Inspired by the magical Southwest, Margaret spends hours dreaming up creations on gourd canvases only nature can create. With the help of pyrography, carving, dyes, paints and a cornucopia of beads, precious stones, feathers and horsehair, her gourds are turned into creations of art. Most known for her kachinas and masks, she will tell you she still does not have a specialty because of the possibilities of her art.
Because of the time required for each piece, Margaret only participates in a couple of art shows a year. She sells out of her home studio where she also teaches six or seven classes a year. A self taught artist, Margaret enjoys sharing her love of art with her students. She resides in Rio Verde, AZ and is a member of the American Gourd Society, the Arizona Gourd Society, and the Verdes Art League.
Margaret manages the Fountain Hills Artists Gallery in Fountain Hills, AZ and serves as Vice President on the gallery’s Board of Directors. She was a founding member of On the Edge Gallery in Scottsdale and serves on their Board also. Her art is shown in both galleries.
“African Trilogy I,” carved and painted gourd, head is authentic carving from Africa, 22” x 18”
“Mudhead Mask,” gourd with tablita rusted, precious stones, deer antlers and feather, 22” x 30”
“Warrior,” two gourds create the figure, deer antlers, leather used for decoration, 35” x 14”
“Hunter’s Maiden,” deerskin and feathers adorn maiden, created to hang on wall, 32” x 23”