Carved Bowl "for critique"

[loz]

I like it,

Acrylic paints George ? - Looks like you got a great finish there, must have been a pain to hold whilst paining.

Loz

 

[George Foweraker]

Hello Loz.

Yes Acrylic paints.
I sprayed one side at a time allowing for drying time about 10 coats or more.

Regards George

 

[loz]

Well the 10 coats were definitely worth it ! - Fine peice

 

[George Foweraker]

Thank you Loz i am pleased you like it.

Regards George

 

[wizer]

Sorry George. The overall look of this one does nothing for me. The finish is impeccable as usual.

 

[George Foweraker]

Hello Tom.
You cant win em all iguess but thank you for being honest.

Regards George

 

[John. B]

I like it very much!

I think it is very artistic, and would not look out of place in any good gallery.

John. B

 

[George Foweraker]

Thank you John i am pleased you like it.

Regards George

 

[skeetoids]

Upon reflection I really like this piece. I think more than anything I admire your commitment to the process, you seem to have a very good work ethic George and you have certainly created much excitement in the forums lately.

Thanks.

 

[George Foweraker]

Thank you Lee.
I have just tried it with a smaller ball what do you think.

Regards George

 

[Bodrighy]

Personally I prefer it with the larger ball but id I'd seen the smaller one first I would probably felt the same as I did at first. Lovely shape, great design idea etc

pete

 

[George Foweraker]

Hello Pete i have put this one on another Forum where the consensus seemed to be that the first ball was too big.
I think i prefer it with the smaller ball it will be interesting to see what others think.

Regards George

 

[skeetoids]

I've just spent some time copying these images and studying them side by side, and I have to say that I do prefer it with the smaller ball.

The bowl appears larger as a result which I like and I also love how the smaller ball makes the recess in the bowl appear as if its almost like an upward ripple! The smaller shadow cast by the ball adds to this effect for me.

Havind studied them further I do really like the white after all, also appreciate your effort on the finish G.

Do you think you may add a white or even red ball to your previous black bowl?

I think someone mentioned this already but it seems to me that we are witnessing the emergance of the Foweraker signature piece, so happy to be part of it!

 

[frugal]

The bowl appears larger as a result which I like and I also love how the smaller ball makes the recess in the bowl appear as if its almost like an upward ripple! The smaller shadow cast by the ball adds to this effect for me.

That is what I thought when I looked at it. It looks like a ball dropped onto a liquid surface and creating ripples and splashes. I love it.

 

[George Foweraker]

Thank you Lee and Frugal (sorry i dont know what your name is)
I am pleased you like this piece i think i might try another one.
Regards George

 

[skeetoids]

Go on G, russle up another treat for the community!

 

[frugal]

Thank you Lee and Frugal (sorry i dont know what your name is)

I tend to think of Frugal as my real name. It is only people in the office and my parents who call me by my given name. Even MIL calls me Frugal

 

[skeetoids]

Upon even further contemplation I have decided that this piece is incredibly thought provoking.

At 1st a simple white bowl with a round ball in the centre. But 1 man created it all, and not only did he use his hands, lathe, tools, wood etc. he injected so much of himself into the piece, that it says lots about it's creator.

George, you are about my Fathers age (sadly he passed last November), and I know that even he would have adored your work, it is everything and nothing at the same time.

"Unlike Mark Sanger i dont have any philosophy behind my work"

Perhaps those interested in Eastern Philosohpy should be studying this piece with deeper concentration. It is a most delightful and peaceful production in which one can be lost and found at the same time, if we forget our troubles and just look!

To compliment with compassion is still an act of compassion.

Thank you George for providing a much enjoyed and cognitive experience.

Lee Robert Sneddon BSc (with Hons) Psy. HPC

 

[The Shark]

Hi George,
Blimey! There has been more dialogue on this thread in the last couple of days than I have had with my wife for the last month :lol:

Because it is white and in your face you have all commented about it so i think that is a good result.
When i put things up and nobody has anything to say about them then i know i have gone wrong if that makes any sense,

You have certainly achieved your aim with this one I think.

I'm still not convinced about the white, but it is growing on me!

I definitely prefer the smaller ball version, but, as you say, it will be interesting to see what others think. I'm afraid I can't qualify why, it just looks better

Please keep 'em coming as they are really thought provoking and a joy to view.

Malc

 

[monkeybiter]

For what it's worth I generally don't like the ball, but in this piece I think it's a fundamental part of a perfect objet d'art. The contrasting 'colours' work very well and the finish is just right.

That's my opinion anyway.

Perhaps you could develop the ripple idea into a series of 'frozen in time' pieces?