Diane Piccola is a “2008 Art in the Round Contest” participant.
Gourd vessels by Diane Piccola (copyright Diane Piccola)
Artist’s Statement: Art has always been my passion. Discovering gourds many years ago ignited a creative fire in me that persists to this day. Working with gourds, acrylics, metallics, chalks, beads, crystals, and hand-painted fabrics make me feel happy and connected. Each gourd is a creation of Mother Nature and seems to have healing properties and a spritual essence.
Artist’s Resume:
- 2005, September, profiled in The Craft Report Magazine
- Listed in The Cambridge Who’s Who
- “Batika” doll, displayed on the program guide cover & featured artist, 5th Annual Welburn International Gourd Art Festival, Fallbrook, California
- Featured in the book “Making Gourd Dolls and Spirit Fitures” by Ginger Summit and Jim Widess
- Featured on HGTV’s Carol Duvall Show
- Have won numerous awards.
Additional information: My work has been displayed in numerous galleries and art shows throughout California and Florida and is being recognized by many collectors throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. I have frequently been commissioned to create individual pieces.
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