Columbia based artist Marilyn Sunderland created these wonderful gourd carving art pieces by etches incredibly detailed shapes into the shell and enhancing them with her painting.
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“Art has always been a part of my life. I have painted portraits, landscapes, and various other subjects with oils, acrylics, and pen/ink mediums. I also do wood carving and glass engravings.”
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"About four years ago, I purchased my ultra high-speed carving/engraving tool. I decided to try carving gourds. I love the relief effects the carving gives, and I use my painting techniques to enhance the carvings."
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"I usually carve the gourd first, before painting it with oils, acrylics, wood stains or dyes. I love to carve leaves and flowers on my gourds."
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"Many times, I cut out individual leaves or flowers from other gourds and then attach them to my gourd to enhance the relief design. I love the versatility of the gourd."
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“The gourd has become my canvas for my creative expressions. I enjoy the excitement of each day with what my imagination can bring forth in each gourd. I strive to learn more, create more, and to enjoy each day to the fullest.”
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Check her website: www.marilynsunderlandstudio.com
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“Art has always been a part of my life. I have painted portraits, landscapes, and various other subjects with oils, acrylics, and pen/ink mediums. I also do wood carving and glass engravings.”
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NWHVdnVzo5sR7PnQkpwdUUVIeYONE7OdhNAwuPwGMtzAV7pK-aK_bZfyKYulM2q2dkA8D-6JVMOcRIK86HqrwyuS-SDCl8hmgcQst3WbJc2j61UrDFt-cQcweATIbs_aRfcu6i5bsy0D/s1600/05.jpg)
"About four years ago, I purchased my ultra high-speed carving/engraving tool. I decided to try carving gourds. I love the relief effects the carving gives, and I use my painting techniques to enhance the carvings."
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii7S3hBGOOkdtGiXKMLPAXMokDb9u88ts_powspoYSyuMtTBlSiw1pR83nB2uAbmYtegZVFcK8mDMqFcFqUywnpzyT3grjkVg3rJJW77WOaQBmpE8JdWrSSRwwqpcsKbAR9bUyitqSNg3z/s1600/01.jpg)
"I usually carve the gourd first, before painting it with oils, acrylics, wood stains or dyes. I love to carve leaves and flowers on my gourds."
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqv3ZOO1BGAh4mh-YT8XtwoIFdur2SB5OTMHf9w1LUS7b9cz0t0tH-v7XR3AZGqlwtrSNPvEdmUqiCKr6IOs38ZNNcubXMVKv6BopL70jOyrYN-L0HaPmRq1Nr4rdpPcGM2vUIiBoxuI-d/s1600/02.jpg)
"Many times, I cut out individual leaves or flowers from other gourds and then attach them to my gourd to enhance the relief design. I love the versatility of the gourd."
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3YY7pmqj3i2dJGDIEZ-umbdvNx8vgAIJ_JJVha46mIRD_O-y869RCZDx-HnCEnQYNqF-8ZTj2FlLhNL5A6NIvmpASuEBvyCTRSbUwMHPDbaf7HP4ggBKAcO5w3Ljm3jTcwl7uTVQqcmCO/s1600/02.jpg)
“The gourd has become my canvas for my creative expressions. I enjoy the excitement of each day with what my imagination can bring forth in each gourd. I strive to learn more, create more, and to enjoy each day to the fullest.”
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbh1Bl-J_De8w-INx1-R2VOGw1ydkInzHt6RdLUkswdYWLR8tnUpXwrdedVxEuIAjK28EYY1gkqdcEmzZUDQb3cnerdAY2uQAH3pWsE1Dyy-OWIL1_NvKSXYMQOTq2qjv5I1_o3FxILkUT/s1600/01.jpg)
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Check her website: www.marilynsunderlandstudio.com
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