Janel Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 These are a couple of pieces that I took time to plan and carve on. Most of the other recent work was turned only, since there was limited time for carving while preparing for the next show. Both pieces are from a log of boxwood from Laos that I purchased in the late 1990's. I chose to use an oil/urethane, semi-gloss as the simple finish because it dried relatively quickly and could be wiped on and off quickly while leaving the surface protected from handling. This boxwood is a little bit 'open' so is not good for coloring with alcohol or water based thin colorants, the bleeding of the color is heartbreaking. On the apple, the only color that was added were tiny dots on the wings of the Lady Bugs, added after the finish had been applied and dried. The color was raw umber oil paint mixed into some drops of the oil/urethane. After that dried for 24 hours, I lightly brushed oil/urethane onto the bug's wings and left it shiny for contrast with the not so shiny apple. The third piece was turned from blue oak -Quercus Douglassii, from California. It is a very hard and dense wood, with very interesting visual textures showing on the different faces of the wood. I turned this leaving a lot of wood left to give it weight and for much wood to show itself off. The box was reshaped to make it a rounded rectangular form. Autumn Apple - Box Height x Diameter 2.1 x 2.3 inches 5.4 x 5.9 cm Acorn Squash - Box Height x Diameter 1.6 x 1.6 inches 4.0 x 4.1 cm Blue Oak - Box Height x Length x Width 1.4 x 2.7 x 2.6 inches 3.6 x 6.9 x 6.6 cm I am off to do the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show in Pennsylvania. I will watch the forum but might not have time to take part in the discussions while away. Smiles to you all, Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Lovely pieces Janel. Your uses of the wood is always so suited to their qualities. Have a great show! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian I Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Very sweet! Makes me want to eat them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi Janel! So lovely and fine piece! Beautiful lines of leaf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Palmer Posted November 6, 2011 Report Share Posted November 6, 2011 Very inspiring as usual, eye candy, Hope you enjoy the show as much as those viewing your work. Thank you for sharing Robert Palmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Strom Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Wonderful work Janel. I especially like the delicate nature of the apple. Such clean and refined lines! As usual the craftsmanship is impeccable. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He Li Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 I feel the same as Mark. The texture/color of the wood looks very harmony with the overall design. Love them! Wonderful work Janel. I especially like the delicate nature of the apple. Such clean and refined lines! As usual the craftsmanship is impeccable. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas M. Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 Hi Janel, Very beautiful boxes and always this exceptional level of finishing. Congratulations, Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thank you very much to all of you for your thoughtful comments. The first, long and exhausting day of setting up is over, and I am glad to be sitting down. Tomorrow, more, easier work until the evening opening events that start the show work. If anyone is in the Philadelphia area, and you come to the show at the convention center across from Redding Market, be sure to swing by my booth and introduce yourselves. Thank you again, Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi all, One more grueling day to go, then we tear down and pack our booths. This is a long show, but it has a great audience, Today I met TCP member E George and his wife. It was delightful to meet them both. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus homestead Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Janel, Sounds like the show is going well - wish we were there to see your works in person. These boxes, and especially of course the apple, as just awesome. I love the detailing and the curves on the stem,and the lady bugs are such a nice touch. Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Magnus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted November 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 What a day it was yesterday. Both my husband (a potter) and I were showing, and we each have booths with many parts to disassemble and pack. Towards the end of the evening, the wear and tear of the past week had taken its toll. My feet still ache, and going up stairs is even a reminder of 15 hours on my feet each day greeting the great audience that attended the show. Sitting, reclining, being quite all sound very good right now, for maybe a day or two. Just right for the drive home. The show went well, when considering the years of economic difficulties and the other shows that I have been doing during this time. I continue to remain hopeful. Now, I want to get back to work. My mind is whirling with possibilities for new investigations and concepts after conversing with other artists. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Seton-Browne Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 It just makes we want to take up guitar kaming!! Incredible as ever Janel Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Barnhill Posted November 14, 2011 Report Share Posted November 14, 2011 You always inspire me Janel. Beautiful work, I love those little boxes. I'm still getting over surgery and a staph infection, but hope to do some carving before long. Have an urge to do some more tree frogs. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Anderson Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Thanks for sharing and for a great forum. I'm looking forward to winter and the bench time it will hopefully bring. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted November 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 We are finally home, returning after visiting with family out east. On the westward journey we stopped to visit our son at his college, and did a pottery demo for his ceramics class students. We also stayed around for the firing of the wood kiln by the students. During that day I made a bunch of mugs and bowls* to contribute towards fundraising activities. The students will glaze, fire and sell them along with their own contributions. One main goal is to raise funds to purchase a pug mill for the ceramics studio. It was a fun day. *In my early years, before carving as I do now, I was a potter. I have never lost the skill or enjoyment for making pottery. We left when the autumn was warm and bright, and returned late last night in a snow storm and awoke to a while landscape. What a change! We are glad to be home. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hoshield Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Very nice, Janel .... I particularly like the apple, complete with leaf, etc! Beautifu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornel Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 Dear Janel ! Sorry for my late reaction, its a long time ago since I was active here. Your carved turnings are superb made, beautyful The concept, also the idea with the lock-point is great!!! Thank You for inspiring us ! Cornel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hello Cornel, Thank you so much for your kind words! These were enjoyable to do. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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