Professional pumpkin carvers work for 20 hours on one pumpkin

Maniac Pumpkin Carvers started as a labour of love but quickly spiralled into something that is so much more. Founders Marc Evan and Chris Soria have collaborated creatively for over 20 years, creating all manner of artistic wonders.

Artists work on canvases made of wood and fabric, but there are artists out there whose canvas is food. A perishable canvas is easier to work on, but it is also quick to go wrong.

Marc Evan started Maniac Pumpkin Carvers with his childhood friend Chris Soria in 2008 after graduating college.


They made something nostalgic, like carving Pumpkins, into something that could make money.

According to Marc Evan, their Pumpkin carving designs sometimes take around 20 hours to make, and they can cost thousands.

Marc Evan and Chris Soria's creations resemble celebrities, famous characters and artworks. Much time and hard work go into these creations.

They carve Pumpkin within 24 hours of the delivery window to ensure it looks fresh and good. The carving and delivery windows are shorter because Pumpkins are perishable.

It requires the artists to work quickly and efficiently to deliver the best product on time.

Wired featured them in 2009. That is when they started getting commissions and event inquiries. They even hold Pumpkin carving classes for people who want to learn the art form.

FAQs

Q1. What are Maniac Pumpkin Carvers?
A. Maniac Pumpkin Carvers was started by Marc Evan and Chris Soria in 2008. They are childhood friends who loved making spooky, scary artwork for fun. They carve Pumpkins of famous characters and celebrities on customer requests.

Q2. What do they do at Maniac Pumpkin Carvers?
A. At Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, the artists carve Pumpkins and make them into artworks. They carve Pumpkins of celebrities and famous characters.