This hand-painted gourd featuring LOTS of cute kitties was created by Kathe Stark. Isn’t it amazing?! Kathe was extremely kind to paint a gourd just to support 1CaT, and we are very grateful! The kitties are colorful and fun, and Kathe has enhanced the top of the gourd with beige- and turquoise-colored glass beads. Berle first met Kathe online when we were doing a training session for our first auction two years ago, and now we are fast friends. She is part of the animal rescue scene in Las Cruces, where she has lived for a while. Upon relocating to New Mexico from the Midwest, Kathe was fascinated by gourds, and their possibilities for creative endeavors. “Gourds are a unique natural product, seemingly waiting to be enhanced.” As Kathe states, “The individual personality of each gourd guides the creative effort, pointing toward a design that will utilize the unique surface of each gourd instead of trying to cover it. Whether working on a vessel or mask, I strive to achieve timeless design, a respect for nature, and the rich Native American history of the Southwest.” Kathe has excelled in her gourd art. She is self-taught, and has experienced many trials and errors. But her work “has evolved to include wood-burned and carved designs adorned with stones, shells, ink, dyes, paints, pine needles, and feathers, and whatever else speaks to me. A pronounced tremor in my dominant hand poses challenges, but, as with all things, perseverance prevails.” Even with her tremor, we hope Kathe is able to continue creating her beautiful gourd art for many years to come. The estimated value of Kathe’s lovely gourd entitled “Fancy Felines” is $400.

Condition:

Excellent - no condition issues of any kind.
Size:
8" H X ~12.5" Diameter