turning of the week

Sugar Maple Burl Vessel by John Jordan is my choice for this week's featured turning. I was first attracted to the perfectly proportioned symmetry of this beautiful burl hollow form, but what really grabbed my attention is the delicate surface texturing that, at first glance, looks as though it...

“Macadamia Nut Natural Edge Bowl” by Emiliano Achaval is my choice for the turning of the week. The curve elevated by inconspicuous feet set under the flowing rim make this piece rock. Emiliano achieved the marvelous rim by seeing what nature provided and then selecting the centers to let the...

This week's turning of the week goes to Nature's Memento: Milkweed by the talented Linda Ferber. I have enjoyed watching Linda's evolution as an artist since her well-deserved retirement from the AAW main office. Her "Nature's Memento: Milkweed" piece combines several elements that all come...

“Wood Ffolkkes – A Community” by Donna Banfield is my selection for this week. This collection of “Ffolkkes” checks all the boxes for me – forms, textures, and beautiful blending of colors. Each piece has its own personality – but together they form a more beautiful “Community”. Well done, Donna.

As for my thoughts for choosing “Corazon Bowl” by Kalia Kliban, it just struck me as having a simple elegance to it. Sometimes, it doesn't take much to cross the threshold from mundane to great eye appeal, and this one has what it takes.

Dream Horses #2 by Breck Whitworth is my choice for the turning of the week for June 28, 2021. This piece has a lot of parts that come together seamlessly for a marvelous piece that will grace someone’s home. The curve of the form, flawless surface, color, curve of the picture panel, the...