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Halloween Art and TravelAuthor: Kristen Stafford: Halloween Art Collector and Podcaster
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. Language: en Genres: Arts, Hobbies, Leisure, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Maren Owens: Liberated by Halloween
Episode 68
Friday, 29 August, 2025
Maren Owens of Mimi's ole Nickel creates whimsical Halloween and Christmas characters overflowing with personality. Each sculpture speaks to her during the creative process, letting her know who they need to be. Her characters run the gamut of emotions. They can range from serene to sassy, or perhaps even grumpy. All are beautifully dressed in antiques and carefully chosen found objects. Maren draws inspiration from folklore, the Victorians, Old World Europe, and everyday people. After studying art in Chicago, Maren shifted from the traditional gallery world to sculpting holiday characters. Whether it's potion-testing witches, vigilante vampires, or mischievous elves, her creations are layered with meaning, humor, and conversation. Her time working at a makeup counter sharpened her understanding of facial anatomy and even inspired her unconventional sculpting tools. "Once I sculpted a face, I just couldn't go back—it's so much fun because the characters start telling me who they want to be." - Maren Mentions: Bewitching Peddlers of Halloween (Marshall, MI): http://www.bewitchingpeddlersofhalloween.com North Penn Holiday Art Show (Lansdale, PA): https://northpennifc.org Vampa Museum (Doylestown, PA): https://www.vampamuseum.com Visit Maren at "Mimi's ole Nickel" on Facebook and @mimisolenickel on Instagram.
