Peyton Art Work Studio

The "design" of this series is based on Anasazi ("Ancient Ones" is the "polite" translation; "Ancient Enemies" is the more literal translation) pottery designs. I have a huge fascination with southwest art and love the simplicity of the geometric designs of the Anasazi. All of the gourds are embellished with porcupine quills which are intended to portray a "war-like" appearance in appreciation for the literal translation of Anasazi. Also, I find the use of positive and negative space (which I believe is enhanced by the simple colors of white, black and now Red) allows the simple "geometry" to appear more complicated but still "flow".

"Coiled" (2009) - SOLD

 "Turquoise Rattler" (2009) - Recently awarded SECOND place, "Land Animals Class" at the 2009 Lone Star Gourd Festival in Fredericksburg, TX. Available at the Saret Gallery in Sonoma, CA.

 "Crimson Rattler" (2009)

"Samurai at the Ready" (2008) - My personal favorite!

"Dazed & Konfuz'd" (2009) - SOLD

 "Tribal Plaid" (2009) - Available at the Saret Gallery in Sonoma, CA.

"Tribal" (2008) - SOLD

"Ike" (2008) - SOLD

"Two-Faced" (2008) - Awarded Honorable Mention, 2008 Independents Show at the Art Center of Corpus Christi

"Beady-Eyed" (2008)

"Anasazi Warrior" (2008)

"Red Warrior" (2008) - Available at the Saret Gallery in Sonoma, CA.

"Tradition" (2008) - SOLD

"Turquoise Tradition" (2008) - SOLD