More Gourds?

Yes, more gourds!  I have gourds on my mind, because I keep seeing pictures of new gourd creations in my head .  As you've probably been able to tell from my blog posts, I use a lot of different materials and techniques and am always experimenting.  The fun part is mixing it all up and combining techniques and materials that might not seem to go together.

I've been working with metal a lot lately--embossing and painting it.  I've incorporated it into collages, added wirework and beads and mixed it up with dyed papers.  Now I'm cooking up a gourd project using the metal...haven't quite got it worked out in my head yet, so for now I'll show you another gourd I made.

For awhile I was a purist and wouldn't obscure the beautiful, natural surface of the gourd.  My love of color finally won out, and I began experimenting with color and embellishments on gourds.  Since purple is my favorite color, I often use it in all of my artwork.  Here's my "Purple Passion" gourd...

The minute I put this gourd out for sale at a fair where I had a booth, it was snatched up by another purple lover.  I also love working with deep reds and maroons...like the color of merlot wine.  Here's "Ruby Glow"...

I guess other people like this color, too, because it also got snapped up as soon as I put it out for sale.

Well, that's it for now...I'm off to contemplate the next gourd with my metal embellishments!

Ciao for now,

Deborah