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GOURD GALLERY

The following Vases, Bowls, and Gourds are made from aged/dried gourds.
Since I am a wildlife artist, most of my designs are a continuation of what I do
in my two dimensional art. Some, however, are Botanical in nature, yet still likely
to capture ecological balance as that is very important to me.
[Gourds are numbered with "G"; Vases are numbered with "V"]

Select images to see Demonstrations or Other Views
©Barbara Krans Jenkins

Gourd 3 - Leaves
G3 Fall Leaves
on Green

Gourd 11 - Chickadees & Periwinkle
V11 Chickadees and Periwinkle

Gourd 1 - FALL-ing Leaves
G1 FALL-ing Leaves

V7 Chickadees and Chicory

Gourd 5 - If Chickadees Ruled the World
V5 If Chickadees Ruled the World

Gourd 12 - Peonies
V12 In the Peonies
Cardinals in Holly
V13 Cardinals in Holly

Gourd 6 Phoebe
V6 Chloe, Kyle, and Phoebe with Chicory

Gourd 16 -Magnolias
V16 Chickadee and
Tulip Magnolia

Gourd 14 - Cats Peonies
V14 Cats and Peonies


Gourd 17
V17 Tulip Magnolias
Gourd 9 Asters
V9 Chickadees, Asters
and Shrooms
Gourd 18 Skink and Poppies
V18 Chickadee,Skink & California Poppies
Gourd Vase 19
V19 CA Quail Family
and Poppies
Gourd 20
V20 Seaside Daisies and Skinks
METHOD
Designs are carved in and on the gourd.  Line is then drawn with a woodburning tool. Color is then applied in a variety of ways using  lightfast colored pencils predominantly. Stains are occasionally used  in moderation. The final product is then finished with an acrylic protective coat.