((This came to me in e-mail form, but I was so impressed with it that I simply HAD to share it with you all! š I kept the original names that went with the pictures in the e-mail.
I have always loved carving Jack-O-Lanterns, but THIS guy takes it to a completely different level! All I can say is “Wow!” and…Enjoy! ;)))
Artist Ray Villafane beganĀ carving pumpkins on a lark for his art students in a smallĀ rural school district in Michigan. The hobby changed his lifeĀ as he gained a viral following online and unlocked his genuineĀ love of sculpting. Here are images of pumpkin carvingsĀ Villafane has created over the past five years. ((If you’re interested in learning more about him or seeing more of his stuff, go here.))
“Got my eye on you!”
“It’s alive!”
“Food with moods”
“Brainiac”
“Biting his tongue”
“Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde”
“Please don’t pull on that tab!”
“Native American Portrait”
“Say aaahhhhhh!”
“Rough Day”
“Would you open this zipper?”
“Who let me outta here?”
“The fear inside”
“President Barack Obama”
“David Letterman”
“Predator pumpkin”
“Medusa”
“Unlocking a vision…”
~ Dragon's Dreams ~ 
WHOA!! Incredible
Aren’t they? This guy is really talented! š
Very Cool….
š Thanks, Len. I thought so too!
Your favorite time of the year š I hope you’re enjoying it! Talented someone! Loved the Obama picture!
Yes, my very favorite season! I am enjoying it, thanks. I thought the guy who carved these is incredible – he did a great job on Obama and Letterman, too. š Glad you liked it.
OMG !!! These are brilliant Corina…just brilliant.
š Thanks, Jo. Glad you enjoyed them. The artist is really talented. His page has all kinds of neat stuff!
OOh! Some are real scary but all so brilliant.
Thanks, Reena. š I thought so, too! He is so talented!
I got a real kick out of these – so beautiful, a lot of talent.
š I know! I wish I were that good at carving pumpkins.
Unbelievably well done, and creepy–perfect for Halloween!
š Thanks for the visit, Naomi. The artistry of these was so impressive, that I *had* to share these with others.