About us
This site features the work of Diane Piccola, an artist creating unique, one of a kind treasures, all made from the over 30 varieties of hard shelled gourds. In 2001 at THE INTERNATIONAL GOURD ART FESTIVAL in Fallbrook CA., her doll "Batika" was featured on the cover of the program and created much activity and comment. Diane was also a guest on the Carol Duvall Show on H.G.T.V. and displayed and described the "Gourd Pins" she created. Last year we participated in several shows, festivals and galleries and had a wonderful year. More current items of interest on the Gourd News page.
I have exhibited at the following art shows and galleries:
The Welburn International Gourd Art Festival, Fallbrook, California
The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, Michigan,
The Grand Galleria, Escondido, California
Welburn Gallery, Fallbrook, California
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center, California
The Designer Workshop, La Jolla, CA,
The Arboretum Gourd Fair, Los Angeles, California,
The National Gourd Fine Art Show, Art & Cultural Center, Fallbrook, CA,
Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild Art Fair, Rancho Santa Fe, California,
The Artists Gallery, Escondido, California
Visions In Art Gallery, Vista, California,
The Artisans Gallery, Escondido, California
San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, California,
Janika Designs International Fashion Bazaar, Carlsbad,CA
Jasmin Galleries, La Jolla. CA,
The Gallery at Bazaar Del Mundo, Old Town San Diego
The Gugliotta Gallery, Apollo Beach, Florida.
The Ruskin Seafood Festival, Ruskin FL
Manatee Art Festival, Apollo Beach FL
Jazzy Ladies Wearable Art Fashion Show, Bradenton FL
Lakewood Ranch Fine Art Show, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Riverside Club Art Show, Ruskin FL
Gourd Creations Gallery, Ruskin FL
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Diane Piccola was born in Detroit Michigan, and now resides in Vista,California..She is a graduate of the Meinzinger School of Art
and is a member of the American and California Gourd Society. She creates her work using only organic & natural media. All work is hand made and hand painted. Pieces are all unique one of a kind creations from natures palette of beauty.
