joan134 Joan Blackwell View My photos "Hi Gourd Lovers!" Location: Woodbury, US Views: 604 Last Login: 7/21/2008 Joan has 1 votes! Use this Layout   Woodbury Gourd Lady Artist Statement: In 1998 I was forced into early retirement due to a near fatal hit-n-run accident. My business experience was focused in Department of Defense contracting; management analyst. I am the proud Mother of an Army pilot and have one daughter. They have given me eight grandchildren. My days are spent doing what I love to do: painting gourds and working on various art projects. My volunteer work includes helping the elderly. I attend the Church of Christ in Woodbury. If it's warm outside, you'll find me working in my flower garden. After being encouraged by my son, family and friends, I have designed gourd artwork. Currently, I have exhibits displayed at the Woodbury, TN Arts Center and Joe's Place. I would like to thank the staff at the Center, Mrs. Wilma Adams, Mrs. Gladys Hayes, Mrs. Louise Melton, Mr. & Mrs. G.L. Tenpenny, Troy & Sharon Odem, Jerry, Lorena & Destin Blackwell, Mr. James Lassiter and Mr. Randy Barrett. Their kind gesters and encouragement is greatly appreciated. Most of all, I thank God for giving me a good life and the opportunity to do this artwork. My work is influenced by my Native American heritage. Each piece of artwork is an original and is signed. The designs take 2-3 days to complete. The birdhouses are waterproof. If you wish to learn about this popular artwork, please contact me. Requests for particular colors/designs are welcome. Thank you for taking the time to view my artwork. Hopefully, you enjoyed viewing my exhibit and felt the influence of various cultures in my artwork.

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