Christmas Santa Gourd Pug dog and cat

Christmas Santa Gourd is available in my ETSY SHOP

SOLD-

Christmas Santa one of a kind folk art Penny Grotz

St Nick has SOLD

Santa Folk art one of a kind Christmas candy container

SOLD- Thank you Kenneth in Henderson, NV

Santa one of a kind folk art Christmas candy container. sculpted bust on a purchased jar that has been decorated with a wooden tag and a modged podged wording around top of jar. If your interested in purchasing Santa you can check him out in MY ETSY

Folk Art Santa claus vintage style candy container

SOLD- Thank you Fran in Madison, Indiana.

This guy is such a sweet heart. He is a one of a kind folk art candy container I created. If you would like to purchase Santa or just learn more about him you can check him out on MY ETSY

Santa and his coat of many colors ornie

Santa has a paperclay face I sculpted and a crazy quilt body my Sister made. The buttons look purple but are actually black. If you would like to find more out about this ole gent you can check him out on MY ETSY

Elegant Santa Crazy Quilt ornament

SOLD-THANK YOU DEBBIE IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

This guy is just hanging around waiting for Christmas. Torso sculpted in paper clay. bottom is a crazy quilt piece. Heavily adorned with sweetness. If you are interested in purchasing Santa you can check him out on MY ETSY

Santa and Zeb

"Santa and Zeb"

This Santa Gourd was painted by me on a natural thick shelled gourd. He has been hand painted in rich hues of red, green, vintage white and other colors. Various painting techniques were used to bring out depth and contrast. This Santa sports a great big smile. He holds a doll, Christmas tree and gingerbread on one side and a teddy bear, and gift. His best friend Zeb a Yellow Labrador accompanies him on his yearling outing to bring gifts to the kids. 

If your interested in purchasing "Santa and Zeb" or just looking at some more pictures you can click on MY ETSY

Santa and Princess Sophia

                                   SOLD- Thank You Katie in California

                                                                         "Santa and Princess Sophia"

Santa is a one of a kind Original Gourd character created by me Penny Grotz Streit. Santa is painted on a thick shelled gourd. He is painted as a visual story. Santa holds a Chihuahua princes Sophia and a poinsetta garland in his left hand and arm. Santa holds a doll and and lantern in his other hand. He has an ornery elf peeking out of his hood on the back.(probably afraid Santa will put him to work).I placed some paper mache at the top of his hat for a ball. He has brush stroke decoration on the sleeves and middle edges of his coat for added interest. The Chihuahua is painted after my own precious Sophia and if you have ever been owned by a Chihuahua you understand they go by Princess or Prince as you are merely here only to serve them.

He is large and measures12" tall by 7" across with a 7" depth.

This guy would look so sweet sitting on a sideboard, mantel or table in a Christmas vignette. Santa has been painted in rich hues using various painting techniques to bring out depth and eye catching features. He is sure to become a family heirloom. If your interested in purchasing Santa or just looking at some more pics you can check him out on MY ETSY

                   Santa and West Highland Terrier

            
                                                       SOLD- Thank you Stephanie in Minnesota

                                                                        "Santa and Westie"

Santa is a one of a kind Original Gourd character created by me Penny Grotz Streit. Santa is painted on a thick shelled gourd. He is painted as a visual story. Santa holds a basket with his best friend a West Highland Terrier named Snowball. Santa holds a doll and Christmas wreath in his hands. There is a Christmas tree and presents painted on his back. I placed some paper mache at the top of his hat for a ball. This protects the stem of the gourd which was left exposed to remind the viewer of his earthly beginnings. 
This guy would look so sweet sitting on a sideboard, mantel or table in a Christmas vignette. Santa has been painted in rich hues using various painting techniques to bring out depth and eye catching features. He is sure to become a family heirloom.

He Measures 8 3/4" tall by 7" across.
If your interested in purchasing Santa or just looking at some more pictures, you can check him out on MY ETSY


GOURD TRIVIA- Gourds are highly durable. There are some in existence that are hundreds of thousands years old.

Santa created for Bernita in Arizona

Below is a Santa I was commissioned to do for a sweet Lady in Arizona. I don't often do commissions due to various factors, but couldn't resist this offer as Bernita had lost her three little guys. I guess you could call this a posthumous portrait of them. You can look at more photos on my ETSY. Thank you Bernita!!

St Nick One of a kind Folk Art Candy Container

SOLD- Thank you LEANNE in Candada!

I finished this guy today. He has such a sweet smile and pleasing colors and  is sure to delight the child in all of us. He was created from paper mache and paper clay and hand painted. He measures 8" tall by 3" wide. If your interested in purchasing St. Nick or just looking at some more of his pictures you can check him out on my ETSY . Thanks for stopping by. Penny

Santa Work in Progress

Santa WIP. Lots of fun creating this dude. Can't wait to start painting him. I think I'll use primary colors of reds, whites, and yellows. I just love the deep reds against the vintage whites. However Old Saint Nick is painted he often turns out to be charming. Have a Happy and safe 4th of July everyone. Penny