Maple burl something

[Dennis Ford]

This was inspired by Terry Scott. I had planned a different shape for the tail but the wood was not as strong as expected. A friend suggested "Star Trek Anomaly" as a name but I think "Sea Creature" fits. It is 12" wide x 16-1/2" long x 4" tall plus 2-1/4" for the finial. The wings are ~ 5/16" thick and the hollow form wall thickness is 1/4".

[John Keeton]

Dennis, I bet turning that thing was a challenge!! Very interesting form, and well executed, too - I would say "Sea Creature" fits fine! After all, Terry's are often referred to as Manta ray turnings, as I recall. Nice black on the finial - ebony??

[Harry Robinette]

Dennis
Something IS right,what ever you call it,it is a really nice piece.That tail had to be fun to work around, one false move and you have a RED something.
Really Dennis nice piece and very good work.
Harry

[David E Keller]

Good grief! That's huge! Congrats on just surviving the turning of something like that. Wow!

[Baxter Smith]

That is something for sure! Other than being scary, I am not sure about how you did that.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is unique piece. Really well done and would scare me to death.

[Richard Madden]

You've got my respect for tackling something like that!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Does it move? Looks like it could just crawl away! I like the organic form and your sea creature description fits well! Thanks for sharing!

[Mark Hubl]

Does look alive! Must have been a bit scarey when it was spinnin. Nice piece.

[Michelle Rich]

I have no idea what to call it except DANGEROUS AMAZINGLY SKILLFUL INTRIGUING