Halloween Art and Travel

By: Kristen Stafford: Halloween Art Collector and Podcaster
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • This podcast connects artists and collectors of Halloween art. You will experience the stories and inspirations behind some of the best Halloween art being created today. You’ll hear from dedicated collectors who capture their dream pieces. You will add to your Halloween travel bucket list as we explore Halloween-centric destinations.
    2023 Halloween Art and Travel All Rights Reserved
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Kaf Grimm: Dolls Stitched with Heart

    Kaf Grimm: Dolls Stitched with Heart
    Sep 13 2024
    Meet doll maker Kaf Grimm of Grimitives. Every doll born in her studio has a stitched heart. That’s Kaf’s way of putting a piece of herself into every creation. “Grimitives are my grim children, and each and every one is different. So, it's hard picking my favorite, and it's also hard letting them go when I'm finished with them,” said Kaf. Kaf is passionate about preserving history, which is evident in her choice to collect and use vintage materials. Her studio, built on top of a historic foundation, is full unexplained happenings. Where are strange voices coming from? She is also deeply connected to the ocean for inspiration and relaxation. She can be found beachcombing for objects to incorporate into her works. Her dolls reflect her playful sense of humor. A Santa doll with a crab craw for an arm becomes Sandy Claws. Warm childhood memories also appear. Her nostalgia for being in the Girl Scouts manifests itself in her Zombie Scout dolls. Kaf also shares her encounter with one the greatest spooky artists of all time, Cape Cod travel tips, why she had to be under the supervision of a security during one of her first jobs, the job that was the height of her career, and more. Mentions: Barnstable Village Ghost Tour: https://www.facebook.com/CapeCodsHauntedHistoryTourCoBridgewater Triangle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_TriangleEdward Gorey house: https://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org“Houses with History” TV show: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/houses-with-historyMayflower Market Days show: https://mayflowermarketdays.comMistletoe Acres Tree Farm: https://www.mistletoeacres.comWho’s Afraid of an Old House TV show: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/whos-afraid-of-a-cheap-old-house Visit Kaf online: https://www.grimitives.com
    Show more Show less
    41 mins
  • Deven Blackwell: Old Techniques – Modern Context

    Deven Blackwell: Old Techniques – Modern Context
    Aug 30 2024

    Meet Deven Blackwell, the creative force behind House of Blackwell, a gathering of her limitless artistic endeavors. Some of her current offerings are spooky decor, tutorials, and patterns. Her diverse set of experience includes graphic design, art, writing, hair styling, and sewing.

    Deven is especially known for her spooky cornhusk creations. She loves to create phobia-inducing creatures such as bats and spiders. While she learned cornhusk crafting as a child in Texas, her talent remained dormant until 2020. Bored and unable to celebrate Halloween in the traditional way, Deven fashioned a witch out of cornhusks. Soon she was hooked and creating non-traditional works out of an age-old medium. Her mission is to dedicate herself to innovation while honoring traditional techniques.

    Deven also shares her best costuming tip, why she loves her 100 century-old sewing machine, how costumes are communication tools, and introduces us to her studio assistant, Nugget.

    “I noticed that a lot of my work has to do with taking old techniques and reapplying them in modern contexts. Sometimes new things are not better. Sometimes older things can be the right fit for people and their needs.” - Deven Blackwell

    Mention: Etsy’s Gone Gothic Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/etsysgonegothic

    Visit Deven online: https://www.thehouseofblackwell.com

    Show more Show less
    35 mins
  • Stephanie Tiongco: Art Imitating Life

    Stephanie Tiongco: Art Imitating Life
    Jul 30 2024

    Meet artist Stephanie Tiongco of Stevi T Fiber Art. Stevi’s needle felted animals look so real, you’ll swear they are breathing. In this episode, you’ll hear how Stevi creates anthropomorphic dolls and her unique approach to incorporating antiques into her artwork. She discusses her involvement with doll organizations, giving valuable insight into the world of doll making and collecting.

    Stevi’s artistic journey has taken her from making dolls for her daughter to showcasing her work on national television and art shows. Her creativity and tenacity knows no bounds – from dying her fiber in a cauldron to transforming her home into a haunted house.

    Stevi’s work blurs the lines between art and reality and is driven by her love for animals. Many people who come into her booth at shows mistakenly think her work is taxidermy. She stated, “I love the art of taxidermy. My animals are not, but I want them to be as real as possible. So, if you think it's real, then I have done my job well.”

    Mentions:

    • George Dante Taxidermist: https://wildlifepreservations.com
    • New York Faerie Festival: https://www.nyfaeriefestival.com
    • Old Mill Village, New Milford, PA: https://www.oldmillvillage.org
    • Original Doll Artist Council of America: https://www.odaca.org
    • United Federation of Doll Clubs: https://www.ufdc.org/
    • Wunderkammer Taxidermy Show (NYC): https://wunderkammernyc.com

    Visit Stevi online:

    • Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/stevit
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevi.tiongco
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Stevit_alpaca_encounters
    Show more Show less
    42 mins
Art
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Halloween Art and Travel

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available