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December 9, 2023
Just added to the NEW section: Santas, lots of cats, Mizzou Tiger Snowmen. Many of the new items from the past 90 days have been moved into other shop sections: Christmas, Ornaments, Goddesses, Animals, Tarot. Looking for something in particular? Message me.
December 6, 2023
I have been painting and selling my gourd art for 29 years. Since 2014, I have mainly been selling through my Etsy shop and at my home studio. Last weekend I had my 29th Annual Open House.
It was so nice to see friends and have full conversations and not just snippets of unfinished thoughts. Then to have so many of my enchanting creations find homes like musical rabbits, a whacky witch, an opera singer “Brunhilda” " alien and alien ships, a pig, penguin, birds, lots of birds flew the coop. Many Santas and snowmen will decorate and be gifted for the holidays. Likewise, you all have blessed me with your visits to my Etsy shop, your orders, your messages, your custom orders, and wonderful 5-star reviews. One of my favorite thoughts is to think about my gourds being given as a gift. There is a belief, that to give the gift of a gourd is to give the best things in life. They really do have everything, hope for the future with the seeds, a firm structure with the shell, and they are all as unique as the people we meet. I Love Gourds! Thank you for a wonderful year on Etsy! Still, a few weeks to go! My best, Melynda
December 5, 2023
Remember - All gourd art FREE Shipping. Everything ships by Priority Mail. Order by Dec 17th and have it by Christmas. Right now, all orders are shipped same day or the next business day.
November 28, 2023
I made some Custom Family Snowpeople gourds for our children's families, and now YOU CAN HAVE ONE too. See Custom Family Snowpeople Gourd Art, just added today in the NEW section of my shop.
CUSTOM ORDERS:
Many of my sales are custom orders. I love custom orders, and it just shows how taking a look at my work can spark so many great gift ideas. Each piece is hand-painted, designed, dated, signed, and sealed. Thank you all for your visits, favorites, orders, and picking pieces for treasuries. Custom orders do not include free shipping.
Any questions? Yes, I can make that for you!! Start a conversation.
All my best,
Melynda
NEW TO GOURDS?
If you are not familiar with gourds, no time like the present. Dried gourds have been used for artwork, water containers, musical instruments, utensils, and more for thousands of years. A properly dried gourd will last for years. If hanging outside as a birdhouse or feeder, it is good to spray some water-based or polyurethane sealer once a year to preserve any decoration, but the gourd itself is very durable. I inspect and select every gourd I use for my artwork. The gourd is a great canvas and lets me create traditional items like Christmas gourds as well as unusual artwork. You will see some gourd sculpting, using a combination of full gourds and cut gourds. All finished pieces have a brushed-on water-based protective sealer. Your comments and questions about gourd art are very welcome.
TO MANY TO COUNT:
My shop has Christmas and holidays all year long, and all pieces are individually created and painted by me. Over the years I've lost count at 4000 handpainted gourds sold, mostly at shows and festivals. But with technology came Etsy and I appreciate all my visitors, followers, and collectors. Buy something you love, even if you have to store it away for next Christmas or for a special occasion, like a birthday or "I love you friend" gift.
My Best Always
Melynda
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Cindy on Jan 30, 2024
5 out of 5 starsThe quality and detail on this family of woodcocks is extraordinary. I started with one larger bird and have added to family a little at a time. Working with Mylinda was such a pleasure with each of the transaction. I can’t say enough about her!
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Cindy on Dec 9, 2023
5 out of 5 starsBy now, I think everyone knows I love this lady’s work. She is incredible to work with! She has captured the essence of her subjects masterfully. I know I will continue to shop here!
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Cindy on Nov 24, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOMG! These are the cutest baby woodcock gourds! This was a special order and working with the artist was such a delight. Excellent craftsmanship, just what I wanted. I’ll definitely make another purchase!
Melynda responded on Dec 8, 2023
These were so much fun to paint. Thanks.
About EnchantedGourdArt
A Good Start . . . . how it all started . . . reprinted from 1995!
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Melynda Lotven
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Painting gourds since 1993, I have been featured in magazines, books, videos, on HGTV, on DIY Network. Painting is my passion, and thousands of my handpainted gourds have found homes in the US and abroad, each one hand-signed and dated.
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