Scherenschnitte artist
Nancy Michalak of Cumberland, Maine often cuts idyllic scenes of small children cavorting in nature - for instance, this Fab Friday springtime
sheep scene.
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| Four Witches Marching |
With Halloween approaching, it's the perfect time to showcase some of the spookier images from her vast array of paper cuttings.
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| Winter Moon with Two Cats Watching |
Nancy's designs have been widely exhibited
throughout the United States, and are especially popular with visitors to
Salem, Massachusetts, home of the unfortunate Salem Witch Trials that took place in 1692.
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| The Raven |
In the New Jersey town where I grew up, we went trick or treating
in the afternoon. Boo! Definitely not as eerie as being out after dark, but still, good memories.
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| Witches at the Cauldron |
Nancy kindly sent me some of her greeting cards to see firsthand. Though the scenes are dark and scary at first glance, the lovely colors and small figures are a sweet nod to Halloween.
Can't you just imagine the pounding hearts of these little ones? But if there's candy being handed out on the other side of that gate, the anxiety will be worth it!
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| Don't Be Scared |
Paper cut prints, greeting cards, and necklace pendants are available in the Nancy Michalak Etsy shop and at FineArtAmerica.
All Things Paper is an Etsy affiliate.
