Artist Creates Beautiful Gourd Art

Artist Creates Beautiful Gourd Art AG WORLD Kimberly Dublo discovered her niche in 2002 after stopping at a roadside stand where she purchased a few gourds and made a big discovery “There are so many things you can do - carve dye wood burn They can be used as vessels bowls lamps and baskets They last a lifetime ” she says Because Dublo is self-taught she developed her own style and techniques “In every piece there is more than one technique applied to it There is always some kind of texture - added or taken away ” Dublo says noting she especially loves to carve with rotary tools “My baskets are my favorite They are time consuming Some are big enough for both my miniature Schnauzers to fit into ” she adds She sometimes does farmsteads pets and other scenes requested by customers but she’s more focused on creating fine art She adds fine detail even on the smallest egg gourds that she carves and paints for Christmas ornaments She doesn’t just carve the shape of leaves she adds veins Her feathers have fine lines Whitetail deer and wildlife pop with color Dublo grows about 90 percent of the gourds she uses on archways that prevent flat bottoms She lets them dry naturally to add color and texture to the shell Dublo’s reputation has spread through word of mouth and via her Facebook page where she posts photos of her work and upcoming events She also offers classes for children and adults where they can be creative with everything from decoupage and painting to carving with power tools depending on their ages and skill levels Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Kimberly Dublo Rt 1 Box 54 Belleview Rd Nebo Ill 62355 ph 618 339-0810; kdartistry@live com; Facebook: Special Interest Artistry

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