Rebecca Meyers | Lifestyle editor
Halloween is here, and for many this means their pumpkins have become jack-o’-lanterns. Western students are no different and have been busy getting creative, making everything from classic spooky jack-o’-lanterns to nontraditional works of art. They’ve drawn inspiration from multiple different sources, such as social media and their passions for art.
Those looking for last minute ideas have similar options as far as sources of inspiration. For senior Michelle Soutar, her spooky jack-o-lantern served to help create the atmosphere for her halloween party. For junior Jackie Shepherd, her pumpkin was a way to use her artistic strengths, which happen to be painting. Others like junior Madison Gaylin and myself simply browsed Pinterest until they found the idea that spoke to them most.
In addition, I’ve assembled a compilation to display their carved creations and hopefully bring more ideas for those still looking for the perfect one.
“Happy Halloween” by Jackie Shepherd, junior, education major.
“I really love to paint flowers, so I saw this as an opportunity to incorporate beautiful fall colours into my favourite subject.”
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Meyers
“Pokemon” by Megan Bricco, junior, education major
“Gengar was just the first thing I thought of.”
Photo courtesy of Madison Gaylin
“Carved Flower” by Madison Gaylin, junior, education major.
“I saw other floral pumpkins that inspired me to make this one.”
Photo courtesy of Madison Gaylin
“Classic jack-o’-lantern face” by Michelle Soutar, senior, communications major.
“I originally wanted to put a fog machine behind it…I saw a similar face done…and thought it was spooky so I attempted it.”
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Meyers
“Bats” by Rebecca Meyers, senior, international studies major.
“I usually do the usual Jack o lantern as a face, so I wanted to change it up this year.”
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Meyers
Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu
