Junior gourd artist

Challenger Early High School freshman Brant Randle (pictured) earned the Best of Division (Category Y-4) award at the 29th Annual Lone Star Gourd Festival and Art Show in Dripping Springs, Texas. Brant is new to gourd artistry and his winning creation, “Turtle Flow,” was only the second gourd he has painted. This type of creativity has a dedicated family of artists, many of whom are members of the Texas Gourd Society, a nonprofit organization that promotes creating art from gourds and hosts annual competitions for the artists. Brant learned this unique skill from family friends and former neighbors Blanche and Roy Cavarretta who are now gourd artists with Gravel Road Arts in Hallettsville, Texas. Art has always been a relaxing hobby for Brant and an enjoyable break from studying. Last year, he helped design and create a paper mâché entry for the 2024 Houston Art Car parade.

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