Lynn Thomas
Winterwood Studio - Bainbridge, NY winterwoodstudio@frontiernet.net
(607)895-6581
From
a Work of Nature - The gourd, an inedible member of
the squash family, comes in many ornamental varieties, shapes
and sizes. I purchase most of my gourds from Pennsylvania
and California. When I buy them they have already gone through
the lengthy drying process and are hard-shelled. The forces
of nature give every gourd its unique combination of qualities
- its size, shape, stains and marks. Each gourd is a natural
"canvas" for the gourd artist and the design possibilities
are endless!
To
a Work of Art - I'm a former art teacher, and I've always
enjoyed drawing and painting. I never dreamed that gourds
would become my favorite medium. I am captivated by all
of the creative possibilities that gourds present. You can
treat the surface of the gourd in countless ways with stains,
inks and paints, plus you can carve it and sculpt it, or
inlay materials. Gourds are somewhat like wood in their
appearance and workability, but also similar to pottery.
Finished gourds are both earthy and elegant!
