sycamore bowl inspired by Mark Baker

Eye catching finish on the top jason, are the radial line carved? (hard to pick from the photo)
well done
Pete

Hey Mark love the carved area of radial lines. Very nice

Jason,

You say this is inspired by Mark Baker. Have you looked into the works done by Al Stirt? Google his work and you may find more inspiration there.

PS - he also teaches (in case you get the opportunity)

Very nice turning!

Tom

Jason-

Of the three posted, this one is my favorite. Outstanding.

Gary

Hi Guys, it's very kind of you all to comment - I can see this has attracted some interest!

Peter - Yes they are carved, with a proxon carver and V gouge. I did this freehand but I'm thinking of trying another bowl similar to this using a home made indexing ring (maybe 72 index places?). i wasn't happy with the way the lines stop inexactly on the inner rim and i was thinking of using masking fluid as a guide for where to stop. I'll have to post up my next efforts.
Tom - Ive heard of Al Stirt but wasn't familiar with his work - thanks for the heads up, the carved bowls on his gallery are unbelievable! I love it when you look at what someone else has turned and get completely blown away by it! I just have to convince my wife to go on holiday to Vermont next year ;-)
regards J