Marsha Gee

I was born in Upstate New York and moved with my family to the Southwest at an early age. Influenced by the unique beauty and culture of the area, I began painting in oils and pastel drawings at 13. I studied art at the University of New Mexico in the 60’s, but gave it up for a 35-year career in banking.

I began creating gourd art in brightly colored, folk art chickens from small gourds. The inspired teachings of a local gourd artist encouraged experimentation with different techniques for decorating gourds and awakened a true passion in me for gourds and gourd art. I have been working with gourds since 2003 and recently retired to devote more of my energies to this pursuit.

“I get very excited about gourds! Each uniquely-shaped and textured gourd presents endless opportunities for artist expression.”


I was born in Upstate New York and moved with my family to the Southwest at an early age. Influenced by the unique beauty and culture of the area, I began painting in oils and pastel drawings at 13. I studied art at the University of New Mexico in the 60’s, but gave it up for a 35-year career in banking. I began creating gourd art in brightly colored, folk art chickens from small gourds. The inspired teachings of a local gourd artist encouraged experimentation with different techniques for decorating gourds and awakened a true passion in me for gourds and gourd art. I have been working with gourds since 2003 and recently retired to devote more of my energies to this pursuit. “I get very excited about gourds! Each uniquely-shaped and textured gourd presents endless opportunities for artist expression.”
Contact information for Marsha Gee: 505-792-8798 gedgee@nmia.com