a few glances from around the shop

Posted on May 18, 2012 in Projects in progress | Comments Off on a few glances from around the shop

a few glances from around the shop

  a few glances from around the shop

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conductor’s baton and box

Posted on May 18, 2012 in Finished projects | Comments Off on conductor’s baton and box

conductor’s baton and box

  these were made for a special commission

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Mahler Kaleidoscope

Posted on Dec 18, 2010 in Finished projects | Comments Off on Mahler Kaleidoscope

Mahler Kaleidoscope

The title of this piece was inspired by Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. This is one of the three largest Kaleidoscopes I have built. It features a three mirrored interior which provides a seemingly three-dimensional view, and what I call the “spiky orb.” It is built from a mosaic of many different woods, and the base is mainly Black Walnut. The mirrors and optics were made by Jonathan Eaton.

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Recent Bowls

Posted on Dec 17, 2010 in Finished projects | Comments Off on Recent Bowls

Recent Bowls

These bowls are a representation of some of my more recent turnings. Counterclockwise from the top: an overview of a few different designs,  the three bowls are Mesquite wedding bowls made for dear friends, the flat top bowl, dubbed “guitar Bowl” is Maple and sports a clean and sharp outer edge, the bowl (with block) was turned for an exhibition at  the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, the final picture is Cherry and Maple from “Mom’s Series.”

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Maple, Cherry, and Purpleheart Wall Art

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Maple, Cherry, and Purpleheart Wall Art

Maple, Cherry, and Purpleheart Wall Art. This piece represents a section of the San Juan River in Northern New Mexico and was inspired by a fishing trip. It is built in relief, the “river” is Purpleheart, the surrounding “land” is Birdseye Maple, and the thin frame is cherry.

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