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.
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Kristen Stafford: Halloween Art Collector and Podcaster
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 (https://www.vampamuseum.com/)
Visit Maren at "Mimi’s ole Nickel” on Facebook and @mimisolenickel on Instagram.
24 Jul 2025
Season 7 Trailer
Welcome to Season 7 of the Halloween Art and Travel Podcast! I’m your host, Kristen Stafford, and I’m thrilled to kick off another season of celebrating the artists and collectors who bring Halloween magic to life.
This year, I’m launching the season a little later than usual, but for a good reason. In this trailer, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of a new project I’ve been working on with my friend Jorene Lomenzo of Shivers of Delight. It all started with a simple text message... and today, it’s officially live.
We are introducing “The Halloween Art Guide for Spellbound Collectors” (HAG). This guide supports Halloween art collectors with an artist directory, a collecting guide, and a section on Halloween art shows, past, present, and future.
This season podcast episodes will drop the 13th, 23rd, and 30th, August – October.
You’ll also get a preview of my interview with Maren Owens of Mimi’s Ole Nickel, debuting on August 13.
Mentions:
-Halloween Art Guide: www.halloweenartguide.com (https://www.halloweenartguide.com)
-Halloween Art Guide on Instagram: @halloweenartguide
31 Oct 2024
A Witch for Every Kitchen
Grab your broom and journey to the enchanting world of Kitchen Witches to uncover their cultural significance. Join the movement to revive their popularity. This episode features insights from various creators and collectors, shedding light on their enduring fascination.
Thank you to all of our content contributors:
Anna Allen, (Aw Shucks Annie Dolls): https://www.facebook.com/awshucksanniedolls and https://www.instagram.com/awshucksanniedolls
Jennie Hepler-Takens (My Dearest Witch): http://www.mydearestwitch.com
Kris Gurky (Dark Moon Salem): https://www.instagram.com/dark_moon_salem/
Mary Lynn Cudejko (Bewitching Peddlers of Halloween Fan and Owl Collector)
Lauren Demers-Windom (Witches for Kitchens): https://www.instagram.com/witchesforkitchens
Pat Benedict (Woopitydoo Art): https://www.facebook.com/Woopitydooart and https://www.instagram.com/woopitydooart
Rebecca Miller Campbell (Rebecca Miller Campbell Designs): https://millercampbelldesigns.com/
Ryan Knight (The Handmade Knight): https://www.instagram.com/the_handmade_knight/
Stephanie (Stevi) Tiongco (Stevi T Fiber Art): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063437424746
Ter Brazier (Host of the Merman Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/the_merman_podcast
Vanessa K. Eccles (Fabled Collective): https://www.fabledcollective.com/ (https://www.fabledcollective.com/)
To look at some fun pictures of kitchen witches, visit my Resources page: https://www.halloweenartandtravel.com/p/resources/
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