Finished Gourd Candles

The beginning of two little oil burning candle gourd lamps

I'm really getting into gourd carving.

First Place Ribbon

I entered the State Fair of Texas competition with a needle felt sculpture in 2011 and low and behold I won first place.

Abby finished and at her home

I forgot to photo my Abby rain gage so her owner was gracious enough to send one to me.  Thanks Lisa

New Year, new adventure

Every year, it seems I find a new interest in my creative life.  Last year it was colored pencil painting. 
This year I've discovered carving or engraving on several surfaces like metal, gourds, wood and ostrich eggs.  I just received my high speed tool called a Power Carver and have started practicing.  My goal is to carve gourds, as I am a member of the Texas Gourd Society and hope to enter some of my work in their competitions.  I also hope to achieve the ability to carve gun stocks

Abby's ready to paint and go home