Candy Corn Butterfly...

The whimsical creatures that always capture my imagination in the summer garden have inspired a fun series of buggy delights in my workshop this year. And as Halloween is one of my most favorite themes, a mirthful mix of the two subjects gave rise to this sweet Candy Corn Butterfly! A first of his kind, this little sweetie has a delicately painted wooden egg cup base, and a removable top sculpted from papier mache. Indeed, he is a one of a kind that promises to delight! He is available tonight via the EHAG Emporium, where you can shop for unique originals from the talented artists of the Eclectic Halloween Artists Guild! The EHAG Emporium opens and updates at 9pm EST on the last day of each month with fresh works available. I finally squeezed in a little time to make something special and participate this month! Here on my  blog, I am offering additional angles of this sweet piece! If you are tempted, please EMAIL ME to secure this piece! More images, info and price to follow..... Thanks for looking!

DETAILS:

"Halloween Butterfly Egg Cup"

5.25" tall by 6.75" wide

$495 plus shipping

* SOLD *

Thank you!!!

* With a removable top, you can stash tiny trinkets in his wooden egg cup!

* The thought occurred to me to paint candy corn butterflies on this base... What fun!

* And with hand-formed wire wings and curly antennae, this bug is certainly a fun blend of patterns and textures.....

* Don't you just want to pinch those bulbous cheeks?

* His orange cap is accented with a hooked hat, trimmed in black glass glitter...

* And a wispy collar adds that final touch!

"OH"..."Are you buggy for me? Let me fly to you!".....

Best Wishes,

~ Johanna

Meet "Blushing Pumpkina"...

It's the last day of the month which means that the EHAG Emporium is again open with a fresh offering of Halloween folk art from a sampling our artist guild members. This time around, I was able to play along and created a fun and rather different piece for your consideration. "Blushing Pumpkina" is a one of a kind, "mini bust" pumpkin character. She is painted in rich undertones of magenta rouge which naturally made me think that she was a bit blushed! With recessed features, carved for Halloween and protruding cheeks, she is quite the cutie! A gnarling stem rises with a twist and adds height and interest to her look. Blushing Pumpkina (Pump-keen-a) has a pair of wiry vine-like arms painted soft green to match her towering stem. With her left arm raised, you have the option to attach your favorite photo or small card within the prongs of her fingers. And, she comes with the sweet EHAG Emporium tag that I designed as well. Keep scrolling down for a few photos, and thank you for your interest!


* A pair of orange and black strands of wispy whimsy threads trim her neckline and add softness. A jack-o-lantern painted pendant smiles back at Blushing Pumpkina and marks her sweet heart.

Blushing Pumpkina ~ 5.75" tall by 4.5" wide
 $275 plus shipping SOLD

To reserve this piece, please email me at: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com
I may not be available to take your request at the start of the sale, so I thank you for your patience and will return your email as soon as possible.




* She's such a little flirt as she offers a wave to you!


* A simple floral-like pattern of circles and dots repeats itself across the back and decorates this little beauty! She ships with the EHAG Emporium card, signed on the back.


Images & Design, © Johanna Parker Design, LLC 2011. Photos may not be used without permission.

Spirits, Anyone?...

Hmm, could she possibly be referring to the nebulous spooks that go bump in the night, or perhaps a bubbly evening beverage to taste? Both sound intriguing, but I'm actually referring to my one of a kind EHAG Emporium piece that I am offering this evening. "Spirited Sparky" was born out of my new fascination for painting ghostly figures this month. Sparky himself is a robust, black and cream colored cat, but his bulbous base tells a haunting tale of flowing ghosts in graphic shapes and hues. If you would like to adopt this original folk art character, please Email Me to secure this piece! Keep scrolling down for additional photos and details, and don't forget to visit EHAG's Emporium to marvel at the other haunting originals by fellow artists, this evening!

Thank you!
~ Johanna



SOLD to Elaine ~ "Spirited Sparky"
~ Thank you!
$365 plus shipping ~ 5.5" tall by 3.25" wide
Signed, dated and marked 1/1
He wears a wispy strand of black filament around his neck, and a handmade vintage crepe paper bow tie adds a festive touch below his chin!



Sparky and his eye-catching base are intriguing from all angles. Add him tonight to your collection of haunting delights!

Designs & Photography © 2011 Johanna Parker Design, LLC
Images may not be used without permission

Halloween in January!..

Who says you can't start adding to your Halloween collection in January? If you LOVE Halloween, then this is a great way to start out your new year! With a little nudge from both collectors and my EHAG friends in the Emporium, I was inspired to create a couple of new spooky fun originals for January's opening. First off is "Cross-Eyed Crowly," a decorated Owl ball character who is featured in tonight's EHAG Emporium. I have additional images of Cross-Eyed Crowly below. Keep scrolling down to also meet "Spooky-O-Lumino," another whimsically fun lumina jack-o'-lantern ball character with a wild "do". If you would like to adopt one of these collectible works of art, please EMAIL Me with the name of the piece to reserve yours today! And, don't forget to hop on over to the EHAG Emporium for several more original delights by my fellow Halloween artist friends!

Thank You!
~ Johanna



"Cross-Eyed Crowly"
SOLD ~ $365 plus shipping ~ 6.5" tall by 3.25" wide
Signed, dated and marked 1/1


* He is hand-painted in a crescent moon motif which repeats on his backside, and he wears a hand-sewn vintage crepe paper collar. Black glass glitter brims his hat. A textural head, bulbous eyes and dimensional beak bring out the "owl" in Crowly!



~~~~~~~~~~~~ AND ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



"Spooky-O-Lumino"
SOLD ~ $355 plus shipping ~ 6.5" tall by 3.25" wide
Signed, dated and marked 1/1


* He is hand-painted in a lumina jack-o'-lantern motif featuring various faces that surround his stylized base. His twisted stem looks like a wild "do", and handmade bow tie trims his neck with a band of black glass glitter. Recessed eyes, nose and mouth give him that classic JOL look!




Email to Purchase: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com

Designs & Photography © 2011 Johanna Parker Design, LLC
Images may not be used without permission

Gone Batty!...

OK, so I've been hoarding this original bat! For months, he sat unfinished in my studio, anxious for a coat of paint and layers of detail to bring him to life. But, I did not get around to finishing him in time for my fall events, nor Halloween! However, a little nudge from my EHAG friends in the Emporium was just the right amount to inspire me to finish him in time for November's opening. Meet "Wally Wingster" a unique one of a kind collectible bat, complete with hand-formed stylized wings and a series of flapping bats that encircle his spherical base. Take a peek below for a few images of Wally, and decide for yourself if you would like to invite Wally into your home, or perhaps give him as a cherished gift this season to a special friend. Don't forget to hop on over to the EHAG Emporium for just a few more original delights by my fellow Halloween artist friends!

Thank You!
~ Johanna


"Wally Wingster" perching atop a Corinthian-style shelf in our kitchen.....

SOLD ~ $385 plus shipping ~ 7.25" tall by 8.25" wide
Signed, dated and marked 1/1


* A zoom on Wally reveals the hand-painted highlights on his crepe paper collar
and the black glass glitter brim that trims his hat...


* A peek at Wally's backside displays a mirror image of his front!....

Please email me at johanna @johannaparkerdesign.com to reserve him... :)

Bloomin' Black Cats!...

Once again, the last day of the month is upon us and that means the EHAG Emporium has opened its doors once again to unveil a variety of Halloween original delights. With my rediscovery of the garden (see previous post below) I was inspired to add a little floral touch to these 2 black cat candy containers. A hint of vintage green blends beautifully with those orange and black jack-o'-lantern daisies! Each container, both big and small exhibits these whimsical blooms. Let's take a closer peek...



First off is "Bloomin' Betty" ~ the larger candy container on the left!
She's also featured on the EHAG Emporium this month.

"Bloomin Betty" ~ 11" tall ~ $595.00 plus shipping
~ SOLD ~
One of a kind papier mache candy container with an original illustrated conical party hat featuring more jack-o'-lantern fun! She wears a sculpted bow at her neck, and her containing cup has a whimsically fun dimensional ruffle that trims its brim!



Fill with treats if you wish!....



and . . . . . . .



Here's Betty's 'lil friend at 4.5" tall...

Bloomin' Black Cat Candy Egg Cup ~ $365 plus shipping
~SOLD~
Hand-painted and sculpted papier mache black cat lid fits snugly with a painted wooden egg cup. She wears a dimensional party hat and an orange zig-zag fabric collar trimmed in black glass glitter.





If either of these Garden-style Halloween sweeties interest you, please email me: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com
And don't forget to include the name of the piece you are hoping to reserve!

Thank you!
~ Johanna

* © 2010 Johanna Parker Design *Photos, designs and concepts are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission

Halloween in May!

Well, it's the last day of the month, and luckily I was able to complete two, one of a kind Halloween delights, available tonight! Inspired by the May Opening of our EHAG Emporium which promises to offer an array of handmade Halloween collectibles, I created a sweet Witch-on-a-Ball character and a grinning Black Cat! For those of you who have been asking for my happy-spirited witches, here is your chance.... "Bella Boo" is featured on our EHAG Emporium and you can see additional views of her below! "Grinning Gus" is yet another cheerful, one of a kind black cat from my imagination, so scroll down to see more!... Please email me at: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com if you are interested in adopting one of these characters! Please include the name of the piece, and THANK YOU for stopping by! Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day.....

~ Johanna :)



" Bella Boo " ~ SOLD
6.75" tall x 3" wide
A hand-sculpted & painted original papier mache witch, dressed and ready for the the pumpkin-carving season! Details of interest include her hand-formed conical hat, sculptural hair and illustrative imagery. Soft vintage green hues add a glow to her skin and repeat in the vine, stem and hat details.... Signed & dated, 1/1.
$325 plus shipping





....... and . . . . . . .



" Grinning Gus " ~ SOLD
6" tall x 3,25" wide
A hand-sculpted & painted original papier mache cat, dressed and ready for Halloween night! Details of interest include his hand-formed conical hat, dimensional face and illustrative imagery. Stylized cobweb lines surround his base and hat with a happy spider dangling at front.... He wears a hand-sewn vintage crepe paper collar, and black glass glitter trims his party hat. Signed & dated, 1/1.
$305 plus shipping





* © 2010 Johanna Parker Design *Photos and designs are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission

March on Halloween!...

Well, the 31st of the month has rolled around once again, and EHAG's Emporium has officially opened with another wonderful collection of Halloween delights available for adoption. Please hop on over to visit our Emporium and marvel at the latest one of a kind creations by me and my fellow Halloween artist friends. Tonight, I am offering two original ball characters, one in the Emporium and an additional one here! You may take a peek below at BOTH of their photos, and email me with the name of the particular piece that you may be interested in. Thank you for looking and for supporting myself and EHAG!

~ Johanna



" Showtime Tia" ~ SOLD
7" tall x 3.25" wide
A hand-sculpted & painted original papier mache cat, dressed and ready for the Halloween sideshow! Details of interest include her hand-formed collar, tall party hat and illustrative imagery. Signed & dated, 1/1.
$295 plus shipping



....... and . . . . . . . .



" Petrified Punkin" ~ SOLD
6.25" tall x 3.25" wide
A hand-sculpted & painted original papier mache jack-o'-lantern, dressed and ready for the Halloween season! Details of interest include her carved-like stem and leafy collar, recessed facial features and illustrative imagery. Signed & dated, 1/1.
$265 plus shipping




* © 2010 Johanna Parker Design *Photos & Designs are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.

Halloween in January!

At last, the EHAG Emporium is now open! I hope you've enjoyed the various offerings of one of a kind Halloween delights from our fellow EHAG artists! Please hop on over to our Emporium blog to take a gander if you have not done so just yet.... Tonight, I have two original goodies available, so take a peek below!
To purchase: SEND an email to me at:
johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com
( and please include the NAME of the PIECE you wish to adopt )

Thank you for stopping by!
~ Johanna



"31 Cat Candy Cup" ~ SOLD
4.5" tall x 3.75" wide
A hand painted one of a kind papier mache cat serves as the lid for his festive egg cup below, offering a place to stash tiny trinkets! Signed & dated, 1/1.
$325.00 plus shipping



... and... . . . . . . . . . . .



"Spooky Cornowleus" ~ SOLD
6.75" tall x 3.25" wide
A hand painted one of a kind papier mache owl with style! Black glass glittered sphere hat topper & hand-sewn vintage crepe paper collar. Signed & dated, 1/1.
$245.00 plus shipping





* © 2010 Johanna Parker Design *Halloween designs & photos are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.

EHAG Emporium Sneak Peek Week!

So, many of you have noticed that there is a new one of a kind Halloween Marketplace online! The creative artists of EHAG have been conjuring up this wish for quite some time, and we are happy to announce that our new EHAG Emporium opens on January 31st at 9pm EST! Of course, we always like to tease, so this is sneak peek week. You can visit our selling Blog for 10 sneak peeks so far with more to come as over 20 spooktacular artists will be selling their handmade Halloween collectibles! Make sure to scroll down for a list of our participating artists. My sneak peek is pictured below, and I promise to tryyyyy to make one more Halloween original that I will offer here on my blog that evening. Stay tuned!


* Hmmmm, can you guess who this character may be?