Cup/Vase/Bowl?

[Deane Allinson]

This was the last of my small walnut. I'm not sure if it would be called a cup, a vase, or a bowl. 4" dia. X 3 1/2" tall. I think that I like simple forms best. I need to get some figured wood to keep my turnings from being boring. Please critique or comment!
Deane

[Dan Forman]

There is a difference between simple and boring. A good, simple shape will not be boring, and will not need figured wood to look interesting, but will stand on it's own.

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Dan

[David E Keller]

I'm with Dan... It's not a complicated form, but it's far from boring. Nicely done.

[David DeCristoforo]

That's a very nice cupvasebowl. And also a nice piece of smallnut. Simple forms like this can sometimes benefit from figured wood but just as often the figure can be distracting. I like it as is...

[Brian Libby]

The C/V/B is very nice. Lots of time simple works! This is one of those times.

[Deane Allinson]

[QUOTE=Dan Forman;1680666]

We are not supposed to offer critiques in threads that don't ask for it -

I didn't know that, Thanks Dan. I am always interested in critiques. I live in an world where aesthetics are seldom discussed.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Nicely done Deane. I would not call that boring. Simple is good.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Deane - that is some nice work no matter what you call it! Good form, pretty wood and I like the softened rim! Like you, I like simple forms the best but the longer I turn, the more I understand how challenging those 'simple' forms can be!

You did a really nice job on this one! Looking forward to seeing what you turn next!

[John Keeton]

Deane, getting a nice, straight line on that outside is tougher than one might think! Very good work, and the walnut actually has a lot of character to it. I am not sure this piece would benefit from more figured wood.

[Baxter Smith]

Very nice Dean. My favorite bowls are the simple ones out of pretty wood. I think walnut qualifies.:)

[Michelle Rich]

nothing wrong with the wood..it's pretty.. not everyone has access to gorgeous wood..not everyone can afford it either. A good looking shape, and just regular wood can be just as lovely. Good artists know the difference.

[Curt Fuller]

That's a classic CuVaBo!

[Keith Westfall]

Did I miss something? 4th sentence in his original comments. But I like it as is, well done!


Please critique or comment!

[Joe Watson]

...I need to get some figured wood to keep my turnings from being boring...
??? You already do, if you look towards the bottom, theres a face; two eyes and a mouth ;)

Nice clean and strait "sides", i personal dig just about anything made out of walnut.

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[Keith E Byrd]

Deane, I agree with others - simple is pleasing to the eye. I like this Bocuva!