tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post8292674972035714032..comments2022-11-22T00:28:55.349-08:00Comments on Transient Lives: An obsession with gourdsbinduhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-71328153521919973762008-10-02T01:49:00.000-07:002008-10-02T01:49:00.000-07:00Just thought you'd like to know, found a wood burn...Just thought you'd like to know, found a wood burning tool in a hobby shop..............<BR/>Watch my blog!!!!!Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893073372150581999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-71426328005553988782008-09-30T18:34:00.000-07:002008-09-30T18:34:00.000-07:00Hi Bindu, your gourds are wonderful. It looks to ...Hi Bindu, your gourds are wonderful. It looks to me as though you are well on your way with this art form. I wish I had some wisdom to share with you, but I do not. If I meet any gourd artists, I will be sure to send them your way. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and thanks for stopping over at my blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734872244414275341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-5238371267515815322008-09-30T09:43:00.000-07:002008-09-30T09:43:00.000-07:00Hello Bindu, thanks for visiting me, glad you enjo...Hello Bindu, thanks for visiting me, glad you enjoyed your wander... pleased to meet you too. These gourds are amazing!<BR/>Best wishes from Scotland<BR/>RimaRima Staineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044701472535300254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-18213953041423356122008-09-30T07:36:00.000-07:002008-09-30T07:36:00.000-07:00Sydney - if you want to swap more animal stories, ...Sydney - if you want to swap more animal stories, my email is bindu11 (at) gmail.com.binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-26365593044584242742008-09-30T07:28:00.000-07:002008-09-30T07:28:00.000-07:00Priya - thanks. Given your talents, I'm sure you c...Priya - thanks. Given your talents, I'm sure you could create some nice gourds!<BR/><BR/>Bhavana - thanks. yes, these are dried gourds. Their consistency is that of wood when I get them.<BR/><BR/>Ganesh - thanks. I'll send you an email with more details. Nice to know Sanju is into art too! :)<BR/><BR/>Kerri Jean - thanks. You're right - the gourd texture itself is so pretty. The dye is transparent of course, so all those textures come out so nicely. <BR/><BR/>Sydney - thanks for getting in touch. When I saw your blog I was totally amazed too. This was the first time I'd held squirrels in my hands, and now I'm in love. I will post something about that experience soon, and will definitely continue to check your blog for more about your experiences.binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-67660138414731722842008-09-29T18:32:00.000-07:002008-09-29T18:32:00.000-07:00My goodness, these are absolutely GORGEOUS. You ar...My goodness, these are absolutely GORGEOUS. You are doing such a great job on them, and there is such diversity! I love the one that is woven on top... simple but really appeals to me. They are all stunning in different ways, and I like that you were are exploring so many different cultures in using the gourds you found.<BR/><BR/>I could not believe my eyes when I read your comment on my blog! We did have to loan out many of the 1000 squirrels to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio. They are so precious and need you so much -- it was impossible to care for all of them 4-5 feedings a day, not to mention taking care of ones who had water in their lungs from IKE, who had pneumonia, or had fallen and had injuries, etc... The idea that we could have fed some of the same squirrels takes synchronicity to a new level!<BR/><BR/>Aren't they just adorable? I went in this AM and will go again tomorrow. I don't know if you scrolled down after the post you commented on but there are several pix/movie clips on them. <BR/><BR/>will come back often and hope you do too!Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085490655524570481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-84227328436650947292008-09-29T11:27:00.000-07:002008-09-29T11:27:00.000-07:00I have never tried my hand at gourd art, but these...I have never tried my hand at gourd art, but these are wonderful. I love the organic shapes of gourds, combined with vivid paint colors and wonderful patterns.Kerri Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13580205823943799848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-24485972113489475812008-09-29T10:56:00.000-07:002008-09-29T10:56:00.000-07:00Bindu - this is awesome work...more along the line...Bindu - this is awesome work...more along the lines of "to some people, the difference is obvious" ( can you place what that is?)<BR/><BR/>I am going to show this to Sanju...she has evidently a large portion of Sowmya's "Creative" genes, and therefore has this penchant for artwork...she would so love this, that I would end up in trouble -- she is going to bug me to get her all the tools, tips and books..<BR/><BR/>so send me an email (sow gan sixonesixthree attttttt yahoooooooooooooo dot calm) with<BR/>a) where do you go get these gourds from<BR/>b) basic tool kit - the carver, the smoother, the corer etc<BR/>c) the paint kit<BR/>d) books<BR/>etc etcGanesh Venkittuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01103303029597427305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-62077312662673904692008-09-29T08:45:00.000-07:002008-09-29T08:45:00.000-07:00I apologize for my ignorance - but are these dried...I apologize for my ignorance - but are these dried gourds? My skills are limited to carving out eyes and mouth on a jack-o-lantern.<BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing your beautiful creations!!pink dogwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938574807898718022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-42603351966411799082008-09-29T08:15:00.000-07:002008-09-29T08:15:00.000-07:00these are fabulous. i really love the plant holder...these are fabulous. i really love the plant holder and i wish i knew how to make one of these for myself.pRiyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238366312590419659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-66405963950524756402008-09-27T18:56:00.000-07:002008-09-27T18:56:00.000-07:00Chris - thanks. I'm sure you can easily extend you...Chris - thanks. I'm sure you can easily extend your creativity to gourds too!<BR/><BR/>Megha - yes, and in india too, there are musical instruments made out of gourds. Interesting!<BR/><BR/>Jude - thanks for visiting. I'll let you know what I find out.binduhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156291956967889455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-91224313959729459162008-09-27T04:13:00.000-07:002008-09-27T04:13:00.000-07:00Oh, wow, they are wonderful. Here in Crete, you fi...Oh, wow, they are wonderful. Here in Crete, you find gourds growing everywhere, but people just roughly paint them and make them into lamp shades.Please, if you find any more information regarding tools etc, I'll be very interested.Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893073372150581999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-69262969010873308152008-09-27T01:26:00.000-07:002008-09-27T01:26:00.000-07:00in africa they make music intruments out of these,...in africa they make music intruments out of these,nice :)megha puNAter"https://www.blogger.com/profile/16640686933361697730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-51568441541449328232008-09-26T20:06:00.000-07:002008-09-26T20:06:00.000-07:00P.S. I love your work.P.S. I love your work.Chris Dalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138384200981501305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63886090743337770.post-85495176112179516652008-09-26T20:05:00.000-07:002008-09-26T20:05:00.000-07:00I have always wanted to try this. There is a lady...I have always wanted to try this. There is a lady in our area that sells these and has a hard time keeping them in stock at the local gallery.Chris Dalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138384200981501305noreply@blogger.com