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Jay Arrasmith: Bronii, the filigree is awesome work! is that like cut all the way through? How lovely...I like, I like. Jay August 28, 2009 5:40AM Jay Arrasmith: Bronni, here is a dumb question for you....when you use the gouges, do you also use a hammer to drive the gouge into the gourd? Or are my gouges just not sharp enough? I want to try it and I never got away from my classes enough to see you actuallydo it... Love Jay Arrasmith August 28, 2009 5:32AM Ben Sanders: Very creative and pretty work! Impressive. In Oklahoma we have very nice Native American Gourd work. Thanks for sharing. Ben April 11, 2008 9:53PM Leah Comerford: Hadn't seen your albums in quite some time, Bronii. They're wonderful!! Your masks are quite inventive...downright inspiring. Maybe I'll try my hand at masks one of these days. (I'll *try* not to steal anything!) Love and Hugs, Leah June 4, 2006 8:03AM Jenn Avery: Bronii, your new work is beee-uuu-tiful! Love the carved pieces, they are outstanding! -Jenn :) November 16, 2005 8:37AM Nand: Wonderful gourd art you create. Keep your imagination strong... August 12, 2005 7:01PM Connie Anderson: I sure love the huge gourds that you grow. Is there anyway you could ship me a couple....or maybe some seeds? I live in Michigan zip 49128 USA Thank you... January 3, 2005 9:08PM Eaglesbrother: Oppsss sorry forgot to say where I am...I live in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina..actuall I sit right on top of the Eastern Continental Divide here...could say I grow some High Gourds....lol May 1, 2004 6:44AM Eaglesbrother: Love your Gourd Art !!!! great creations with fantastic imagination!!!!! I too do Gourd Art and have recently done one with gemstone inlay that took me 8 weeks to do...4 panels inlayed with gemstones...two being of solid top grade Opal totaling over 40 cts. that I purchased from Australia (Rough Opal) I have been cutting Opal and other gemstones for over 43 yrs..and it just added to my challenges in gourd Art...I love your work!!!I spent quite a while looking at all your work and was most impressed...keep up the good work!!!! I have a few pictures of my work if you would care to look..can be seen at.. hometown.aol.com/eaglesbrother I will return many times to view your great work and keep up with what you are doing...by the way..I grew some of my own gourds last yr..had crop of 90 gourds from 8 small hills...this yr am growing 3/4 acre of gourds..6 different varietys including two varietys of short handle dipper gourds...what alot of work...but what a pleasure when the crop comes in....lol May 1, 2004 6:41AM Ellie Schoffelmeer: What magnificence!!!! I have only just 'discovered' gourds - and am hooked. This will take some living up to though. I am scared to even start, although I've got as far as growing three large gourds (a real feat as i live in a very dry area and often forgot to water them) Now to await how they cure. Do you have any contacts with gourd carvers in NZ??? If so could you pass the email addresses on to me. I am having trouble even getting information about gourd growers. (so far, may have something to do with the fact I am not computer literate too!) Thanks for sharing these great pics Ellie April 21, 2004 3:28PM Susan B. Barnett: Hello Bronii, Your art with gourds is so beautiful. I'm in Clarksville, Tennessee USA. I have been working with gourds since 2001. I love trying to find something new to do with gourds. Have a gordeous day. January 28, 2004 8:53PM Dallan: Hiya Bronii! Cool site! I don't suppose you have a schedule for your market visits around the Hunter do you??? Am interested in purchasing gourds for a medieaval society to use as water bottles, bowls etc... Feel free to contact me anytime - I am a central coaster but am in Newcastle most weekends! Thanks for the site! December 24, 2003 11:55PM Bronii: oooppppss it is www.gourdsdownunder.com October 27, 2003 2:05PM Bronii: Trish, go to www.gourdsdownuner.com There are many of us Aussie gourders who are only too willing to help you get started in this wonderful world of Gourd Artistry :) Cheers Bronii NSW October 27, 2003 2:02PM Trish: Great Site! Beautiful artwork! I grew a few gourds in my backyard this year & want to try my hand at gourd art. Any ideas on how to get started? October 27, 2003 8:23AM Linda Loomis: Dear Bronii, G'day from the great state of Missouri, U.S.A. As far as I can tell I'm the only person in this area that works with gourds. Your designs have inspired me. Keep up the good work. May 31, 2003 8:52AM trish: hi bronii, i have spent the last 2 hrs looking through ur pics, they are amazing it has opened my eyes up thats for sure. trish March 14, 2003 5:10AM Delorece Elrod: When will you be coming to the states? Will you be giving any classes. Gourding is fun, I found a lady the other day out walking and just mentioned my gourd work and she said I grew gourds last year and they're piled in the barn, do you want some. Of course I've never seen a gourder that couldn't use more gourds. I asked the price and she said a lesson on how to do them. Thanks for sharing with me. March 9, 2003 2:31PM Delorece Elrod: Bronii, thank you so much for sharing your work. It is a delight to see the gourds you've done. Thanks also for sharing your seeds. I've gotten so many people interesting in planting gourds. People are amazed at the gourds I've done and the different gourds I've used. Thanks for sharing. February 21, 2003 1:32PM June - Gold Coast: Bronni, Wonderful work, and so varied. Loved your carving, vegetable dyed work, and the Opals are just magnificent. I'm very fortunate to have such a talented great friend. Keep up the gourd work! Love June February 20, 2003 8:10PM Carol Sharpe: Dear Bronni You have a unique style combined with imaginative freedom. The masterpiece of your dreams is yet to come. Good luck, enjoy creativity. Carol February 11, 2003 1:17PM Ann: Bronii, What a busy gal you have been this year! Hope you can give me some tips on chip carving in May! Love your dolphins, the inlaid opals and the "Keep of the Jewels"!!!!! You are a fantastic artist! February 10, 2003 6:46PM LaVonne: Hi Bronni, Love the new work. The Pine Vase is just stunning. Gold Embraces and Dark Nights I LOVE. I didn't know the dyes would go over paint so well. Great effect, keep up the wonderful work. Im looking forward to seeing more. February 8, 2003 3:14AM Sue Walters: These are wonderful Bronii! Very classy work. I look forward to seeing more, Sue:) February 7, 2003 7:47PM Bev: Bronii, your new gourds are beautiful. Love the dolphins. It appears to me to be looking inside the gourd at the swimming dolphins. Also the hearts candle is lovely. But they all are. Thanks for sharing. February 7, 2003 4:14PM Iris: All so pretty, Bronii. Your dolphins were so pretty and I loved the sand border....very innovative! Iris February 7, 2003 3:55PM MAUREEN DOWNIE: THEY ARE LOVELY, YOU MUST FEEL VERY PROUD OF YOUR WORK....JUST GORGOUS... MAUREEN.....(VIC) February 7, 2003 2:10PM Lisa Toth: Bronii, Your work is breathtaking. February 7, 2003 10:27AM Tammy Brown: Hi Bronii, Absolutely beautiful again!!! You do super work and love the pine needles. Thanks for sharing them. February 7, 2003 8:35AM Rose-Marie Berry: Bronni, I absolutely love the work you have done with the gourds. I would never be able to pick just one, I am happy with the ones we have, and I love the ones with the chips and feathers. You certainly area gifted person. And love the website pictures. Good Job Rose December 7, 2002 4:04PM Gourdessa: Stunning designs. What a talented artist you are. thanks for sharing your album with greatgourds. December 4, 2002 7:32AM ALICE: BRONII,,WOW,,AWESOME......YOU ARE A GREAT INSPIRATION...AS SOON AS MY THUMBS HEAL I'M GOING TO PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE...SO I CAN BE JUST LIKE YOU WHEN I GROW UP... December 2, 2002 7:49PM Nioni White Dove: Broni.. I loved every second of watching your slideshow. Your Gourds are amazing...and the music..one of my favorites. Thanks for showing it to us all. Nioni White Dove December 2, 2002 6:20PM Ann/winner: Bronii, Your chip carving is stunning. Very professional. I want them all:) December 2, 2002 2:06PM Maria: Bronii, your work is looking greater and greater everytime as you go on.You make me wants to start with gourds now.Almost done with my workshop. Thank you for sharing your work with us girly. Huggssss Luv ya Maria December 2, 2002 9:29AM Karen Caldwell: Love your work. Never thought of dropping dye in the carved area. Very dramatic. I'm off to sharpen my gouges. December 2, 2002 7:27AM Fred dunlap: Hey Bronii - - Just checked all your chip carving - - it is wonderful - - Yes, Yes, Yes, I AM going to try it SOON, Your gourdfriend in Kermit, Texas. Looking forward to meeting you at the gathering - - Fred December 2, 2002 6:50AM Sherry in Indy: Hi Bronii...I just spent over an hour looking at all your albums. What an enjoyable journey.Your talent is amazing! My dream is to someday visit your country...I guess I should plan on bringing an extra suitcase too! LOL...Thanks for sharing your creations with us...they are truly delightful!!! October 31, 2002 8:00AM LaVonne: Hi Bronii, Love your new chip carving work. The Peacock feather Gourd is stunning. I love Crazy! LOL You just keep amazing me. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see more! October 31, 2002 1:58AM Lynette Dawson: just revisited your new albums, I really love what your doing now with the chipping, the peacock feathers are stunning on that gourd, beautiful work Bronii, thank you so much for sharing it. October 30, 2002 7:55PM Delorece Elrod: Bronii, Everywhere I turn, there you are. Didn't know you were so well known when I sent my first email to you. When and how you had time to do all that work. You've tried about everything you can do with a gourd. It's good to talk to you and see your work. How is your mother. What about the sale of the house? Do you have several brothers and sisters? Good luck in selling the house. October 26, 2002 8:07AM Pat: Wow Bronii fantastic stuff. I especially love the inlays with my favorite being the turtle pin. I also like your pyro work, one of these days I will figure it out. Keep up the great work, Pat October 21, 2002 9:15PM Ginnie Derk: Bronii Your work is very lovely. I'm much impressed with your gourd growing too. Crazy is one of my favorite songs. I just sat and listened twice after looking and sighing over all your gourd garden. I wish for more growing room. July 20, 2002 3:17AM ANN/WINNER: Bronni, Your opal inlay work is simply breathtaking! I love the gourd magnet too. July 19, 2002 8:05PM Anna Roberts: I was just viewing the pictures. I think that the cut gourds with inset scene's are just beautiful. There sure is a lot of talent on your web site. July 9, 2002 9:02PM Bob Morrow: I have enjoyed your show very much . Love the music.The gourd candle holders with the heart cutouts were beautiful. I certainly can't be criticle of anything . Loved the pictures of the ,what we would call a swap meet.My goodness that country is pure heaven. The mayor is right.Thanks Bronii for the wonderful show . June 11, 2002 11:08AM Val Merton: Hi Bronii, I really enjoyed your albums. Great Art! I also enjoyed seeing a bit of australia. The market photos were great. Wish I could go. I live in Oregon. Val Merton June 11, 2002 11:03AM Tory: Bronii, Finally got around to looking at photos of YOUR gourds. I love all the ones you've shown us, but I guess my favorites are the Celtic pitcher (especially that great handle) and the chip carving. May 19, 2002 9:11AM Tory: Thanks for sharing these photos with club-gourd. I love the idea of painting INSIDE gourds. Argh! Must take a LOT of work sanding the inside enough to give a smooth painting surface. Please tell your friend her work is appreciated. May 19, 2002 8:57AM Rhoda: Hello Bronii, your friend Vicki's work is gorgeous. Her sculpting is a wonderful addition to the interior of the gourd...just fabulous to view! May 15, 2002 11:17AM Ann/Winner: Bronni, I love your new gourds with the 3D effect. And the lidded bowl's lid fits so well that I had to hunt to see the line! Such beautiful art. Thank you for sharing:) May 14, 2002 11:10PM Kaki\'s mudder: Beaut stuff old girl:)))...very impressed, and they have been saying for years that your good with your hands...lol:)) Look forward to seeing your showroom...KnK x May 10, 2002 5:49AM Tammy Brown: Hi Bronii, Tell your friend Vicki she's done a beautiful job with her gourds, as you have too. I couldn't resist visiting your other albums too, such fun to see so much great stuff. Thanks for sharing them!!!! May 9, 2002 6:08AM Sue Walters: Hi ya Bronii:) I've just had another chance to look at your work. Great stuff! Now I just have to get you burning more Sue:) May 7, 2002 8:53PM Jerry Lewis: Bronni, I can't believe I never signed your guestbook. I have looked at your art many,many times. It just keeps getting better. Must be the climate or the "roos" When are you going to come 'stateside' with your beautiful work and partisipate in a festival? You would be a big hit for sure. Jerry in Northridge, California May 4, 2002 1:01PM Rhoda: Bronii, wow that little jigsaw certainly did some magic things in your hands! Wonderful work, as usual :)) May 4, 2002 9:02AM Gary In Montana: Love those candle holders! You are doing some very nice things. Keep at it. I'd love to see more. Gary In Montana May 4, 2002 8:32AM Bev in Mich. {GG}: Broni, All of your art work is beautiful, but I especially like the Black Beauty & the Mask. Also enjoyed the photos of your gourd garden. Will be looking fwd. to more of your art work. April 28, 2002 2:36PM Julie Harris: Bronii, Love the pine needle coil. It is absolutely wonderful. Great Work!!!! April 26, 2002 6:30PM Sharon: OPPS........For the first time coiling, that is one fabulous piece of work. I would think you have been coiling for years! Sharon in IN www.picturetrail.com/alteredgourds April 26, 2002 6:00AM Colleen: Hey Bronii, Beautiful work. Your coiling is gorgeous and Black Beauty with her lariat "frame" is out of this world. April 26, 2002 12:20AM LYNETTE: Bronii: Wow, your new gourd are really nice, I love the black beauty it sure is a beauty. the needle work looks like it's really hard to do, but it sure is pretty. thank you for sharing your wonderful art work. Lynette April 25, 2002 10:16PM Barbara: You do such beautiful work! I love the pine needles.... Great ART:-) April 25, 2002 10:16PM Tammy Brown: Hi Bronii and welcome back. Looks like you had a great time, I just loved the gourd worm and gourd hill. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful pictures with us April 19, 2002 3:43PM Tracie Taylor: Bronii, I work at the Danish Flower Art Complex, in the cafe. I love the creations you do with gourds. I also have a bit to do with gourds. I hope you come and have a coffee and something to eat, and maybe we will Gourd-Talk. April 17, 2002 1:48AM Sharon from Danish Flower Art Complex: Hi Bronni, keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing you next time you visit us. April 9, 2002 2:00AM Susan Chuck: Bronii, thanks so much for sharing your Gourd Father with us. He looks huggable! I just love the way gourds are growing everywhere!! and the Tee Pee? I wana grow one, what a great Idea and look at the space you save. When it gets to hot, just take a cool one and go under!! March 22, 2002 10:25AM Beve in Kansas: Bronii....great artistry in your gourds. You mentioned the ones you fashioned from other artists tutorials. Well, there is a tutorial out there on broken gourds and lacing them together...."maybe that is 'Tragedy's' destiny. Keep sharing your great work. March 18, 2002 8:28PM Colleen: Great gourds! Great photos! Black Beauty is totally awesome !!! March 17, 2002 10:17AM Jay Arrasmith: Bronii, My gosh, is that you in the Gourdshirt?!!! Wow, that picture made me shead of tear of delight!! Great satisfaction in seeing my artwork go over oceans I have never seen and to such a deserving Artist and Craftswoman.....Bronii, I Love your Guord Art.....All beautifully done...I will have to have a picture with my gourds, with my shirt on for you to see.....here in Cedar Falls, Iowa......Sincerely, Jay Arrasmith :-) March 17, 2002 2:09AM Keeblerng: Very cool ideas!!! I am so impressed! Keep up the beautiful work!! March 14, 2002 9:35PM Julie Harris: Bronii, Excellent new work. Each piece is a thing of beauty. March 14, 2002 10:32AM Rhoda: Bronii, wonderful work...as usual :0) I really like the cut on the Black Beauty bowl, what a nice variety...great! March 14, 2002 9:33AM Julie L. Dunn: Very NICE work,,Beautiful, You are very talented!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see more!!!!! March 14, 2002 7:08AM Tammy Brown: Wow!!!! What beautiful creations you have made. I really love the rippled sand one. Outstanding on all of them. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. March 14, 2002 6:43AM Gary: Just love all your work. All those nice big beautiful gourds made me drool a bit. I live in Montana USA (way up north - not, too, far from Canada). If you like, you can see some of my stuff at http://picturetrail.com/garysstuff March 7, 2002 3:20PM Diane Swenson: OOPS Broni, found it. It was right there in front of me. Beautiful work. Diane February 23, 2002 7:52AM Diane Swenson: Broni, what a wonderful tour of your gourd patch. I loved the presentation and the music set it off perfectly. Know you are proud of the great crop of gourds. However, I couldn't figure out how to view the other gourds that you have crafted. Guess I missed something. Diane February 23, 2002 7:51AM Susan Chuck: Broni, What a wonderful tour of your homeland and life! I enjoyed all the art and the different things you have done. Your weaving is grand and burning truly lovely! I have to tell you though, if I ever see that many gourds in one place I will think I have died and gone to gourd heaven!!! And if I ever see a giant one I will die for sure!! It must be wonderful to be in a place where they will grow so big and beautiful. In Oregon we are not so lucky. some years we get some and some we don't. keep up the beautiful work!! Susan Chuck Hillsboro, Oregon February 21, 2002 11:20AM Rhoda: Bronii, your gourdpatch is wonderful! They look so fabulous hanging from the tressle...good job girl!! February 21, 2002 7:44AM Ann/Winner: Broni, Your gourds are such a delight. You do everything well...chip carving, painting, coiling and growing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos of Wangi February 21, 2002 7:08AM bev: You have some great ideas for gourds and your site is awesome. Loved the music. I live in Oklahoma USA and have grown gourds for several years. January 2, 2002 5:23PM Jan Browne: Hi, finally found your site, checked it out, just as much fun and enjoyment as before. New gourds are super. You must work very hard to produce as many great finished product. Fun to see your gourd farms,etc. I took some in when away in the state of Idaho, Boise area. It is really a big artform in our South West, a lot with native Indian designs.You do a great job. Jan Browne December 12, 2001 10:11PM dan stalker: Hi Bronii, I loved your geometric work - very striking, indeed. dan November 20, 2001 5:17AM Suzanne: Bronii, Your new gourds are wonderful, looks like you've been very busy. I especially like the geometric ones. Thanks for sharing November 19, 2001 10:23PM Julie: You just continue to outdo yourself. Beautiful work. I couldn't pick one that I like the best...they are all fabulous!! November 19, 2001 5:16PM Maria: Bronii your new gourds are just lovely.I love the one with the Native design.You are sooo good in wood carving.I have not tried it yet. Thanks for sharing hun, Love them all.Love the snow man too it is cute. Huggss Maria November 19, 2001 4:43PM Bill Wood: very good web site Bronni..Loved it all.. November 19, 2001 4:26PM Tammy Brown: Wow Bronii, what very beautiful work you have done, and so versitle. I can't decide on a favorite, they are all so great. Thanks for sharing with the list, you are truly a talented person. November 19, 2001 8:16AM Barb and Jean: We enjoyed your wonderful creative gourd art. We live near Oroville Lake in Northern California,U.S. and are just beginners with gourd art. B & J November 3, 2001 12:50PM Jeanne Daw: Hi Bronii, This is Gin from gourd newbies. i finally got back to view you album. I really enjoyed it. You have a creative mind. I loved your work. Buffy is cute too. My mom and dad have a dog named Buffy too. Keep gourding girly,looks like you have a great setup.Gin October 12, 2001 2:03PM Susan Johnson: A hello from Southwest Missouri. I loved looking at your pictures. I have always wanted to visit Australia and the picture of your home makes it look very inviting. You have given me some great ideas. Thank you. September 29, 2001 4:43AM Colleen: Me again.....I just looked at your Wangi Gourd Parlor and the beautiful view you have of the lake. Heavenly !!!!1 September 8, 2001 10:48AM Colleen: Bronni, The Dolphin Vase you made your friend is "to die for." Just gorgeous!! All of your work is great. You truly are branching out and I always admire people's chip carving because I can't do it well and have given up. Thanks for sharing your work. September 8, 2001 10:39AM lynn: Bronii, Your "gourdie dolls" are darling. I'll bet the kids do love them.. good idea. Also interesting combining the painted dolphin scenes with chip-carving. I also like the snowmen with the music buttons. I bought out our local stores supply on sale, so will be adding the buttons to various Christmas things too. You have such a nice variety of gourds. Great work Bronii. September 7, 2001 1:10PM Maria: Bronii, I love all your gourds on the creation2001.Great work on the musical gourds.I also love the necklaces.They are sooo cute. Thanks for showing i enjoy viewing your photos. Hugggss Maria September 7, 2001 8:56AM Rhoda: Bronii, your creativity never ceases to amaze me. I just love everything in the 2001 album!! Great work. September 7, 2001 8:50AM Fred Dunlap: Bronii - - Have looked through all your pictures -- they are just wonderful - even like the music - it is beautiful too. you have wonderful ideas. Would love to meet you some day - - your gourdfriend in Kermit, Texas - -Fred Dunlap August 1, 2001 3:22PM Rhoda: Bronii, I have thoroughly enjoyed my stroll through the gourd farm! You and Buffy look like you are in gourd heaven:) July 22, 2001 4:26PM Betty: What wonderful pictures, enjoyed viewing them. Gourd heaven!! We raise gourds and sell them also. They were displayed very nicely; how could anyone resist buying!! July 22, 2001 2:03AM lynn: I love seeing your set-ups at the various markets. Your gourds and displays are wonderful. July 17, 2001 7:26AM Pat Wilkinson: Hi there: Your gourds are wonderful, and I really enjoyed seeing your sit up at the fairs. You have them arranged great. Keep up the good work. Pat Wilkinson July 12, 2001 9:13PM Margaret: Hi Bronii! I love them all and you do such a variety of techniques! The flame burning is very interesting and gives an almost natural look to the gourds. Thanks for sharing the fsmily and show pics with us, too. June 11, 2001 8:13AM Lynette Dawson: Bronii: Very nice albums, & your gourds are really versatile, nice work! I love your frames, where & how'd you dodat? Is that wool that is weaved onto the rims of your bowls? very striking.I love your bravery on the flame burnt gourds,very pretty.Lynette June 7, 2001 4:58AM Rhoa: It is me again, the woven and coiled bowl is fantastic!! May 26, 2001 7:14PM Rhoda: Bronii, Outstanding! What a terrific idea, you are so clever. Also, your presentation is wonderful. Rhoda May 26, 2001 8:44AM