Category: Autumn

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2025 – Tiki Art by Doug Horne

Happy Wicked Art Wednesday! I was feeling a like need a little more tiki artin our lives so today’s artist is the world renowned tiki creator Doug Horne.

Artist: Doug Horne
Company/Studio:

Where to Purchase Goods: Several tiki sites sell Doug Horne’s tiki art and exclusive tiki mugs.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DougHorneArt

Outer Limits Doug Horne

Why we love it: Phoenix born Doug Horne, who now resides in Long Beach, CA, has been creating tiki art and tiki mugs for generations. We love his pop culture monsters tiki mash ups. Doug also creates art for tiki bars around the globe. Chances are you may have seen his work up close while sipping on Mai Tais

https://mytiki.life/tiki-mugs/zombie-king-fifth-edition-green-yellow-by-doug-horne-for-strong-water-anaheim

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/doug_horne_art/?hl=en

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2025 – James Crouch

From rock stars to sports icons, custom jobs to landscapes, and Hollywood Murals to Disneyland Halls, chances are if you live in the USA, you’ve probably already seen SoCal artist James Crouch’s vibrant stunning art murals somewhere in person.

Disney’s Haunted Mansion Bride by James Crouch

Artist: James Crouch
Company/Studio: https://croucharts.com/

Where to Purchase Goods: https://croucharts.com/collections/vintage-monsters

Headless Horseman by James Crouch from Vintage Monsters Collection

Why we love it:

James Crouch is an Imagineer working with Walt Disney Company for over 30 years. Some of us just grew up seeing this guy’s iconic work our whole lives.

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/crouch_arts/

Haunted Organist by James Crouch from Vintage Monsters Collection

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2025 – Stephanie Buscema

Stephanie Buscema is NY based comic book artist, illustrator and painter, who is known for her colorful whimsical vintage-inspired art style.

The Pumpkin Balloon Giclee Print

Artist: Stephanie Buscema
Company/Studio: StephanieBuscema.com

Formerly Kitschy Witch Designs

Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.stephaniebuscema.com/shop

Etsy Shop

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/stephbuscema/

Blog: https://www.stephaniebuscema.com/creative-crypt

Black Cat Balloon Giclee Print

Why we love it:

Stephanie’s designs embody the perfect balance and blend of spooky vintage and whimsical Halloween.

Smashed Pumpkins

Made with Canva Dream Lab.

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Alex Ross

Today, we celebrate the one and only art master Alex Ross, as a special tribute to Halloween, with a look at his beautiful magnificent drawings of the beloved Universal monsters.

Artist: Alex Ross
Company/Studio: Alex Ross Art

Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.alexrossart.com

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thealexrossart

Why we love it: Alex Ross’ influence on comic book artists is unparalleled. The man’s technical artistry is awe-inspiring, with his ability to show realism and the emotional depth of characters truly makes them come alive.

I could just sit here all day describing him with good adjectives. Mr. Ross is simply a marvel. One doesn’t just look at his art, they have feelings.

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Johanna Parker

Known for her whimsical folk art, Johanna Parker turned her love for Halloween into a successful, thriving world-wide business.

Artist: Johanna Parker
Company/Studio: Johanna Parker Design
Website: https://www.johannaparkerdesign.com/

Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.johannaparkerdesign.com/store

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jparkerdesign/

Why we love it: Johanna Parker’s name is synonymous with Halloween folk art and vintage Halloween replicas. She often partners with top retail and wholesalers, where her art and designs are featured on everything from art and clothing to Halloween decorations and home goods.

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Spooky Wil

Spooky Wil is a one-of-a-kind UK based artist, designer, podcaster, and Halloween specialty shop owner.

Artist: Spooky Wil
Company/Studio: October 31st Store

Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.instagram.com/october31st.co.uk

https://linktr.ee/october31st?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYxuEBKa15XW_56xLrdfpb-ATsLIsKxeOBuVNVnq2-WPI81NS4GkmepMc0_aem_K72kABFRsYdv8XmkyF3bkQ

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/spookywil

Podcast: https://www.theblackflamesocietypodcast.com/

Why we love it: Spooky Wil’s original designs are whimsical nods to that feel-good vintage Halloween style. In his shop in the UK, Wil sells vintage style halloween clothing, decor, homewares, and memorablia, Hocus Pocus and other spooky movie merch, and even rare, hard to find Halloween items.

There’s a new 2025 calendar up for sale. Order yours today before they sell out!

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Austin Pardun

My first encounter with vintage Halloween artist Austin Pardun was seeing his drawings at Midsummer Scream a few years ago. I missed seeing him this past summer, but I’m sure he’ll be back.

Artist: Austin Pardun
Company/Studio: Austin Pardun Art

Where to Purchase Goods: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AustinPardunArt

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/austinpardunart

Why we love it: Ausin Pardun is another artist whose beautiful drawings mimic that classic Halloween style so well, it’s like they walked off the pages of a 1940s Halloween Beistle catalog.

Wicked Art Wednesdays 2024 – Drew Rausch

I’m kicking off the 2024 Halloween season and my theme of Halloween Vintage Classic by sharing the wildly vivid and spooky art of one of my faves, Drew Rausch.

Art by Drew Rausch

Artist: Drew Rausch
Company/Studio: The Art of Drew Rausch

Where to Purchase Goods: Online shop: https://drewrausch.bigcartel.com

Website: https://drewrausch.com/

Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drewrausch

Why we love it: Drew’s vintage Halloween characters feel like tributes to Halloween’s golden era. It’s like he’s transporting us straight into the past and we’re looking at some ad in Dennison’s Bogie Book.

Art by Drew Rausch

Fall Bucket List 2024

Happy Autumn! Did you know there is a difference between Autumn and Fall? Fall specifically refers to a tree’s falling leaves, whereas autumn actually was meant to replace the word harvest, since there was less farming happening at the turn of the century. Whichever word you prefer, here’s my Fall Bucket List for 2024:

This is a working girl’s bucket list, meaning it’s a little lite on activities, but there are some amazing bucket lists out there, should you run out of fun things to do.😄 Have a happy joyous Fall season!🍃🍂🍁🎃