Stephanie Buscema’s work is a vibrant celebration of nostalgia, whimsy, and the rich traditions of handmade art.
Rooted in her love of vintage design, folklore, mythology, and the supernatural, Stephanie’s creations evoke a sense of enchantment and storytelling. Working primarily with gouache and watermedia on watercolor paper, she embraces the tactile and traditional methods of painting, which allow her to explore vivid colors and textures reminiscent of mid 20th century aesthetics.
Her work draws inspiration from sources as diverse as old storybooks, Halloween ephemera, retro cartoons, and antique textiles. These influences blend seamlessly into her signature style, playful yet sophisticated, capturing the charm of bygone eras while imbuing them with her own creative voice. Through her paintings, textile designs, and illustrations for books and cards, she seeks to preserve the magic of the past while engaging contemporary audiences. Ultimately, Stephanie’s work is a testament to her passion for storytelling through image making, aiming to spark joy and nostalgia in those who encounter her art.
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Selected Exhibitions
2023 — Disneyana Gallery, Disneyland, CA
2019 — Wonderground Gallery, Disneyland, CA - Group Exhibition.
2019 — Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA - Bi-Coastal Group Exhibition. Esprit de Corps
2019 — Haven Gallery, Northport, NY - Bi-Coastal Group Exhibition. Esprit de Corps
2019 — Haven Gallery, Northport, NY - Group Exhibition. La Lune II
2019 — Haven Gallery, Northport, NY - Group Exhibition. Folklore
2018 — Haven Gallery, Northport, NY - Group Exhibition. Little Big
2015 — Bear & Bird Gallery, Lauderhill, FL - Group Exhibition. Studio Ghibli: A Time In Between
2014 — Creature Feature, Burbank, CA - Group Exhibition. The Enchanted World of Rankin Bass.
2013 — Dream in Plastic, Beacon, NY - Solo Exhibition. Strange As It Is! A tribute to the circus and sideshow
2013 — Guzu Gallery, Austin, TX - Group Exhibition. Something Spooky
2013 — Gallery Nucleus, Los Angeles, CA - Group Exhibition. Yesterday’s Tomorrow
2012 — Wonderground Gallery, Disneyland, CA - Group Exhibition. Good vs. Evil
2012 — Gallery 1988, Los Angeles, CA - Group Exhibition. Tribute to Alfred Hitchcock
2012 — Ltd. Art Gallery, Seattle, WA – Group Exhibition. Hey Geek Girl
2011 — Gallery 1988, Los Angeles, CA - Group Exhibition. Tribute to Pee Wee Herman
2011 — Gallery 1988, Los Angeles, CA - Group Exhibition. Crazy 4 Cult
2010 — Bear & Bird Gallery, Lauderhill, FL - Group Exhibition. Super Punch Tarot
2010 — Gallery 1988, Los Angeles, CA - Group Exhibition. Is This Thing On?
2007 — Avenue A Gallery, New York, NY - Group Exhibition. Ave. A Skate Deck Show
2004 — MF Gallery, New York, NY - Group Exhibition. Girls! Girls! Girls!
2006 — School of Visual Arts Westside Gallery, New York, NY - Group Exhibition
2004 — CBGB’s 313 Gallery, New York, NY - Group Exhibition. Everything Must Go
2003 — Kustom Kulture Gallery, Baldwin, NY - Group Exhibition.
Selected Works
2025 — Silver Acorn Tarot: Second Edition - Created & illustrated tarot deck & guidebook. Self-published.
2025 — Silver Acorn Lenormand - Created & illustrated Lenormand deck & guidebook. Self-published.
2024 — Haunted House Collectible: The Black Cat Chateau - Figures/toy design. Strangecat Toys.
2023 — Corny Cruisers Collectibles: Way Out Willa & Nigel the Necromancer - Figure/toy design. Strangecat Toys.
2023 — Silver Acorn Tarot - Created & illustrated tarot deck & guidebook. Self-published.
2023 — Astroptera Collectible - Figure/toy design. Strangecat Toys.
2022 — Magic the Gathering: Unfinity - Illustrated card art. Wizards of the Coast.
2019 — Santa Muerte Collectible - Figure/toy design. Kid Robot.
2018 — Chimichanga: Sorrow of the World’s Worst Face - Illustrated graphic novel. Dark Horse Books.
2017 — Disney Parks Halloween Style Guide - Seasonal character designs/style guide. The Walt Disney Company.
2015 — Vampirella: 14 Issue run - Comic book cover artist. Dynamite Entertainment.
2014 — Red Sonja: 20 Issue run - Comic book cover artist. Dynamite Entertainment.
2013 — Power Puff Girls - Comic book cover artist. IDW Publishing.
2013 — Amazing Spider-Man #700 - Comic book story artist. Marvel Comics.
2014 — Hello Kitty: Delicious - Anthology graphic novel. Viz Media.
2012 — Womanthology: Heroic - Anthology graphic novel. IDW Publishing.
2012 — My First Ghost - Illustrated children’s book. Disney/Hyperion Books.
2012 — Pugs In A Bug - Illustrated children’s book. Scholastic Books.
2010 — Batman 80 Page Giant #1 - Comic book story artist. DC Comics.
2010 — Marvel: Girl Comics - Anthology graphic novel. Marvel Comics.
2010 — Name That Dog - Illustrated children’s book. Dial Books.
2010 — Maybe I’ll Sleep in the Bathtub Tonight - Illustrated children’s book, Union Square Kids.
Selected Interviews
& Publications
2026 — The Dark Art Society Podcast with Chet Zar, ART, TAROT and WITCHCRAFT: Ep. 372
2019 — Pikchur Magazine, Featured Cover Artist, “Artist Spotlight”
2019 — KidRobot, “Artist Spotlight”
2018 — Newsday, “Taking care of business: Millennial entrepreneurs on Long Island”
2014 — Molly Makes, “Artist to Watch”
2013 — MTV, “Bringing ‘Hello Kitty’ To Comics”