Gourd art by Lori Allen
I began carving gourds after attending my hometown of Carmi, Illinois' fall festival, Corn Day, in October 2006. I was so intrigued by a lady's gourds featured in the artisan fest that I kept going back to her stand and eventually ordering one. When she delivered the gourd, we struck up a conversation and she told me all about gourds and her art. So I gave gourd art a try and here I am. I am so grateful I met Alice Ewan, she was truly an inspiration.
All of my gourd art/craft is sealed, numbered and signed. Check out my galleries. I have several pieces for sale and do take orders. All prices include shipping. Discounts for multiple orders will be given. Custom orders are available. New items are added to the 2008 gallery all the time. So keep checking back. And thank you for visiting. Enjoy!
My First Gourd
Don't forget to sign my guestbook, comments are welcome and encouraged.
I currently have pieces on display at Imagine On Main, a new art gallery located in downtown Oswego, a suburb of Chicago. To view this gallery or to get more information go to www.imagineonmain.com.
When I first began carving gourds I used an exacto knife to make all cuts. After carving gourds for about a month, I was carving a gourd and the gourd broke which caused me to stab my ring finger on my left hand in the joint. Quick thinking I took my wedding ring off because I knew there would be swelling. But even then I thought I had just cut it. Anyway during the the night my finger throbbed terribly and the next morning it was what they called "spooned". I had severed my tendon.
After a surgery and pin in my finger, I continued to carve gourds because I love it so. I now use a power tool which is a bit safter and faster. Anyone interested in purchasing that gourd (I finished while bandaged with pin in my knuckle and bandaged) it is available to purchase for $1,500.
Tired of carving pumpkins every year?
Buy a gourd carved as a pumpkin. They will last forever!
Forever Pumpkin
Snowmen (all sizes available)
Prices listed in gallery include shipping, handling and insurance to the US unless otherwise stated. Anyone interested in purchasing one of my pieces can email me at gourdlady06@gmail.com. Paypal or credit card preferred but money orders, cashier checks and personal checks accepted. But if paying with money order, cashier or personal check, items will not be shipped until payment is received and clears bank. If paying with Paypal, item will be shipped within 2 business days unless otherwise stated.