pg. 30. Inspired by the nostalgic, colorful sand pail toys of the past, I created "Gully," and the gracious folks at Coastal Living loved him! Yay! This fun piece is available for order. Click on the corresponding magazine image at left for a sneak peek! Please contact me if you are interested.

9-14-05 Many thanks to ALL of you who placed bids and donated money to the Katrina Benefit Auction! My piece raised $500! Yay! And all together, the artists at TFA raised $11,787! Wow! That is cool :)

9-12-05 I've created a very special piece to benefit the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Fund, and now"Gracious Gertie" is up for bids in an online auction at traditionalfolkart.com! The auction ends this Tuesday, and all donations will go to the American Red Cross. Please visit TFA's site to register and bid on a sampling of unique folk art from American artists. This is a wonderful opportunity to help the victims of the hurricane and acquire a special art piece. Now Hurry! Thx :)

8-27-05 Hi! I just added some available Halloween folk art to my Folk Art Originals page. 3 Party Jacks are up for grabs!

8-24-05 Violet Magazine, a new publication layered in artistic compositions, thought-provoking images and serious topics on family and relationships has chosen to publish my Halloween folk art for their third issue! The current fall issue just came out on the stands. The feature titled "Papier Mache" starts on pg 14 and also includes the work of 4 other talented artists. It's exciting to be selected for this magazine along with ALL the others mentioned below! You can take a peek at my "HallowQween" sculpture by clicking on the thumbnail at left.

8-20-05 The October '05 issue of Country Home Magazine is already out! The exciting news is that my whimsical Halloween papier mache black cat candy container is pictured on page 70! Click on the thumbnail at left for a peek and go get a copy! Please know that I will be making a numbered series of "Startled Salvador" candy containers, an open edition folk art piece. Please contact me if you want one!

8-18-05 On exhibit through October 1 is a special bust that I created. "Dorothy Do-Good", an angel-witch, will be on display at the Art Institute of Colorado's Alumni Exhibit. Open to the public, you can view her in the main floor John Jellico Gallery at 1200 Lincoln Street, Denver Colorado, and she is available for purchase.

8-2-05 Better Homes & Gardens Country Gardens Fall 2005 issue is now out on the stands and features our award-winning perennial garden! The article, titled "Artfully Done," starts on page 5, so we're the first story! You'll also see one of my fun butterfly hangers pictured and inspired by this garden we (try) to maintain. Whimsy Wings can be ordered on my site. You may click on the thumbnail at left to see a couple of garden photos that I took which caught this magazine's attention.

7-28-05 Guess what? The fall issue #74 of Cottage Style magazine features the interior of our home! It just came out on the stands this week and will be displayed until Oct. 31. The article, "Get a Retro-Spective View" starts on page 50 and features my vintage decorating style! Click on the magazine thumbnail at left for a tease... Go get a copy!

7-16-05 Great news! Country Home magazine will be featuring an original Halloween papier mache candy container of mine in their October 2005 issue! Yay! Check the magazine stands in August. It will be appearing on their October Calendar page!

Today, I updated my Folk Art Originals page with a new one-of-a-kind sculpture....Festive Izzy! She's a fun piece! You'll also notice two sculpted & illustrated hangers featured and available. Both the Faery Cat Hanger & the Baby Jack Hanger are retired designs from a limited line I created in 2004. Each is slightly different, and I have a few of each left. Please let me know sooner than later if you are interested. Thanks!

7-8-05 Hello to you all, and thanks for stopping in to visit my site! Today, I updated my Folk Art Reproductions page to show a small sampling from my latest 2005 Halloween line. These products will be available through Primitives by Kathy this August where they can be purchased with a wholesale license at www.primitivesbykathy.com. Otherwise, I hope to have them available at the September 10th Ballpark Market show, here in Denver!

6-25-05 If you collect one-of-a-kind patriotic folk art, I have a really special piece for you! Take a look at ShopTFA where my Patriot Sam is currently available. He is featured on www.traditionalfolkart.com, a wonderful folk artisan directory.

6-20-05 Thanks to all of you who were able to come out and visit us in Longmont this past weekend! We enjoyed chatting with many of you and hope that you are enjoying the treasures that you found! For those of you who were unable to make the journey, here is a photo of our booth at that show.

I just added a fun Halloween papier mache piece to my Folk Art Originals page. Take a peek at Missy Hissy, and let me know if you'd like to add her to your collection!

6-7-05 Oh my, it's already June! That means my first show of the season is just around the corner, and I still have lots to do between now and then! On the 17th & 18th of this month, I will be exhibiting at Old Glory's Country Fair in Longmont, Colorado. We've been working around the clock to design, build and paint an entirely new booth display! You'll have to stop in to check it out and also enjoy the fun mix of my original folk art, signed reproductions and illustrated notepads. I hope to see you there!

5-22-05  I just completed a very special angel sculpture which is now featured on my folk art originals page.  "Angel Azura" is hand-painted in soft, dusty blue hues, hence her name.  She is available for purchase, so let me know if you are interested.