The finished Lilac Leaf

The finished Lilac Leaf.  This was a commission for Norman Stevens.  I presented this to him last night (Friday, June 29, 2018) at the opening of the Exhibition, Celebrating 85, The Stevens Collection.  All hand-carved and painted, I worked exclusively on this piece for two weeks, so that it would be finished in time to present to him in person.  He loved it!

Binh Pho Coming Here!

I am honored to host a world-class woodturning artist, Binh Pho on June 12 & 13, 2010. His work can be viewed here, at his website: http://www.angelfire.com/il2/binhpho/

On Saturday, he will be demonstrating how he creates his thin-walled woodturned vessels by piercing them with high speed dental drill bits. Then using airbrushes, he paints scenes that depict events or stories drawn from his life.

On Sunday, a fortunate few will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop, learning the techniques he uses to create his unique works or art.

And yes, I am a fortunate one :^)

I am sooooo looking forward to this, as I have been an admirer of his work since I became addicted to woodturning almost ten years ago. Need to go clean up my studio now!

I just confirmed the forecast for the upcoming holiday weekend, and we'll be starting out with some beautiful fall weather! So there's nothing to keep you from getting out and enjoying it. And while you're out, make sure you stop by my Open Studio. Below are a few more samples of Bruce and Jill's artwork that you'll find this weekend, Saturday through Monday, (October 10-12) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.







Jill will have the above two original watercolors, framed and matted, on display. I had a private showing of these last night, and they're really spectacular!




O.K., you're probably wondering, "Where's the woodturning photos?" Come to my open studio! Photos are great, but there's something very tactile about wood...you want to pick up the piece...it's warm....turn it over in your hands....your palm follows the curve, smooth as a baby's bottom...

Yes, come to the studio and you can pick up and hold any woodturning you'd like. Maybe you'll like a piece so much that it just has to go home with you. Well, that can be arranged.