New Gourd Art Angels

Yesterday I painted 3 gourds. I need to get them finished and into my shop because I don't want them sitting around outside for too long. They are durable, but not if exposed to the weather for a long time. Best to clean them, and keep them indoors. I have so many more to paint. I've been a slacker. Why on earth did I buy so many? Because I thought they would sell, that's why. But I should have just bought a dozen and tested the market.

The desert scene was inspired by a trip we took to Quartzsite AZ.

My boyfriend just started making a bowl out of one and is woodburning petroglyphs on it. It looks amazing.

Gourd Art

My current gourd listings on Etsy just in case you were curious. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19005495

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=19005234

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=9011802

Listing Gourds

I just brought a box of finished gourds into the house so I can finally get them listed on artfire or Etsy. Since my computer is in the shop I'll have to take new photos of everything and put them on my boyfriend's hard drive and then onto my shop sites.

Gourd Skully Mask

I had prepared this gourd for painting ages ago and just happened to see it sitting in a box today and I already had the paints out so I started painting it for Day of the Dead. Next I want to put an eyepatch over the other eye, where the natural markings already resemble a scarred eye socket.

Woodburning on Gourds

Once again I'm itching to do some gourd pyrography. I need to clean off my drawing table because I need a flat and secure surface for the wood burning tools. Can't have things sliding off when they are hot on the end. If you ever do woodburning you always have to be mindful of where the hot tips are. My burner has 2 tips that are hot at the same time. And I have cats so I always have to keep an eye on them too. If you have children underfoot be especially careful as they often grab without thinking.

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The week sure went by quick. I had a lot more planned but didn't have the energy to do it. My hands are still sore from woodcarving, and so I've had to lay off the knitting and crocheting. I'm looking forward to the weekend. My daughter may visit. We'll see.

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Cat gourd

I'm working on a wood burning project featuring cartoon cats on a canteen gourd.

Farm on Gourd

Today I painted a landscape farm scene on a bottle gourd.

Cleaning more gourds

I'm getting more gourds ready for art projects.

Some of my new gourd art.

I finally got some of my gourd art listed in my online shop. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9011802
Hope you enjoy it.

Remember my African Dancer Gourd?

I was grocery shopping when who should we run into but the lady I made the African Dancer gourd for. I'd never met her in real life but she thanked me profusely for giving her the gourd. She was very exhuberant. Always nice to have a happy fan!

Reminder: Gourd Art Display

Many of my gourd art items are on display at the Buena Park Library on La Palma (near Knott's Berry Farm) until the end of April. So go check them out and check out a book or two while you are at it.

Gourd Art Display

My best gourd art is on display right now at the Buena Park Public Library in S. California. You can go and see it during normal library hours. It will be on display throughout March and April 2007.

Gourd Mail Box for Kids

gourd vase

gourd vase
Originally uploaded by fyrefantasy.

Gourd carved in a spiral design with a green glass inlay. Dyed with leather dyes.