Other Gourd Artists

In no particular order I have listed some gourd artisans who left a definitive impression on me and the gourd world.


Meet Phyllis Sickles, she is a painter and carver who has combined her talents in making breathtaking gourd art.

http://www.gourdvisions.com/

Meet Bonnie Gibson, a professional gourd artist who specializes in southwestern style gourds.

http://www.arizonagourds.com/




Meet Ivy, a longtime Colorado resident who uses her basketry skills and her love for natural materials in making unique and beautiful gourd baskets and vessels.

http://www.ivysgourdart.com/

Meet Jenn Avery whose extraordinary woodburning talent is captured on gourds. She decorates a huge variety of gourd items such as bowls, lidded vessels, purses, and ornaments.  

http://www.jragourdart.com

Meet Mindy Hawkins. Her fascinating gourds are so lifelike. Instead of making bowls or vases she actually sculpts with them! Amazing work!

http://www.mindyhawkinsgourds.com

Meet Claudia Pflueger. She is a remarkable Fine Artist who has taken the vibrant colors of the seasons and created colorful and spirited works of art.

http://www.gourdartbyclaudia.com/

Meet Gita Landwehr who uses simple techniques and minimal decoration, and yet makes stunning works of art.

http://www.gitaland.com

Meet Judy Richie, a native of Austin, Texas who retired in 2002 and became a full-time gourder! Her impressive use of dyes and patinas has given her a name in the gourd world. She has also won awards for her  beautiful 3D sculptures out of gourds.

http://www.redcloudoriginals.com/

Meet Mary Hogue who lives in Utah and grows her own gourd for crafting. Her signature pieces are her intricately carved leaf creations.

http://www.gourd-art.com/ 

Meet James Booker Preston, a podiatry by day and a gourd carver by night, he has created breathtaking works of art using his high-speed dentist drill. Most notable of his creations are his purses.

http://www.gourdsbybooker.com/

Meet Marilyn Sunderland whose artistic skills go far beyond just gourd crafting. She paints portraits, landscapes, and various other subjects with oils, acrylics, and pen/ink mediums. She also does wood carving and glass engraving.

http://www.marilynsunderlandstudio.com/