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David Wyke

Mother and Child

  • Media owner David Wyke
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This was a hollow log I had looked at for several months and wondering if I could turn it safely. I search the internet for “turning a hollow log” and was unable to find anything. Walked by it one day and decided to try it.Unable to get above 650 rpm’s due to balance and was limited on shape due to the hollow part on the inside.Decided to paint the outside since the grain was nothing special, leave the inside natural after cleaning it up, and added a small hollow form to the inside.I have mixed emotions about this piece, part of me likes it and part of me doesn’t. Size is 12-1/4” tall x 10-1/2
I think that this is very creative and unique. It has a very futuristic feel to it
 
I have no mixed emotions! I think its a fantastic piece! As soon as I saw it my first thought was mother and child. Great job David ! Is the small hf attached in some way?
 
I have no mixed emotions! I think its a fantastic piece! As soon as I saw it my first thought was mother and child. Great job David ! Is the small hf attached in some way?
Thanks Ted. The small HF is epoxied in place. I had to carve a space for it to sit.
It was a tough decision whether to add the small HF or leave it natural. I looked at pictures of it both ways for weeks!
 
That would be a good name. This is a really outstanding piece David.
 

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David Wyke
Date added
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Comment count
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Device
Apple iPhone 12
Aperture
ƒ/1.6
Focal length
4.2 mm
Exposure time
1/558 second(s)
ISO
32
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
IMG_3200.jpeg
File size
391.2 KB
Date taken
Sun, 28 September 2025 7:55 PM
Dimensions
1440px x 1920px

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