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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.
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
Western
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 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

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 also for sale in the
following galleries:

Kiva Fine Art
102 E. Water Street, Santa Fe, NM ... 505-820-7413

Miller Fine Art Gallery
380 South Main - Salado, TX ... 254-947-0771

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 - New Pieces                                             Order Form & Order Information
Western   - New Pieces                                                                                 Why Pine Needle Coiling Cost So Much?
Christmas & Santas
Pine Needle Coiling - New Pieces                                                                       
                                                                                                                      
Booklets for Sale:    
Galleries of Sold Award Winners & Some Sold Pieces         Pine Needle Coiling .... updated by 2009
                                                                                                                      Closed Coiling .... in 2009
Home                                                                                                             
                                                                                                       
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
and Painting booklet by 2009.  Read more information by visiting her Booklet
page listed below.