Paper CraftsNo. 8142 · The 2026 edition
A truly frightening haunted house: an illustration for Halloween
Dive into the mind of illustrator Mari Andrew as she crafts a haunted house that defies traditional horror tropes. Discover the unique fears that inspire her chilling artwork and learn how she transfo
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In this feature, Mari Andrew shares the specific phobias that fuel her creative process, moving beyond classic monsters like zombies and witches. The article explores how she translates these deeply personal terrors into a detailed illustration of a haunted house, offering readers a fresh perspective on Halloween art and the psychology behind what truly frightens us.
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A Guardian picture feature presenting a single Halloween illustration by Mari Andrew, captioned 'The scariest haunted house'. The artist uses the image to reveal what frightens her most, and the answer is deliberately not the usual monsters. The piece is a short, visual-only item dated 31 October 2017.
