Gourd Withdrawals

I've been spending so much time working on mixed media projects and my embossed metal jewelry, that I haven't worked on a gourd for eons!  I'm definitely getting gourd withdrawal, which is what happens to me when I neglect my gourds for too long.

I took advantage of an end-of-the-year sale from one of my favorite gourd grower, Welburn's Gourd Farm, in California and ordered a box of gourds.  The huge carton is sitting in my utility room when I keep tripping over it--intentionally placed there to remind me that it's time to work on a gourd.

I'm feeling the need for some vivid colors during this dreary time of year with short days.  Here are some vivid colors I've worked with in the past...

Anyone who knows me knows that any shade of purple and shades of peacock colors are my favorites, as evidenced by these two pieces.  But who knows, I might get a wild hair and do a gourd in a completely unexpected color!!

Stay tuned,

Deborah