About the Artist

Louise Bezark

Louise McGowan Bezark felt an immediate connection when she caught sight of her first calabash. That memorable introduction to the earthy Lagenaria siceraria, otherwise known as a “gourd,” evolved into nearly two decades of an expanding artistic voice.

“Creating with gourds offers such a diverse range of artistic processes. I can use all or a fraction of various sizes and shapes of raw gourds in unlimited ways. Their rich organic nature ensures that I am never bored. Working with gourds to create fine art brings so much joy and always delivers me smack into my creative center.”

Most of Louise’s design work begins with what each raw gourd reveals of itself. While she can use her accomplished technical skills along the process, each unique gourd ultimately leads the way. Often there are detours. 

She uses her love of alchemy to paint her gourds with fire. Pyro engraving is one of the most enjoyable steps of all of her design work. Louise is uniquely skilled at carving and finishing, and combines positive and negative space with remarkably unique results. It is that fine balance of professional precision and “un-gourd” like vision that is the hallmark of her work. 

Louises Journey Vessel collectors often describe her creations as “radiating an energy of love, compassion, awareness and light.” They attest to Louise McGowan Bezark truly finding her soul’s purpose through her art. Her love affair with the earthy gourd is alive and growing.

What her clients say:

“Louise’s art is beautiful and unique. It exudes serenity and encourages introspection.”

“Louise’s vessels are exquisite – all of them. I am fortunate to own her piece entitled “Empty” which was features in the California State Fair Fine Arts Division. It not only is beautifully crafted, it’s spiritual essence is radiant.”

“When she creates, she infuses her work with more than beauty, they are infused with her heart and blessings as well. Forever a cherished gift for oneself or for a loved one.”