Brent Leonard
09-13-2009, 9:20 PM
I feel quite confortable with my technique and craftsmanship in woodworking. Technique books are not what I want, nor do I want a book of plans of projects.
It's my "design" or, more importantly the art form of furniture that I want to build my skill at. Everyone says my designs are excellent, but at times I feel that my design just doesn't have that "magic".
A close relative who is a professional artist (New York gallery stuff), tells me that artists go through the same thing. Everyone else thinks it's wonderful, but to the artist, it may be missing that magic. He tells me that YOU KNOW when your piece has it, but it doesn't come with everything you do.
I know that art form is a journey, not something you can read about and know, but
any good books that discuss the "form & flow" of furniture?
It's my "design" or, more importantly the art form of furniture that I want to build my skill at. Everyone says my designs are excellent, but at times I feel that my design just doesn't have that "magic".
A close relative who is a professional artist (New York gallery stuff), tells me that artists go through the same thing. Everyone else thinks it's wonderful, but to the artist, it may be missing that magic. He tells me that YOU KNOW when your piece has it, but it doesn't come with everything you do.
I know that art form is a journey, not something you can read about and know, but
any good books that discuss the "form & flow" of furniture?