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Pumpkins, potatoes, carrots, even peas get sculpted into incredible characters... and then they rot! I prefer temporary art, and feel that the short life of my creations makes them seem almost like visitors! Instead of a growing collection of items, my offbeat work is about sharing the moment.

 

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Wayne Delia
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen Deane carve these in person, and he's amazing - but he sits there whittling away as if it's no big deal, modest as all get-out. Deane carves pumpkins and potatoes like Michelangelo sculpts marble.

Glynna Bowood
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The potato skin as helmet really looks like old leather!

Mya Lugar
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very good. It's a shame it doesn't last.

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    Me
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't worry Mr Potato Head. It's nobody you know.

    Krazy Onion (KJ)
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cartoons be like: That was my third cousin!!!

    Wumpus
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ahahahahahah this is really good

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    Jennifer Ewing
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't that Albert (FR)einstien? [frynstyn]

    Miłka Chromińska
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The attention to detail is incredible 😃💗💗

    Dorothy Cloud
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like he could start to talk.

    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And i can't even cut a pineapple

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    denzoren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone's been drinking a bit too much. Lol

    Aski Markup
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does this remind me of? It's from a movie, right? But I just can't place it...

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    denzoren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is brilliant...also...if you look at just the top half..it looks like the Grinch.

    Patrick Mwangi
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pirates of the caribbean dead man's chest

    LesbianLandscape
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that davy jones? Or am i totally missing this one?

    Cold Contagious
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks kinda like Davey Jones from Pirates Of The Caribbean.

    JesusJr
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Just Wow. That’s amazing

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    Dynein
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh, so this is how the shading of the iris, pupil and glint is done! It looks very realistic in the other pictures - well done.

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    DanieLegz
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine it saying "Heeeerees Johnny"

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    Beast
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how do they have sooo much talent its incredible

    Miłka Chromińska
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just your average turnip ogre enjoying a hot bath 😉

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um shouldn't you be in the toilet?

    Me
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are amazing! Would be great for a Superbowl party.

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    Monique Blanden
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the eye... how? its amazing!

    Dynein
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is another picture with just an eye - I think the iris is really just a hole, and the pupil a deeper hole inside it. The darker shade of both of them is then simply due to deeper shadows. The "glint" is a speck left out when cutting out the iris. If you look at this other picture (currently #8) you can see what I mean. Pretty ingenious!

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    Marilyn Holt
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the eyes are either painted or added after carving.

    JesusJr
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The eye has so much detail!

    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One eye but two glasses? It's great by the way

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    Suze Williams
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Kenneth Williams saying "oooh matron!"

    Karin Gibson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The eyes are amazing. The highlights must be stuck on.

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    Monique Blanden
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahaha i love these. you sure do have a talent

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    Nadya Raymond
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well it reminds me of Dana Carvey when he was in Wayne's World

    Nadya Raymond
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Dana Carvey when he was in "Wayne's World ...excellent who who"

    Cold Contagious
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this face before but I can't remember who it is.

    Monique Blanden
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the mouth is great how do u do that!

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    Cold Contagious
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of One Eyed Willie from The Goonies, except this one has two eyes. So close tho.

    Aski Markup
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, technically, he has no eyes...

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    A.J Milne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me when Billie Eilish says sike in her song copycat

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    John Baker
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's the signpost up ahead. Your next stop: The Twilight Zone.

    Terd Fergison
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder.

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    Kimberly Clark
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! The detail in the eyelids is incredible!

    Cold Contagious
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The farmhand that becomes The Cowardly Lion,maybe.

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    Cold Contagious
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kinda reminds me of the " Don't Squeeze The Charmin " guy.

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    ThoughtsAreNotFacts
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The expression reminds me of a grandpa trying to impress disinterested kids

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    Glynna Bowood
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This face seems so familiar- Maybe that comedian Garry Shandling or Jimmy Carter?

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    Monique Blanden
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the photography of these are great too

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    Mya Lugar
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great and entertaining skill, Deane. Thank you for sharing.

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