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.

Halloween Haiku

There’s just one day til Halloween and I’m breaking the traditional format of the year to post a special Halloween Haiku.

black cat sleeping
on a giant pumpkin
Halloween dreams

There’s still time to submit a haiku poem for the 5th Annual Halloween Haiku Challenge. Contest ends tomorrow at midnight. There’s all kinds of spooky prizes available.

Happy Caturday – December

Have yourself a meowy little Christmas!

Pawzuph Black Horned Cat Hanging Decorative Ornament from Once Upon a Spell Gifts

ETSY SHOP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OnceUponaspellGifts

Happy Caturday – November

First caturday in November is always the first after Halloween. Most jack-o-lanterns are still lounging around people’s porches. Mine unfortunately didn’t even last the weekend. I attribute that to the fast that I bought the pumpkin early this year and warm weather we had weeks ago.

Anyways, the theme this month is Halloween Encore. So, while the pumpkins might be ready for pie, we can leave our decorations up until it’s really time for Christmas.

Andrew Pokhalchuk

https://www.deviantart.com/an9reyart

Happy Caturday – October

Happy October! Best month of the year! It’s so exciting that there are going to be five Caturdays this October!

While looking for art, I came across this piece by Wendy Snow-Lang, an artist who lives in Salem, MA. It was so simple, yet intriguing. It’s entitled Trust and it felt perfect for our theme this October, dystopian Halloween.

For more art from Wendy Snow-Lang, please visit: https://instagram.com/theoctoberhouse1031?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

To purchase art: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOctoberHouse1031?ref=profile_header

Happy Caturday – September

The theme this month is Halloween Memories. This September, I’m celebrating the return to Middle-Earth with the debut of Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power this past week on Amazon. One of my favorite memories is seeing The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring in the theaters.

Artist Kajenna creates fabulous animal art and her Halloween cats are my fave. Lucius reminded me so much of Lord of the Rings, I just had to share.

For more amazing Kajenna art, visit here: https://www.deviantart.com/kajenna/art/Lucius-633886619

To purchase art prints: https://kajenna.weebly.com/#

Happy Caturday – June

A Lykoi is a domestic shorthaired cat with a natural mutation. Lykoi sometimes are partially hairless, particularly in the face, giving them a werewolf-like appearance, hence the the name Lykoi, which means wolf in Greek.