One of a Kind, Unique, Artwork

   
        Ann has been exploring the world of gourd art.  Using original designs etched into the gourds with wood burning techniques, coloring them with leather dyes, textile inks and paints, gilders paste,  horse hair, wild feathers and yarn and using polish, wax, or varnish to enhance the natural sheen of the gourds she now produces one of a kind items. Some are useful, all are decorative, some are simply fun.  All this is done from the gourds grown here on White Oak Farm.  You’ll quickly see that these aren’t the typical painted birdhouses or penguins, but true collector’s items. 

    We believe you will appreciate the many hours involved in each unique project and –particularly in Ann’s “snakes” – you will see a whimsical humor that can only come from living close to nature.   

    We invite you to visit Ann’s playhouse,
by the greenhouse, to see her newest creations.

Bud & Ann Skidmore

Abstract Head Sculpture

Grey Hair Lady - hanging approx. 18" 

  Red/burgundy vase   approx. 5" SOLD

Green Sun snake

Fall Leaf bowl  approx. 11" dia. SOLD

Cat tail vase approx. 20" tall

"Dipper" Bowl approx. 12" long

 Green Strap Snake SOLD

Colored Feather Mask approx. 14" tall

Turkey Feather/Multicolored Mask

Wanda the Fish

Blue and Gold trim bowl approx. 10"

Vine covered urn  approx. 20"ht.  SOLD

Oriental Bowl SOLD

Blonde Lady

Gold Leaf vase approx. 5" SOLD

Strong Face

Pewter vase  approx. 7" cir. SOLD

Bead Beard Mask     SOLD

Mask for Chapin Little Theater     SOLD

Morning Glory cut out  approx. 10" tall

Silver & Red bowl w/wood burned dots   approx. 7" dia.