More imitations of classic designs

[Bodrighy]

Both of these are 'inspired' by classic pottery. Answers on a postcard.

6" tall 3" max dia: finished with sealer & wax.


4 1/2" tall, 3 1/2" max dia. Hollowed out to approx 6mm but thicker in widest point as my tools don't reach properly. Not finished as it is developing some cracks. I will possibly have a go at decorating to suit the character of the piece (hint there to origins) and can hopefully disgiuise the cracks if they don't get too big.

 

[wizer]

Both very nice. Top one is my favourite.

You're still using that flash aren't you ?

 

[Bodrighy]

Both very nice. Top one is my favourite.

You're still using that flash aren't you ?

Thanks, and yep, I am doing some of them outside in natural light but there isn't any at the moment.

Pete

 

[stevebuk]

love em both pete, but agree with tom about the top one being favourite.
what wood is it??

 

[wizer]

Pete have you tried turning the flash off and just having the normal room lights illuminate the piece? Do you have some desk lamps?

 

[Bodrighy]

Pete have you tried turning the flash off and just having the normal room lights illuminate the piece? Do you have some desk lamps?

Yes. Here's the result.


Steve: I am not sure. They are from a dead tree I had to cut down and I thought it was cheerry but a pro at the club says it is probably some fruit wood.

 

[boysie39]

nice pieces Pete To me both look old style designs like you see in musems and places like that. pieces that were made for use if you know what I mean.Thats mt euro's worth I like them both.REgards Boysie.

 

[Anonymous]

Pete, I do like that 'matheus rose' flask (one has to be of a certain age :wink: )

Although nice enough in their own right the top piece is a little 'rotm'

[rotm = run of the mill]

 

[Bodrighy]

Pete, I do like that 'matheus rose' flask (one has to be of a certain age :wink: )

Although nice enough in their own right the top piece is a little 'rotm'

[rotm = run of the mill]

Mateus Rose? What's that? Probably before my time :lol: The 'Run of the mill' is based on a Georgian design so I suppose it is a bit passe but what the heck. The other is based on a pueblo pottery design. Thinking about it a lot of George's creations are very much like the Amerindian pottery styles, don't know if it's deliberate or a case of great minds thinking alike. (Him & them, not me) If I can pluck up the courage I intend to have a go at decorating some in the style as well either carving or pyrography. If it happens I'll post them.

Pete

 

[Jenx]

Graham ... I know what Mattheus Rose is !! :wink:
My old fella used to make lamps from the bottles !

Pete, they're fabulous again.. I'm another who would lean towards the first one, if I had to make a choice.

Both are very much 'in keeping' with your trademark rustic stuff, and look to be really well done, once again.

Great ! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

 

[greggy]

pete, i like em both and think they are great. well done.

 

[mikec]

Pete,

I like them both but in my case I am more intrigued by the second, I like the way the bark adds to an otherwise fairly bland shape.

Regards,

Mike C

 

[Dave Atkinson]

Hi Pete

I like them both but I'm taken with the bark inclusions on the bottom pieces
Cheers Dave

 

[mark sanger]

Great work Pete

I like both and the inclusions add a good contrast of both colour and texture.

Well done

Mark

 

[Bodrighy]

Thanks everyone. The pueblo pottery in particular (for me) has a simplicity that really appeals. I need to practice my hollowing though it isn't any where near George's level in skill or size but ait's good practice.

Pete