Posts Tagged ‘Artwork’

You have to see Nellie Whitener’s Latest Ostrich Eggshell Carving.

Many of you have seen Nellie Whitener’s artwork designs in Profitable Hobbies Featured Artist Gallery.

The response we had when we featured some of her artwork was terrific. She is an amazing artist.

If you missed her feature artist video, you can see it right here – Watch it Now.

Nellie just send in a few pictures of her latest Ostrich Egg Carving to share with our network. (It is also an amazing work of art!)

As I added the recent eggshell carving to our Eggshell Art Gallery, I realized that…..(it’s almost embarrassing!)

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Gourd Art – Designs and Decoration

Gourd art is quickly becoming a popular favorite amongst many in our artists network.

Marilyn Sunderland put on a great presentation on gourd art designs and decoration last night as part of Profitable Hobbies Free Webinar Series.

During the presentation, Marilyn Sunderland went through all the necessary steps to add design, colors and special touches to turn any ordinary gourd into a work of art to be admired by all. She uses both engraving systems, electric and high speed to get the effects she desires, and save time in the process.

The electric engraving systems are great for cutting out and removing larger amounts of material, while the high speed engraving systems are used to produce unmatched detail in the artwork. Marilyn proceeds to add color and personality with various stains and paints.

“Is that really a Gourd? Like, out of the Garden?” – If I had a dime for everytime our members have heard that over the years.

“Yep, just an ordinary Gourd from the garden, with an artists touch.”

Many of last night’s attendees to the free webinar were shocked when Marilyn mentioned that some of her gourd art is priced up to $5000 each. Though it shouldn’t be a big surprise to anyone that has seen her gourd designs.

Keep up the great work Marilyn, we look forward to seeing more unbelievable gourd designs from you in the near future.

The recording of the presentation is now available inside The I&E Network for members to view at your convenience.

More Eggshell Art and Scrimshaw sent in by Nellie Whitener.

Here are some additional pictures of Nellie’s artwork.

Please click on the pictures in the carousel above to view larger.

Steve Bartholomew is truly an Artist in Wood. He is reaching farther and farther in his wood carving and engraving artwork and producing some beautiful works of art. Steve produces items such as LDS Temple plaques, custom electrical cover plates, artistic wildlife carvings (including some great taxidermy stands), custom engraved gunstocks and other wood carving projects.

Steve has extensive experience working with wood. He has owned a cabinet shop for many years where he produces custom cabinets for all types of projects.

Artist In Wood

Taxidermy Stand - Custom Carved

Temple Engraving

Steve is now spending more and more time combining his wood working ability with his artistic talents, and as you can see, he is progressing in leaps and bounds.

We look forward to seeing what Steve will come up with next.