Illuminated Carves
ESPN College GameDay carved pumpkins — Indiana Hoosiers, ESPN logo, and Minnesota Golden Gophers
As Seen on ESPN College GameDay

Pumpkins Carved
Like Never Before

Custom hand-carved foam pumpkins that last forever. Portraits, sports logos, weddings, and more — each one a one-of-a-kind illuminated work of art.

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National Television

ESPN College GameDay
Feature

Mike Pickett's carved pumpkins have been featured on ESPN College GameDay, bringing his art to a national audience of millions of college football fans.

Mike Pickett with ESPN College GameDay anchor and Illuminated Carves pumpkin on set
Illuminated carved pumpkins with college football logos on the GameDay field at night
Michigan State Sparty mascot carved pumpkin for ESPN College GameDay
ESPN College GameDay logo carved pumpkin illuminated close-up
ESPN College GameDay logo carved pumpkin — Indiana Hoosiers, GameDay shield, Minnesota Golden Gophers
Five ESPN College GameDay anchor portrait pumpkins glowing in a row
Four ESPN College GameDay anchor portrait pumpkins glowing in a row
ESPN College GameDay logo pumpkin on set with skeleton decoration at night
Carved portrait pumpkins displayed on the ESPN College GameDay field set
Four ESPN College GameDay anchor portrait pumpkins glowing side by side
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Meet the Artist

Mike Pickett

What started as a hobby in 2007 has grown into a nationally recognized art form. Mike Pickett transforms ordinary foam pumpkins into extraordinary illuminated portraits.

From Cleveland sports legends to Hollywood icons, each carve is a labor of love — hand-crafted with precision tools and lit from within to reveal stunning detail.

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Orange and white artificial foam pumpkins — the canvas for every Illuminated Carves piece

The Medium

Why Foam Pumpkins?

Unlike real pumpkins, foam pumpkins last forever. They never rot, never shrink, and hold their glow year after year.

Each pumpkin is hand-carved using custom tools, then lit from within with LED lighting to create a stunning illuminated effect.

Lasts Forever — Foam pumpkins never rot or shrink — your carve stays perfect year after year.
Illuminated — LED lighting from within reveals stunning detail and creates a warm, glowing effect.
Hand-Carved — Every carve is done by hand using custom precision tools — no two are exactly alike.

5000+

Pumpkins Carved

18+

Years of Experience

ESPN

College GameDay

100%

Hand-Carved

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Illuminated Carve?

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