Ray Villafane's Pumpkins

Book excerpt: Some of the most ghoulish creations from “the Picasso of pumpkin carving”—as seen on Bored Panda, the Food Network, and The Martha Stewart Show (The Wall Street Journal). Ray Villafane’s 3-D pumpkin carvings have taken the world by storm—and have set a high bar for Halloween. From his teaching days creating custom pumpkins for his students to carving for the president at the White House, Ray has used his style, talent, and creativity to raise pumpkin “carving” to an art. As you admire the pumpkins within these pages, you’ll be inspired to pick up your own tools and follow Ray’s advice and tips on creating one-of-a-kind Halloween decorations. Sculpted into haunting humans, fantastical fish, and menacing monsters, Ray’s pumpkin transformations will put a grin on your face—and give you a new appreciation for the seasonal squash. “The Michelangelo of pumpkin carving.”—Martha Stewart “The world’s foremost pumpkin carver.”—USA Today “Ray Villafane takes pumpkin carving to another level.”—The Telegraph “Terrifyingly cool pumpkin carvings.”—Bored Panda