Artist creates Donald Trumpkin, pump-king to be Harry, pumpkim Jong Un

By Luke Johnston 

Meet the pumpkin artist who is giving the world of the rich and famous a Halloween makeover.

Jeanette Paras, 62, paints the giant pumpkins with faces of celebrities, politicians and musicians such as Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Prince Harry.

Pic from Jeanette Paras / Caters News: Hilarious pumpkin art of Vladimir Putin (top), Donald Trump (L) and Hilary Clinton (R).) 

The retired business administrator, from Dublin, Ohio, started creating veggie art back in 1988 when she was given two small pumpkins.

She said: “Over the years I would say I have painted around 80 pumpkins.

Pic from Jeanette Paras / Caters News: Hilarious pumpkin art of Kim Jong Un, Aka Pumpkim Jong Un. 

“Every fall I go to local growing competitions to source the biggest pumpkins, some can be around 500 pounds, I have to use a forklift to get them into my garage.

Pic from Jeanette Paras / Caters News: Hilarious pumpkin art of Barack Obama

“I normally choose someone who is big in the media at the time, such as Presidential candidates or celebrities, a few of my favourite have been Steve Jobs, Lady Gaga and Prince Harry.”

Pic from Jeanette Paras / Caters News: Hilarious pumpkin art of Prince Harry

The display of famous pumpkins causes quite a reaction from passers-by every year, with people often knocking on her door to thank her.

She said: “The pumpkins appeal to people of all ages and all walks of life.

“I often get people knocking on my door to talk to me about my display.

Pic from Jeanette Paras / Caters News: Hilarious pumpkin art of Phil Robertson and Miley Cyrus

“Every year my creation is top secret and no one is allowed in the garage to see what I’m up to.”