Gourd artists agree, when you work on a gourd, the whole process becomes addictive. Every gourd is different from another. They accept dye differently, cut and carve differently and are certainly shaped differently. Kendra finds great enjoyment designing a gourd piece using different embellishments. The hard shelled gourd is a wonderful natural canvas. It accepts any art medium. She uses many different techniques when designing an art piece. They include pyrography (burning,) carving, cutting, painting, gold leaf, dying and inlay. Embellishments are limitless. Kendra especially enjoys using natural pods, pine needles, grasses, shells, quills and turquoise in decorating her gourd art. Kendra’s art pieces may be enjoyed in home or office. The range of designs and numerous uses for gourds is endless.