Insanely intricate pumpkin carvings

A couple of years ago, I posted about the pumpkin carving mastery of Ray Villafane. Ray just emailed to tell me that he'll be on the Food Network show "Challenge" next week, October 26, at 8pm EST, competing for $10k cash. Check our Ray's site for more incredible sculptures (pumpkin and otherwise) and his carving tutorial.
Ray Villafane's pumpkin carvings

Previously on BB:
• Ray Villafane's marvelous carved pumpkins

[#1 posted by farkinga , October 20, 2008 8:27 AM]

I'm reminded of the screaming skull from Max Cannon's Red Meat. Here's a link to my comparison. Totally awesome pumpkin-work!

[#2 posted by Halloween Jack , October 21, 2008 8:06 AM]

Whenever I see some kid struggling with the mouth carving on a standard Jack O'Lantern, I'll stop, purse my lips, and say, "Well... I suppose that it's adequate... but you're no Ray Villafane."

Kidding, just kidding! But adults are fair game.