Gourds, How to paint in North Carolina

These gourds are from the beautiful garden that my husband Thom plants every year at the “Marigold Plantation”. He plants the gourds, harvest and clean them for me to paint. Contact Us.

The gourds in America have been used throughout history, starting with the native Indians and the colonial people. They were important domestic tools, including bottle gourds, musical instruments, birdhouses to attract purple martins, which provided bug control for agriculture and many more. Today we continue planting the gourds in North Carolina, and they are a basic source of artistic inspiration.

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How to paint a “NC Landscape in the 1800’s” Gourd.
This gourd was inspired by the beautiful landscape and historical towns from the 1800’s in North Carolina. My husband Thom and I, loves to travel in North Carolina. Visiting the old south, learning about the way of life of this historical times. Their homes, the way they farmed their land, their family life and the heritage they left behind. Click here for steps, supply and colors >>

“How to paint a Sunflower Gourd”.
This gourd was inspired by the beautiful sunflowers that my husband Thom plants every year at the “Marigold Plantation”. Vibrant harmonies of yellows and gold. Click here for steps, supply and colors >>

“Gourd Necklaces by Clina Polloni”
Give your love ones a gift of art, inspired by the artistic gourds created by the native Indians and the colonial people of North Carolina. Learn more >>

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Clina’s paintings are for sale at her studio, The Cotton Company, The Renaissance Centre for The Arts in Wake Forest and The Franklin County Art Council in Louisburg NC.