Vintage Halloween Art: Occultly Crafted Creations.
- Dualia
- Mar 16
- 3 min read
Hello, sinister readers! You know we are passionate about all the small businesses that make the Ontario horror community shine. Today, we present to you the story of "Occultly Crafted." Join us to discover the amazing Hailee Gallaher's personal and artistic project and her vintage Halloween art pieces.
Creativity Unearthed
From her workshop in Pickering, Ontario, Hailee brings to life creations that are a tribute to spooky and unique vintage art. With a full-time job as a Lighting Designer for live events and concerts, she managed to create Occultly Crafted in 2020. This multimedia artist has transformed her love of gothic and vintage Halloween art into original designs and pieces that capture the essence of terror, with a personal touch. She creates and sells hand-painted wooden pieces and her own screen-printed designs.
"I am passionate about learning new mediums and love creating Halloween art year-round and treats with them."- Hailee.
Beistle, Vintage Halloween Art and Other Inspirations.
Since childhood, Hailee has been a weird, spooky art kid who eventually became a weird, spooky art adult. Halloween 1978 is her favourite movie and one of her main inspirations. Another of her biggest horror inspirations is gothic, vintage Halloween and the lore, symbolism, and creatures that come with it.
She makes art that she loves, and designs prints that she herself hangs and wears. She is her own ideal client, so she intends to create quality, affordable, and spooky art, hand-drawn, painted, printed, and hand-packaged by her.
Wyatt and His Dark Secrets.
Who is Wyatt? Wyatt is the plastic skeleton who has become the ambassador for Occultly Crafted. Hailee has not only adopted him as a symbol of her brand but also shares him, making sure that there are always "Wyatts" at her events so that everyone can take a little piece of terror with them (and little by little, they can take over the world). Don't miss the new pin version of Wyatt, which is an adorable way to bring him on your adventures as a lovely accessory on your bags or clothes wherever you go!
Beyond Art: Solidarity
Hailee not only creates art but also has a heart of solidarity. With a deeply empathetic spirit, she is donating 50% of her sales through May 2025 to help the Motaz family, who are currently stuck in Rafah, (Gaza Strip, Palestine), which was the last remaining safe space for Palestinians, which has since been invaded.
She is asking for our help by donating, getting a spooky item from her store, or even just sharing their Gofundme link to help raise money for them.
We believe in the power of community and supporting local creators. Hailee is a beautiful example of how a gothic lifestyle is more than a phase, and how we can focus our passion and creativity to bring unique and meaningful projects to life. Look at all her amazing products, from a variety of handmade wood canvases, shirts, pins, and so much more, at her Etsy store, and follow her on social media to discover all the wonders she has to offer. You can follow her on Instagram: @occultly.crafted, and Facebook: Occultly Crafted.
Discover Sinister Cupcakes
If you've been captivated by the world of the dark, strange, and occult, we invite you to explore our selection of treats and horror-themed items at Sinister Cupcakes. Where sweetness and sinister meet in every creation, take a look and let yourself be tempted by our world of oddities and mysteries!
This was Dualia, and we will see you next week in another edition.
P.S.
Also... We just launched a new coffee, so try it before it's gone!
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