As an art form, ancient and utilitarian gourds make a very unique and unusual canvas. The interest which gourds create, wherever they are exhibited, is so much more than this European born, self-taught gourd artist ever imagined possible. Gourds lend themselves to a myriad of techniques, giving way to a real wealth of artistic imagination. Bear Fest 2005, Grants Pass, OR "Gourdenia" and "Baby Gourdie", through the gourd patch. By Vera K.