What is "Groovy Gourds"
Gourd carving came to me quite unexpectedly. I saw a book on carving, had a couple of dried gourds lying around, and the carving began. As I began creating pieces, friends and family requested to purchase some itmes. Soon afterwards, "Groovy Gourds" was established as a registered business. Since the technique I enjoy most is carving and creating grooves, "Groovy Gourds" seemed a fitting name. I currently sell through my home and personal contacts, on-line at http://www.etsy.com/shop/groovygourds and locally at various venues and shows.
The mission of Groovy Gourds is to create unique works of art that express the wonders of God's creation for the enjoyment of those who view them and own them, and to provide customers the ability to feed starving children through their purchases.
The mission of Groovy Gourds is to create unique works of art that express the wonders of God's creation for the enjoyment of those who view them and own them, and to provide customers the ability to feed starving children through their purchases.
Who is the artist?
I'm just a simple gourd carver who's been given the talent and opportunity to create. I enjoy designing new patterns and expressing my creativity through the transformation of a dried gourd into an art piece. Given my love of nature and background in the sciences, many of my art pieces include natural items, which blends nicely with the organic nature of gourds. My enjoyment of playing traditional Celtic music is also expressed in my use of incorporating Celtic designs.
I have a wonderful wife and 3 terrific kids who have been very supportive of my gourd carving. We enjoy spending time together, traveling to new places, playing music, and being involved through our church.
I have a wonderful wife and 3 terrific kids who have been very supportive of my gourd carving. We enjoy spending time together, traveling to new places, playing music, and being involved through our church.
Why Feed the Children? Adorable family in Mozambique
There are millions of people throughout the world who do not have enough food to sustain them, and children are dying every day from lack of something to eat. In North America alone, we have enough food and resources to feed every child in every nation every day.
Having grown up in a missions-minded family, knowing friends and family who are serving in third world countries, and having personally seen starving children in Mexico, Haiti, and Mozambique, how can I not be driven to support the cause of caring for the poor and hungry? In the book of Matthew in the Bible, Jesus said, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat." (Matthew 25:35), attesting to the fact that if we serve others in His name, we are serving Him. For these reasons, when an art piece sells, for every one dollar, one child is fed for one day through "Feed My Starving Children". Thank you for joining me in saving children's lives! |
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Follow me online to see more Groovy Gourd art as it's produced! Consider supporting these efforts by making a purchase for yourself or as a gift for another.
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