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Harvesting Gourd Art
Since carving gourd creates a fine dust that contains mold particles that can
harm your respiratory system, wearing a surgical mask and protective glasses is
highly recommended. (The cost of a good mask - not a paper one -- is equivalent
to the cost of a doctor's visit.)
  Color painting is the most prevalent way of decorating
gourd. After drawing elaborate patterns on the gourd shell, the artist
incorporates bright colors to create a beautifully painted gourd. Color painting
involves both the calligraphy and painting techniques: The painted gourd is not
only a work of art, but also a color painting.
The delicate images painted or carved into gourds are more than just carvings
-- each gourd tells a story. Inspecting most gourds closely, one will find that
the represented themes include festivities, landscapes and daily life.
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