Trying My Hand At Gourd Art

This will not be the most beautiful gourd
 that you have ever seen,
but it is something that, 
I am very proud of.

 
If you have ever carved a gourd
 you will know what 
I'm talking about.

I have so many hours into this project, 
that I do not remember how many.

It is like having a baby,
 if you remember the pain,
you'll never try it again.

I did this project many years ago,
and although I purchased two more gourds at the farmers market, 
that day, I have not yet,
started carving them. 

 
I used Steve's Dremel tool.
A gourd is very hard when dried, but also easily cracked.
Ergo, it is a painstaking process.

I have a great appreciation 
for Gourd Artists.
There are so many marvelous artist,
 that work with gourds.
If you have a chance to go 
to a show featuring this vegetable
 as it's medium . . .don't miss it. 

As for me, the next gourd I carve will be a

 nice fresh soft pumpkin, LOL.

Thanks for visiting and please leave a comment, 

Connie :)