Villafane Studios

Artist Ray Villafane began carving pumpkins on a lark for his art students in a small rural school district in Michigan. The hobby changed his life as he gained a viral following online and unlocked his genuine love of sculpting. Here are images of pumpkin carvings Villafane created over the past five years.

Born March 5, 1969 in Queens, New York

Received a BFA in Illustration and Education from the School of Visual Arts in NYC

Relocated in 1993 to Northern Michigan where he lives with his wife and 6 children

Has had work published in Society of

Images of pumpkin carvings Villafane created over the past years.

Illustrators Annual of American Illustration, HOW Magazine, Reflex Magazine, Problems & Solutions, and Upper and Lower Case Periodical

Has had pieces shown at the New York Art Directors Club, Society of Illustrators Museum of American Illustration,Spaces Gallery and Jordan River Arts Gallery

Clients include Sideshow Collectibles, Reflex Publications, DC Direct, McFarlane Toys, and Bowen Designs

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Villafane Studios