I first started doing papier mache clay pieces back in 1997.  I first gave away most of my work to family and friends.  Encouraged by their words I continued on and expanded to selling my work on online.  Selling my art on the net enabled me to gather up a wonderful set of new friends and Pumpkinseed fans.  You can find my authentic original art work here on my web site, at the Folkworks Gallery in Evanston Illinois, Reasons To Believe Santa art gallery  in Kirkland Washington,  Ebay under Pumpkinseedsoriginals, Etsy.com (pumpkinseedsfolkart seller name) and the OldFashionHalloween.com website.

As part of my expanding endeavors I also work with Enesco who reproduces quality figurines from my original art.  See below.

About my originals:

All my figures are made from a papier mache clay composition, unless otherwise noted.  Each piece starts off as an armature then the building begins. After drying all the pieces and parts are sanded to a smooth texture in accordance with the piece.  They are then carefully painted with full detail.  I always try and bring fresh, clean crisp pieces, using top quality products in my line. Painted in high quality artist acrylics, sometimes sanded for a nice vintage look and appeal, stained, waxed and then sealed. All pieces come signed, dated and tagged with a small signature card. 
 
None of my originals are ever exactly the same. Quality and originality are the creative guidelines that I follow along with new a refreshing look each time I sit and start the sculpting process. From start to finish it takes any where from 6  to 16 hours.  Full figured pieces range from 85.00 to 400.00. 

My paintings are all original and arrive to your home signed and dated.  Again, I use artist grade acrylics, sealed with a top quality varnish.   

Giftware by Enesco:

In giftware stores starting Fall 2007 you will find the new Janell Berryman Pumpkinseeds Folk Art reproduction line by Enesco.  These high quality figures are reproductions made from the originals.  Enesco's quality and detail are exceptional and they offer the same standards of excellence as I.  I am pleased to not only offer my originals on this site but also have gift shops carry a more affordable reproduction line though Enesco. 

The Pumpkinseeds Folk Art Enesco line features Halloween, Santa's, Spring, Easter, lapel pins, ornaments and more.  Line will be expanding next year so retailers, do check with Enesco or your sales reps for current and upcoming introductions.

Occasionally I receive emails wanting to know what the difference is between the my original papier mache creations verses the reproduction pieces you find in stores.  My originals are just that... original.  These come directly from the artists hands.  As stated above all originals are made by me from start to finish and are made from a papier mache clay composition.  The reproductions come from Enesco Giftware Company.  These collectibles are produced in numbers, sold to retail stores and are made from a quality resin stone base.  To place an order retailers can either call Enesco or order a catalog via Enesco's website. 

Pumpkinseeds Folk Art Enesco display in Ohio: