Judy Richie Gourd Art
Judy Richie was our November, 2014 Featured Artist
We are pleased to present our November featured artist: Judy Richie – creator of fine sculpture from the organic shapes of gourds.
In the hands of a true artist, even the humblest of materials can become fine art—a principle embodied by Judy Richie and her award-winning gourd sculpture.
The gourd sculpture of Judy Richie
Gourds are relatives of pumpkins and squash that have been grown since antiquity for use as dippers and containers. But in her Kerrville, Texas studio, Judy transforms these simple fruits into masks, vessels, and kachinas to the delight of collectors nationwide.
Her process is as organic as the materials themselves. “I design directly on to the gourd and it evolves into the finished piece,” Judy says. “Gourds have a mind of their own. I’ll set out to do one thing and the gourd tells me something else!”
The artist’s technique
Judy achieves her designs with decidedly modern technology using Dremels, wood burners, and other power tools to transform the gourds into the finished art. “One of my favorite Christmas gifts was a six-inch belt sander,” the artist says.
The artist also employs extensive hand-embellishment in her sculptural art, including acrylics, oils, wood dyes, alcohol-based dyes, crushed gemstones, and cabochons, among other materials. Many of her creations feature meticulous pine needle hand-coiling, a process Judy performs start-to-finish from pine needle preparation to finished work.

Splash of Color, 12 inches tall, by Judy Richie
The resilience of gourd art
Collectors take note: The dried gourds are not only beautiful, but also are resilient and resistant to insects or decay. “A dried gourd has a hard cellular structure like wood,” Judy says. Prices of Judy’s work range from $300 to $2,500.
Please contact the gallery with any questions you may have. You can read more about Judy and see her works in our gallery, on her artist page: Judy Richie artist page
Tubac Spring Art Walk event: Painting and sculpture show and sale with Albert Dreher and Kathy Anderson
Featured artists: Tucson painter Albert Dreher and figurative bronze sculptor Kathy Anderson
Art fans–make sure and come by the gallery during Spring Art Walk to see new works and meet the artists, March 15 – 16, 2014
Visitors to historic Tubac will enjoy a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of March 15 & 16, 2014. Albert and Kathy will be in our gallery from 1 to 5pm both days.
About ArtWalk
ArtWalk is a weekend celebration of art! Tubac comes alive with art and creativity that gives visitors an opportunity to meet artists first-hand at the village’s galleries and studios. Art lovers can find watercolors, oil paintings, sculpture, pottery, metalwork, and fine jewelry.
ArtWalk hours are 10am to 5pm daily, with free admission. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit www.tubacaz.com.

“Light from Midheaven” by Albert Dreher • oil wash
Questions? Please contact us for more information: Contact Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise Gallery
Exciting sculpture show during the Tubac Spring Art Walk
Sculpture fans: come by the gallery during Spring Art Walk
See new works and meet the artists, March 17 – 18, 2012
Featured artists: bronze sculptors Carol Ruff Franza and Warren Cullar, steel sculptor Jerry Harris and gourd sculptor Judy Richie
Visitors to historic Tubac will enjoy a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of March 17 & 18, 2012.
About ArtWalk
Tubac comes alive during ArtWalk! The event is a weekend celebration of art and creativity that gives visitors an opportunity to meet artists first-hand at the village’s galleries and studios. Art lovers can find watercolors, oil paintings, sculpture, pottery, metalwork, and fine jewelry.
ArtWalk hours are 10am to 5pm daily, with free admission. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit www.tubacaz.com.
We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? Please contact us for more information: Contact Rogoway Turquoise Tortoise Gallery
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