Hewitt, 53, from a 60-acre family ranch north of San Diego, recalls how her great-grandmother used to place objects on the dining room table for Hewitt and her cousins to draw. This practice not only kept the children occupied but also served as a family talent search among a lineage of painters, jewelry makers, and gourd artists. “Draw what you see and not what you know,” the family matriarch advised, instilling a focus on realism that continues to shape Hewitt’s artistic approach.
Hewitt and her mother, Pamala Prueitt, both based in Hixson, specialize in crafting art from gourds, a tradition deeply rooted in their Native American heritage. With Choctaw and Blackfoot ancestry, their artistic techniques and materials reflect an ancestral legacy, merging cultural heritage with contemporary artistry.
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