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Barry & Hellen are the proud recipients of the Golden Gourd Award
from the The Gourd Reserve because of the quality of their gourd art.
They are very honored to be given this award because it expresses their
love of working with and promoting gourds.
from the The Gourd Reserve because of the quality of their gourd art.
They are very honored to be given this award because it expresses their
love of working with and promoting gourds.
| Most of the designs within this web site are originals of Hellen Martin. Under no circumstances may they be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without written permission. |
| Paintings & Gourd Art Fine Art Carvings, Paintings, Closed Coiling, Pine Needle Coiling, & Woodburning in Southwest, American Indian, Western, Wildlife, Home Decor, & Santas ~ Pine Needle Coiling Book ~ |
| Hellen is a proud member of : American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas American Gourd Society Arizona Gourd Society Texas Gourd Society |
Hellen Martin prepares unique & fine art carvings, paintings, wood
burning, closed coiling, pine needle coiling, Danish Cord, and
various other items on gourds that you would welcome into your
home.
Her main themes are Southwest, American Indian inspired, Lodge,
and Western. She is also known for her Old World Santas but only
does about four to six each year.
Her work is sold in galleries, fine stores, fine art/craft shows, and
through this web site.
burning, closed coiling, pine needle coiling, Danish Cord, and
various other items on gourds that you would welcome into your
home.
Her main themes are Southwest, American Indian inspired, Lodge,
and Western. She is also known for her Old World Santas but only
does about four to six each year.
Her work is sold in galleries, fine stores, fine art/craft shows, and
through this web site.
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| Shows in 2008 Texas Indian Market March 28-30 .....- Arlington, TX ..... Convention Center Kerr Arts & Cultural Center's SW Gourd Fine Art Show May 22-July 6 ..... Kerrville, TX Santa Fe in the Square October 11 ..... Carrollton, TX ..... Town Square Texas Gourd Society's Lone Star Gourd Festival October 18-19 ..... Fredericksburg, TX Red Steagall's Cowboy Gathering October 25-26 ..... Ft. Worth, TX ..... Stockyard Additional events will be posted when it is confirmed she will be participating. |
| Pieces are presently shown in the following galleries: Miller Fine Art Gallery 380 South Main - Salado, TX ... 254-947-0771 Rustic Home 1850 South West - Salt Lake City, UT... 801-355-1330 Woods of Mission Timber, LTD. 4203 FM 455 West - Sanger, TX ... 940-458-4750 |
| Galleries of Pieces for Sale: Additional Pages: Carving, Wildlife & Woodburning About the Artist Change of Pace Favorite Links Southwest & American Indian Order Form & Order Information Western Why Pine Needle Coiling Cost So Much? Christmas & Santas Booklets for Sale: Galleries of Award Winners & Some Sold Pieces Pine Needle Coiling Closed Coiling .... coming in the Fall of 2008 Home Painting 101 ..... coming in the Fall of 2008 Intermediate Painting ..... coming in 2009 Contact the Artist: to discuss a special request, questions about an item, ask about teaching a class, &/or comments. You can also call the artist @ 817-907-3320. |
| Classes Hellen teaches private and classroom lessons. She also taught in Holland for a year while living there. Hellen firmly believes that classes are for learning and also for having fun. Classes presently scheduled are: Lone Star Gourd Festival ..... Fredericksburg, TX .... October 18-19, 2008 8:00 AM - 12 Noon ..... Painting 101 "Let's Paint a Santa" ..... Learn the basics of acrylic painting .... highlighting, shading, & glazes. Since it is a Santa, you will learn how to paint a beard, fur, & Christmas tree. 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM ..... Closed Coiling ..... Learn the technique Hellen uses on many of her SW/American Indian pieces utilizing wax linen & paper coil. Click here (Texas Gourd Society) to get information to sign up for her classes. Hellen is qualified to teach acrylic painting, woodburning & adding color with watercolors, pine needle coiling, & closed coiling. If you are interested in her teaching at your retreat, group, or have private lessons, please contact her by e-mail or call 817-907-3320. Hellen wrote a Pine Needle Coiling Booklet & will be writing a Closed Coiling booklet by Fall of 2008. Read more information by visiting her Booklet page listed below. |
