George.W's 2011 thread- COMPLETED

[mark sanger]

Stunning work as ever George.

The perfection of line in your work always makes me smile.

 

[cornucopia]

Thanks Mark

 

[cornucopia]

 

[skeetoids]

Hi George,

Very impressive work as usual, do you ever make anything average! :lol:

Lovely forms and superb finishing.

Cheers,

Lee.

 

[CHJ]

I particularly like the collar treatment here:

To me it is showing a completely higher commitment to a piece than a simple turned form, regardless of the perfection of the latter.

 

[Silverbirch]

Absolutely beautiful, George, and the finish looks gorgeous!

Ian

 

[cornucopia]

Thank you for your kind comments

 

[mark sanger]

Hi George

Congratulations on getting the "Turning of the week" at AAW

Well deserved.

 

[mikec]

Hi George,

What a beautiful timber the last forms are. The shape and finish are a real pleasure to see.

Can't wait to see what comes next.

Regards,

mikec

 

[richburrow]

Quality

 

[cornucopia]

Thank you for all of your kind comments

here's a sandblasted oak form- which was then fumed to a very dark brown/black colour
7" tall by 5.5" wide

 

[richburrow]

Very nice, I like the matt black very much!!

 

[nev]

:shock: Am I the only one who sees the ghost of Fred Dibner in this wonderful object?

 

[Blister]

NO

It can't be Fred ( Unless George Steamed it first ) :lol:

 

[CHJ]

:shock: Am I the only one who sees the ghost of Fred Dibner in this wonderful object?

Yes Nev I see it after some concentration, I often 'see' other images in subjects such as that piece, some days I spend time looking at a form and trying to tie it into past discussions I've read about art and design, sometimes I conclude that I can see what it's about other times not, then of course the basic conclusion, do I like it or not, and I must admit to natural wood figuring such as in the piece you highlight scoring high on that front.

Then another day a quick glance at something presents a startling image that has nothing to do with the piece as the artist intended.

Regarding the Dark Oak piece, although I could appreciate it as a display piece in the right context I personally would rather see the native wood.

 

[cornucopia]

fumed oak form 6" wide 7 3/4" tall

fumed oak 5 1/4" wide by 4.5" tall

fumed oak 5.5" wide 7 3/4" tall

fumed oak 6 1/4" wide by 7 3/4" tall

burr oak form 5.5" wide by 7 1/4" tall

ash form 5.5" wide by 7" tall

ash form 4.5" wide by 7" tall

oak 5"wide by 3.5" tall

 

[CHJ]

I do like the neck decoration that is coming to the fore in some of these pieces, to me it adds an interest that I find missing in some of the purer forms.

No doubt that's me showing my lack of artistic appreciation but I think I'm a little too advanced in years to change my preferences now.

 

[cornucopia]

two more- fumed oak forms

5" wide by 4.5" tall -textured oak

4.5" wide by 4.5" tall -textured oak

 

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[CHJ]

OK George, now you are getting round to some pieces that really float my boat, that latter selection of natural edge pieces show the minimalist turning intrusion and project a feeling, maybe erroneously, of minimum effort, that maximises the natural beauty of the wood. A feature or visual projection that grabs my attention every time.