Turning of the Week for September 2, 2024

[Bill Boehme]

Once again, I was on the horns of a dilemma. There are so many wonderful pieces to choose from, how do I choose the "right" one? There was one that I kept coming back to more than the others, but what sealed the deal was when my wife said, "Oh, I really like that one". It was the one that I was on the verge of choosing. My and Paula's (along with some subliminal help from the Ibex) choice for Turning of the Week for September 2, 2024, is "Twisted Walnut Vessel" by Chad Eames. The opening of the vessel is the tour de force that accentuates the twisted theme of this piece. Congratulations Chad on an excellent piece.

 

[David Wyke]

Excellent choice! Beautiful piece but for some reason it makes me want a cupcake with chocolate icing
Great work Chad!

 

[Kurt Manley]

You certainly did have a dilemma, there were so many good pieces this week. This one is perfect though!

 

[Jim Hills]

This is a terrific choice. The carving feels natural and with the treatment at the mouth everything just works perfectly with the vessel shape and wood grain. Nice!!

 

[David Croxton]

Hey Chad - well done & congrats on the TOTW!

 

[Tom Gall]

A beautiful piece ... very clean and so well done. Congrats, Chad. Good choice, Bill.

 

[Russ Braun]

It’s a lovely piece Chad and a great choice Bill! Looks like Paula’s right again!

 

[Chad Eames]

Thanks so much Bill and everyone! This was a wonderful surprise.

 

[John Vaeth]

Great job and congratulations Chad. I agree with Bill, the opening treatment makes it special!

 

[Alan Weinberg]

really gorgeous and creative.