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About Me

Come Out and See Us:

WHP'S Event Calendar:


JULY
26th


We will be at Catfish Day's 2008

Saturday July 26th

Wilmington, IL

9:00 am to 4:00 pm


About the Artist:

Heather Millott is the Folk Artist behind Witch Hollow Primitives, living in historic Coal City. Her work reflects her love of vintage Halloween folk art. Her favorite medium being acrylics, she enjoys painting silhouettes of Witches, pumpkins, cats, moons and fairy's. Being an avid traveler, Salem Massachusetts is an annual stopping ground for her every Oct. 31st. Salem is an inspiration to her with its wonderful people, architecture, folklore, history and magick. Being a folk artist is something she has always aspired to be. She is a stay at home mother of 4 beautiful children.

Heather also writes a monthly column entitled "CURIOUS GOODS" for the Halloween Artists website you can read her stories HERE

About My Work:

"I have been an artist for 18 years. I became involved in the shameless addiction of prim art and have been full force ever since. Primitives are about preserving the past, showing a genuine warmth in your heart for a time that was not our own. It is about love for our ancestors and remembering the old ways. When we remember, salvage and hold on to the past we breath new life and respect in appreciating that which was loved long ago. My work is dedicated to my Grandmother Christina Maria for I knew her only a brief time and that has made a lasting impression. My style is extreme prim folk-art & a touch of Halloween whimsy. I focus mainly on Halloween, but I also do tons of primitives throughout the year. Hand stitched treasures include crows, hearts, make-do's, bunnies, cats, dollies. I love old time vintage postcards and these images are used to create my one of a kind lighted luminaries and mason jars lamps. I love the look of old general store labels and spice tins and make creations that inspire me from my love of the past."

Witch Hollow Primitives Creates all of the following attic treasures and Halloween collectables:

Vintage Signs ~ Halloween Dolls ~ Olde Thyme Spice Tins ~
Handstitched Treasures ~ Luminaries ~ Sundrys ~
Make-do's ~ Primitive Lighting ~ ACEO's ~
Witches Hat & Shoes ~ Keepsake Brooms ~
New England Witchcraft Prims ~
Vintage Note Cards ~

Where To Find My Work:

All of my wares are available for sale. Custom orders are always welcome, just message or email me. A lot of my items are OOAK (one of a kind). I rarely will reproduce these unless there are variations. I like every one to have a unique piece. Most of my original art comes with a COA or is signed and dated.

I am a verified Paypal seller, I sell on Ebay (witch_hollow_primitives) and Etsy and do custom orders by snail-mail and email. My work will also be on display at the Halloween Artists website. I sell in 1 storefronts listed below.

Come Visit My New Etsy Shop

Visit my Website at: www.witchhollowprimitives.com

I have a gallery at the Halloween Artists Website

View myspace pics to see some of my recent work


I Am A Proud Member of

~ HA 31 ~

Halloween Artist Gathering

A gathering of Unique Halloween artists & their wares. Search ebay for HA31 or Please stop by and visit us: www.halloweenartists.com

Stop In And View My Wares:
Me & My Sis in Primitive Bliss
24047 W. Lockport St.
Plainfield, IL 60408
Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - Friday 11 - 4
Saturday 10 - 5
Sunday 11 - 3



My Interests

Primitives, Extreme Grungy Folk Art, Vintage Halloween Postcards,
Halloween Luminaries & Decorations, Handcraftd Wares, Witchy Things,
Curious Goods, Scrapbooking, lots of Scrapbooking, I have four children
so keeping up with photos is a never-ending battle. Painting, Altered Art,
Renaissance Faires, Tarot Decks I have been collection for 16 yrs. and have
over 300 decks, I also love artists and artwork, especially Kipling West who
does fabulous artwork on Ouija Boards. I love handmade dolls, crows, animals
general. I am an avid reader and love many many books. I like art from the Ren.
period.

I love Halloween party invitations like this one:

The Black Cat bids you come
Next hallow's eve at eight,
unto his Mistress' home.
Prepared to stay quite late.
Your fortune will be told.
Perhaps you'll get a ring.
And please do bring some stunt
to speak or act or sing!

I'd like to meet:

Other Primitive Artisans or Handcrafters, anyone with a general love for primitive folk art, vintage Halloween, or Halloween in general. All Hallow's Eve in my home is celebrated all through the fall. Everyone says I think it lasts 3 months long! August - October. Well, what can I say? I start decorating in early august, and nothing comes down until after October, but over the years I have collected so much stuff, there is alot to decorate. I like to take the kids trick or treating, it gives me an excuse to dress up myself. I see the way other neighborhood mom's look at me, I don't care. Most importantly I see the way my children look at me, thats worth everything in this world. This year we are luck to have a Ray Bradbury / Halloween Tree type Halloween. I have one that wants to be a witch, one a ghost, one a skeleton and the baby is going to be a mummy. I guess I may have to fill the devil slot. (my friends think this is not problem) If you have ever read the classic, in the story it has 8 boys who are all dressed in the traditional type Halloween costumes.

I'd also like to meet anyone who is addicted to Scrapbooking. I suffer from this shameless addiction myself, I just wish I had more time to do it. And any Moms out there who are effortlessly devoted to their children. People who love good books, music.

Movies:

All the classic black & white horror films, remember creature features that were on tv? (ignore my age here) I love Bela Lugosi, lon Chaney, Vincent Price. The Raven, The Screaming Skull, Dracula, Present day scary movies are just a huge waste of time. Ever After w/ Drew Barrymore, Myst's of Avalon, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Crow, (my #1 film) Braveheart, LOTR, The Replacement Killers, Fearless. I also like all the Bruce Lee films, anything martial arts, kung fu, or action.

Television:

"Wickedness is a myth invented by good people to account for the curious attractiveness of others"... Oscar Wilde


Books:

ThE CROW graphic novel by James O'Barr, anything Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, Tracy Chevilier, Ray Bradbury, R.A Salvatore, Edgar Allan Poe, JRR Tolkien (awesome writer), I am a huge Clive Barker fan, love comic books in graphic novel form. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog, All Mo Willem's Pigeon books, Frog & Toad, Dr. Seuss.CURRENT MOON moon phase

My Blog

WHPs Events

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Secret Compatment

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New Witchy ACEO’s

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Pumpkin Doodle Boos Big PFATT Giveaway!!!

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Posted by WitCh hOllOw pRiMiTiVEs on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:18:00 PST

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Earth Hour 2008

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Posted by WitCh hOllOw pRiMiTiVEs on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:35:00 PST

Projects, Projects and More Projects...

Alright what type of artist are you?I know this topic has come up in many conversations as of late. So I want to hear from you. Do you start a project from beginning to end and then finish it? Or do y...
Posted by WitCh hOllOw pRiMiTiVEs on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:43:00 PST