May people ask, "What is the difference between art and craft?" In this case it's Gourd Art Vs. Gourd Craft. Gourds are often associated with craft instead of art, and so a definition of the difference is often useful. This is in no way intended as a judgment statement that one is better than the other. They are simply different and both have their function

Art: one of a kind creation by an individual; something that is not repeated,

 is original; can be functional or non-functional

Craft: a mass or multi produced item, by an individual; something that is repeated,

 not unique; can be functional or non-functional

A Gourd Artist is someone who creates one of a kind, original,

unique items using gourds as the medium.

A Gourd Crafter is someone who creates many copies of an item,

using gourds as the medium.

He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.

He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.
St Francis of Assisi

The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.
Dale Carnegie

Art is not a thing; it is a way.
Elbert Hubbard

The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away.  
Paul Strand

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