Winged box "Two Fairies" (lots of pics and some new stuff!!!)

[Dewey Torres]

My latest work completed as I have grown old waiting for some new inlay supplies:rolleyes:.

An obvious Bob Hamilton inspired work (thanks Bob for your tutorials). Walnut box with embossing powder inlay and commercial inlay border, topped with ebony lid.

I have been wanting to try this form since I watched Bob's video and I am admittedly still overwhelmed with challenges; mainly inlay on irregular surfaces. Hence a few imperfections that will keep this particular work from the Smithsonian this year but hey...still shooting for the stars:D

Named Two Fairies for obvious reasons.

Please critique.

[Ed Sallee]

That is really nice, Dewey! Great design and use of wood!

Very, very nice!

[Brian McInturff]

Nice work Dewey,
I'm impressed. Love the form. It's a beautiful piece. :cool::cool:

[Toney Robertson]

Cool form. Well executed.

Toney

[Jeff Nicol]

Dewey, Your skills as a turner and woodworker are very, very good! You have an eye for art and design that makes your work stand out! Very nice bowl/box and the inlay is wonderful!

Jeff

[Jim Kountz]

Dewey thats really nice work!! I was wondering when you were going to finish this up and post it!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Dewey!!!!!!!!

This is most impressive! The form looks great! Beautiful coloring, love all the inlay work! I am sure Bob must be proud that he could inspire such a wonderful turning!

Like I already mentioned - I am very impressed with how far you have come in such a short period of time! Keep doing what you are doing and the Smithsonian is not such a far fetched possibility!

Keep up the good work!

[Mike Golka]

Mr. Torres, I was wondering what that flash was the other day. It seems it was you flying past the rest of us slow starting turners. Very well done sir, most impressive.

[Larry Marley]

Wow Dewey, this is wonderful.

I am sure that someday art students will be reading about the Dewey technique for inlay on irregular surfaces.

[Rick Prosser]

What Mike said...

[Kirk Miller]

That is beautiful work Dewey.

[Robert McGowen]

You got good fast, Dewey!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Dewey.....Dewey.....Dewey!

It makes me proud to think I may have had a little to do with releasing some of your potential!


WOW!

[Dave Peck]

Hi Dewey,

Wow, that will impress everyone!

Dave

[Chris Rae]

That is BEAUTIFUL! Super job, I'm impressed!

[Lionel Mercier]

Hi
Turning meets cabinet work !

[Joshua Dinerstein]

Wow! That is truly amazing work! Just amazing!

Joshua

[alex carey]

Very cool. That is great work.

[Bob Hallowell]

Dewey,
I don't even know what to say, that's awesome

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ok OK OK who let Dewey out????:eek::rolleyes:;):cool:

Dewey, sir that is beautiful. Well done.

[Don Carter]

Dewey:
Great work! Are you sure that you just started turning?;) You do have an eye for detail and artistry.

[Ryan Baker]

Wow! Just ... WOW!

[Jim Rimmer]

Ditti Ryan Baker - WOW!

[Jake Helmboldt]

I'm calling shennanigans! I think this Dewey character is taking us for a ride with this "I'm new to turning, I think I'll just whip up this little piece here..."

Come to think of it Dewey, keep it up. Maybe you'll discourage some newbie with a shiny 3520 and they'll unload it cheap to me in frustration.:D

Seriously, your skills went from 0-60 like jet off a carrier.

[Dewey Torres]

I am the one who should be saying wow. I came home today and logged in to see all of your complements (nice surprise:D). I have some more ideas for future turnings and I really like to try and post surprises so stay tuned.

For those who think I am good at this please know that it takes me 4 to 5 times as long to turn something compared to you pros. I would have never turned a single piece if it weren't for the Creek so thanks to all of you!

Oh and you too Ken:p

[Maylon Harvey]

I'm speechless.

When is your 1st CD coming out?

[Pat Germain]

I'm very proud I can honestly say, "I know that dude!".

Exquisite work and craftsmanship, Dewey. Your projects have definitely gone highbrow.

[Brian Effinger]

Wow Dewey, like the others I am stunned. Great piece, man. I'm looking forward to seeing what you can come up with next. You never cease to amaze me (and I mean that in a good way, not the way my mom used to say it :D )

[Bob Hamilton]

Oh, sure. Blame ME!! :D

Wow. I'm still trying to scrape my jaw up off the floor. That is incredible, Dewey. I think you've defined the difference between "artist" and "artisan".

I'm speechless!

Bob