Turning of the Week for September 15th, 2025

[Tom Gall]

My choice for TOTW for September 15th, 2025 is “Carved Chaco Passages” by @Jim McLain.

Jim does a lot of excellent work, but the pieces in his Chaco series are my favorites … especially this one! He always uses contrasting textures and colors that come together to complement each other so well. I love the subtle coloring of the brickwork and the recessed windows. The relatively new element of the ‘missing bricks’ adds a new dimension to this series that I really like, and the bright turquoise is just the icing on the cake. Well done, Jim!

 

[Ted Pelfrey]

His work is amazing! Great choice.

 

[Mark Hepburn]

I agree with Ted, his work is brilliant.

 

[Jim McLain]

Thanks Tom always an honor to be picked from such a high level of work on the forum.

 

[Jim McLain]

Any reason why this turning of the week never showed up in the banner?

 

[Jim McLain]

This piece has stillnot

My choice for TOTW for September 15th, 2025 is “Carved Chaco Passages” by Jim Mclain.

Jim does a lot of excellent work, but the pieces in his Chaco series are my favorites … especially this one! He always uses contrasting textures and colors that come together to complement each other so well. I love the subtle coloring of the brickwork and the recessed windows. The relatively new element of the ‘missing bricks’ adds a new dimension to this series that I really like, and the bright turquoise is just the icing on the cake. Well done, Jim!

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Tom - Not sure why but this piece has never showed up in the banner as turning of the week.

 

[Michael Anderson]

This piece has stillnot

Tom - Not sure why but this piece has never showed up in the banner as turning of the week.

Hey Jim, I’ll get it put up in a few minutes. I’ve been out of town the last few days and have just now logged on.

Congrats, by the way!!! Your Chaco pieces are so memorable, this one included.

Nice choice, Tom!

 

[Jim Hills]

Just plain stunning!!! I love these pieces, and this one is at the top.

 

[David Croxton]

Hey Jim, Congrats on the TOTW! Great job on carving out all those brick layers & inlay.,, it's an awesome looking piece!

 

[Jim McLain]

Hey Jim, I’ll get it put up in a few minutes. I’ve been out of town the last few days and have just now logged on.

Congrats, by the way!!! Your Chaco pieces are so memorable, this one included.

Nice choice, Tom!

Thanks Michael - I kind of thought someone was missing.

 

[Russ Braun]

Always a pleasure viewing one of your beauties Jim! Your coloring is always so well blended/ natural looking. I love the depth you’ve developed on this piece and the pebbly turquoise waterfall from top to bottom is a terrific add! Congratulations on TOTW and outstanding choice Tom!!

 

[Lance Mirrer]

Amazing! Great piece.