Forget Spirit Halloween. The best way to decorate and dress for the spooky season — or year-round, if that’s your style — is by shopping local.
Here are nine talented Indianapolis artists whose unique wares will get you in the mood for a macabre, monstrous and magical October.
Samuel Penaloza
@arte.de.sammy
Self-taught artist Samuel Penaloza recently had a solo exhibit at the Harrison Center titled “Black Sheep,” which explored “the darkness of the human experience” and how art can help us overcome our inner turmoil. His pieces are mostly acrylic on canvas, and many feature deconstruction of the human form as a focal point.
Where to buy: You can find Samuel’s work currently on display at the Harrison Center, or you can buy pieces online for local pickup or shipping.
Gina Jo
@ginajoart
It’s no surprise Gina Joanne Cebulski has cultivated a massive online following. From watercolor and ink art pieces to handcrafted candles in skull and pumpkin jars, every one of her creations will feel like a magical addition to your home.
Where to buy: You can find Gina Jo’s art at local markets or on her Etsy shop.
AeroSoul Studio
@aerosoulpro
Stencil artist Brian Aldridge works with spray paint to recreate pop culture icons and monsters, like Elvira and Freddy Krueger, on wood or vinyl canvases. When he’s not in the art studio, he’s hosting the Electric Monster podcast, on which he discusses horror and cult classic films with guests.
Where to buy: You can find Aldridge’s pieces on his online shop or at local markets, like World Oddities Expo on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Indy Moon Child
@indy_moon_child
If you liked the new music video for Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance,” you’ll love Indy Moon Child. Artist Deanne Parmer specializes in customizing creepy, one-of-a-kind babydoll heads. For those looking for something a little less nightmarish, she also creates fake potted flowers with eyeball florets.
Where to buy: You can find Indy Moon Child at local markets, including the Historic Irvington Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Pudding Overlord
@puddingoverlord
Pudding Overlord, aka Megan Fisher, is a freelance digital illustrator and teacher. Her pieces often blend creepy with cute, like her pulp horror pinup collection.
Where to buy: You can find Fisher’s art at local markets or buy pieces anytime from her online shop.
Cassie’s Curious Creations
@cassiescuriouscreations
From ballerina beetles to pastel dreamcatchers featuring tiny animal skulls, Cassie Kwitny makes decor pieces that any pastel goth is sure to love. The maker also offers custom designs and commissions to help you bring your sweetest (or scariest) nightmares to life.
Where to buy: You can find Cassie’s Curious Creations at local markets, including Big Gay Halloween Market Oct. 11-12 at the AMP at 16 Tech.
Amanda Marie Bell
@amandamariebell
Amanda Marie Bell is an art director, graphic designer and illustrator from Texas who now calls Indy home. Their bold prints are instantly recognizable thanks to a signature color palette and spooky tone they apply across all of their work.
Where to buy: You can find Bell’s pieces on their online shop or Patreon, where members get monthly exclusive, limited-run prints and stickers.
Above and Below Oddities
@aboveandbelowoddities
Bring a little memento mori into your home decor with maker Shannon Carbajal’s preserved insects, delicately arranged in ornate frames. Carbajal also creates terrariums with skulls of animals like deer and coyotes.
Where to buy: You can find Above and Below Oddities’ creations at The Source Indy, Hampton & Co., BaZaar Oh! Vintage and Harlot Apothecary.
Devere Cloth N Bone
@devereclothnbone
Gift a loved one (or yourself) a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted piece of jewelry made from ethically sourced bones. Maker Pearl Devere also creates mini framed art pieces featuring bones and real spiderwebs.
Where to buy: You can find Devere Cloth N Bone’s work at local markets. Keep an eye on their Instagram page for show announcements.
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