Shades of blue

[mark sanger]

Hi all

This piece amalgamates many techniques I have pout together such as the painting techniques I learnt recently from Nick Arnull for my new Raku work. I also have for some time been meaning to include metal into my work which I have done with this piece in the finial.

160mm dia x 150mm high, textured beach form with acrylic artists paints, Textured lid and carved finial with solid brass insert which has been aged to tie the finial in with the base form

This piece continues my interest in the Yayoi period in Japan into which I have added a raku feel with paints to show a smoked fired effect.

comment, critique welcome.

 

[Bodrighy]

Having watched the progression of both your other work and this new focus I have come to the conclusion that these very simple shapes are extremely difficult to achieve with any success. The slightest defect in the form stands out so much. You are really setting a high standard here . I am determined to struggle on and achieve at least something approaching this type of work as well as my usual 'holey, barky' things as it really strikes a chord with me. They are exqisite IMHO.

Pete

 

[laird]

I love the colour and shape but, for me, a less upright finial would be better. Same finish but slightly more "wavy" look.

 

[wizer]

Love this one Mark. The colour is great and the finial is spot on.

 

[MikeG.]

Marshmellow? Marzipan maybe......

Mike

 

[johnny.t.]

The colours of this are lovely 8) but that finial is something else, it did look a bit big to at first glance with but the longer I have looked at this the more right it looks and the colour tie in with the form is a nice touch. Is it meant to be some kind of spear head as thats what it says to me?

JT

 

[Bodrighy]

The colours of this are lovely 8) but that finial is something else, it did look a bit big to at first glance with but the longer I have looked at this the more right it looks and the colour tie in with the form is a nice touch. Is it meant to be some kind of spear head as thats what it says to me?

JT

It reminded me of a flame with the markings on it, a cold flame....if that makes sense.

That's part of the beauty of these things they are simple and yet have so many different ways of being viewed.

Pete

 

[mikec]

I agree with Pete, the form is deceptively simple with a balance that is hard to define but just seems "right".

My first impression was a soapstone candle with a cold smokey flame. I am amazed by the finish, there is no hint that the underlying material is wood. I continue to be blown away by your work Mark.

Mike C

 

[Aled Dafis]

Stunning work Mark!! I love it. The proportions and finial are bang on, and the colour adds so much. NICE!!!

Just out of interest, would you mind sharing what sort of money this type of work sells for? I assume that you only sell in high end art galleries or comissions.

Cheers

Aled

 

[Turn It In]

Hi Mark,
What a stunning piece and the finial looks like a piece of wrought iron and as already been said looks like an arrow head.
The blend of colours is pleasing to the eye and I was wondering at first if the brown shades or patches was the wood showing through. But from further study I guess it is all paint.
Super form,
Best regards,
Ian

 

[mark sanger]

Hi all

Thank you for all of your replies and interest.

Pete

Thank you. I enjoy the simple forms. But trust me I do not always get them right. Some times I find it useful to take a form off of the lathe before the finial finishing cuts and just leave it for a day. Sometimes when I re look at it it may need a bit of tweaking.

laird

thank you for your comments. two out of three isn't bad. I normally do wavier finial and this one was a departure from that.

Wizer

Thank you very much.

Mike

No it is made of sugar paste, heated and dried in the over and then painted.

Just kidding
:lol: :lol: but is not a bad idea.

J.T

Thank you. I did not intend for it to look like a spear head. In fact I just drew the finial quickly on a piece of paper to get a new shape. But now you mention it I see a spear head.

Pete

Thank you I am glad you like it. I was not sure how people would react to it as I have covered the wood up again.

Aled

Thank you for your comments. The pricing of work is a very complexed subject as it depends on so many factors, the market you aim at, the location that market is in, how appealing the work is, etc etc etc.

I sell my work in various galleries and commissions as well as other related interior outlets.


I sell different items in different locations depending upon the pricing etc.

If you are interested in making me an offer for purchase via PM then I am happy to discuss pricing but do not feel that the forum is the best place for this.

However if you want to look at my web site then there is some pricing indications of what similar items sell for. But again it depends upon size and how much work is involved.

Sorry to dance around the subject. Perhaps I should become a politician. :lol:

Ian

Thank you for your comments. No the whole piece has been covered in old fashion parchment paper which was stuck to the wood form. This was then sealed. This gives the texture.

The painting is done with artists acrylics applied with a sponge. The technique was taught to me by Nick Arnull and is one of the methods of his colouring articles in the latest wood turning magazine.

I have just adapted the colours to represent my own interests in Japanese pottery/raku and bronze work.

Thank you all again very much for your interest and comments.

 

[wizer]

I'll start bidding at a fiver. :wink:

 

[mark sanger]

I'll start bidding at a fiver. :wink:

wow that much.

There might be money in this turning after all. :lol:

 

[Paul.J]

Well Mark,as much as i appreciate the work and technique involved in making this piece,it reminds me of one of those balloons that is covered in paper mache and burst when it has dried.
No doubt it will have a different appearance when seen in the flesh,but that is the impression i get from the piccy.
Will look forward to what's in the pipe line still though Mark

 

[mark sanger]

Well Mark,as much as i appreciate the work and technique involved in making this piece,it reminds me of one of those balloons that is covered in paper mache and burst when it has dried.
No doubt it will have a different appearance when seen in the flesh,but that is the impression i get from the piccy.
Will look forward to what's in the pipe line still though Mark

:lol: :lol: :lol: I was thinking of making some paper bowls using wooden bowls as the formers.

Won;t now if you don;t like it :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks for making me smile.

 

[loz]

Simply Stunning,

no words

 

[mark sanger]

Loz

Thank you very much