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

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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.

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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.