Evil Monkey...or Ninja Turtle

[Jim Burr]

Some Mike Smith ambrosya maple. This sat on the lathe for over a week for lack of inspiration. Bone dry so no DNA time. Duplicate of a Zuni pot...except for the color;) Shape isn't my favorite, but I can say it's out of my system. 6" tall 5" wide with 1/8" wall. I still may take 1/16" of the foot...just wanted some lift. 4 coats of Formbys Tung oil finish, knocked down with some 0000 steel wool after 3rd and 4th coat.

C&C used on the next one.

[John Keeton]

Jim, I really enjoy working with ambrosia maple - just lots of character. I kind of like the form, but I do think it would benefit with a little less foot. Nice work!

[Michael James]

Beautiful wood, and a great finish. Personally I would agree with a foot shave. You know on these forms, some just don't translate over to wood all that well. My sis threw a pot in the 80's and I want to copy that design, and Im sure I could get it spot on and get lots of design feedback. But you never know until you try, eh?
mj

[David E Keller]

I see 'happy frog', so I guess I'm closer to the ninja turtle camp. I like the form, but the curve seems to straighten out a bit near the opening. I don't know anything about the inspiration pot, and it may be the same way... It seems like a little outward return near the opening might allow you too keep the curve flowing around the piece. I agree with your consideration to shrink or lose the foot(surprise, surprise, huh?). It's definitely pretty wood... I'm starting to think this Smith guy doesn't have any ugly stuff!

[John Hart]

Well...I hate to be the party pooper, but I kinda like it....lift and all.

I know...there's something seriously wrong with me.

[David DeCristoforo]

Evil Ninja Monkey? I kinda like the foot. It makes it look like it's floating. The shape might not be the greatest but it's perfect for a Ninja Turtle head!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice Jim. I like the lift or floating look.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - a ninja turtle! First time I think I have seen one of those on this site! Cool!

[Jim Burr]

Thanks guys! I think the foot needs to come down a bit, I left it that tall because I didn't want to have a blob on the floor.

"I like the form, but the curve seems to straighten out a bit near the opening. I don't know anything about the inspiration pot, and it may be the same way... It seems like a little outward return near the opening might allow you too keep the curve flowing around the piece."

I thought about that to doc...I just wanted to stick to the form, but I agree a flair would have been nice.

[Johnny Taylor]

Definitely a Ninja Turtle! Thats so cool, lol. Its always good when the wood is hiding something! I agree about the foot, it needs a bit off.

[Dan Forman]

Looks like a Rorschach pot to me. :D Those little beetles added a lot of interest to this piece.

Dan

[Dan Hintz]

Evil Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle...

[Jim Adkins]

That Jim.....That's Chocolate! foot might be a tad big but it's done & it stands
on it own...smily Ninja Turtle and all!!

Other Jim

[Baxter Smith]

A smile or a sleeping frown depending on the way you face it!:)

[jwjerry w kowalski]

Ha, ha , ha, yeah that does look like a ninja turtle, I really like ambrosia maple, it's a beautiful wood.