Extraordinary jack-o'-lanterns from around the world
2018-10-26
As Halloween is around the corner, making a lantern out of a pumpkin, popularly known as a jack-o'-lantern, is a tradition during the festival. Some places go the extra mile in carving large, complex ones for the holiday. Let's take a look at some of the best ones.
American carver Ray Villafane and his team transformed a pumpkin into a monster's head in this Oct 16, 2014 photo. Every year they meticulously shape elaborate Halloween characters using sculpting tools and a small paring knife. From scary spiders and squirming squids to an adorable red panda, each carving takes between two and 12 hours to perfect. [Photo/VCG]
A Mickey pumpkin lantern at the Disney Resort in Shanghai on Sept 29, 2017. [Photo/VCG]
Pumpkin lanterns at a California exhibition featuring more than 5,000 hand-carved pieces by professional artists and sculptors. [Photo/VCG]
A pumpkin sculpture by American artist Alex Wer on Oct 20, 2017. Alex Wer, also known as the "pumpkin geek", is the king of pumpkin art. He is able to carve practically anything onto a pumpkin. Some of his designs include movie stars, musicians and even full movie scenes. [Photo/VCG]
Expectant mothers Anna Glendining, left, and Gemma Wilkinson celebrate Halloween by having pumpkins painted on their baby bumps on Oct 29, 2013. They were painted by artist Jane Pryde from Northumberland, UK. [Photo/VCG]
American carver Ray Villafane and his team transform a pumpkin into a shattered head in this Oct 16, 2014 photo. [Photo/VCG]
