Paulina (Goff) Stovall | CarvedFX

Featured Artist: Paulina (Goff) Stovall

San Jose-based professional pumpkin carver Paulina (Goff) Stovall discovered her passion for carving pumpkins when she was commissioned to live carve them at a high-end party. She has since transformed this seasonal tradition into a highly technical art form that blends artistry, imagination, and precision.

While most of Paulina’s carvings are commissioned, she always ties in a piece of herself, inspired by mythical creatures and sci-fi horror films from the ’80s and ’90s. She notes, “when I have the opportunity to carve for myself, I bring in things that inspire me, which tend to have a lot of teeth and look more scary and movie-inspired.” To add texture and form, she often incorporates other vegetables like butternut, carrots, and zucchini to create standing 360-degree sculptures.

Paulina has dreams of expanding her practice to more permanent sculptures carved from stone. For her, the carving pumpkins is about creating joy and lasting memories, hoping to inspire others to make art and pursue what they love.

Follow Paulina on Instagram at carvedfx and explore her portfolio at crvdfx.com.

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