My choice for this week's featured turning is Meadow Lark Symphony by Bill Clark @billclark. It's always a pleasure to see Bill's nature scenes burned and colored on his signature jar forms. This one is about as good as it gets.
I can relate to the pleasure of waking up to the symphony of song birds. Especially when the season is changing from Winter to Spring, it's a signal of life and vitality anew. I've spent many nights/mornings outside, and though not too many have been near wheat fields, this piece really brings back positive memories. I really appreciate the barbed wires that encircle the jar. Not only is it relevant to the night jar, but it represents a functional interaction between human infrastructure and nature. The Meadowlark perches on the fence wire and can more easily spot prey on the ground. I'm happy that Bill included four different bird images.
Speaking of the turning, the jar itself is lovely. I prefer this footless form over some of the others that Bill has made, as I get to revel a bit more in the nice curve he achieved. I also find Bill's dye job very effective in framing the scene--it's done so well that you might think it's the natural color of the Maple. The lid has a wonderful, gentle curve that complements the body, and the flat knob is well-grounded. Lastly, the understated woodburned sections on the body and lid draw your attention.
I love everything about this piece, Bill, and it's my pleasure to choose it for turning of the week. Nice job!
I can relate to the pleasure of waking up to the symphony of song birds. Especially when the season is changing from Winter to Spring, it's a signal of life and vitality anew. I've spent many nights/mornings outside, and though not too many have been near wheat fields, this piece really brings back positive memories. I really appreciate the barbed wires that encircle the jar. Not only is it relevant to the night jar, but it represents a functional interaction between human infrastructure and nature. The Meadowlark perches on the fence wire and can more easily spot prey on the ground. I'm happy that Bill included four different bird images.
Speaking of the turning, the jar itself is lovely. I prefer this footless form over some of the others that Bill has made, as I get to revel a bit more in the nice curve he achieved. I also find Bill's dye job very effective in framing the scene--it's done so well that you might think it's the natural color of the Maple. The lid has a wonderful, gentle curve that complements the body, and the flat knob is well-grounded. Lastly, the understated woodburned sections on the body and lid draw your attention.
I love everything about this piece, Bill, and it's my pleasure to choose it for turning of the week. Nice job!
