The piece that saved the show.

[Toney Robertson]

With the wonderful economy, I barely covered cost at Kentucky crafted this year and this piece is the one that put me over the top (thank goodness). It ended up in Beaverton Oregon.

I call it Fraternal twins since both bowls are from the same piece of maple burl but individually different, different shapes, different finials - which are walnut. The lids are a piece of maple burl that I cut off before making the bowls. The base is walnut bent lamination. Finish is Walnut oil.

Each bowl is approximately 5" in diameter.

All comments welcomed

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[Scott T Smith]

Spectacular! I envy your artistic abilities, as well as your craftsmanship.

[Jason Silva]

Wow...I love this one. The base is great!

[John Keeton]

Toney, so good to see you posting your work again! This is a great piece, and I love the base - very nice flow. I wondered how the show went for you. I was just juried into the KY Arts Council and have thought about doing the Market next year. Hopefully, things recover a bit and make it more feasible. There has always been a good crowd there in past years, and I am sorry I was not able to make this one to see your work. We did talk about it - just didn't come together for us.

[Jim Burr]

Easy to see why that one brought it home Toney. Really over the top!!

[John Hart]

Wonderful!! I could look at that piece all day long.
Congratulations on staying in the black. :)

[David DeCristoforo]

I like this... it's very cool. I'm not completely sold on the dissimilar finials but, obviously, someone was!

[Baxter Smith]

Very neat! Great stand and hf's though I have to agree with David on the finial shapes. Everything else seems to flow together nicely.

[David E Keller]

Pretty cool piece! I love the presentation of the forms on the base. Congrats on the sale and taking home a little pocket money.

[Doug Thompson]

Toney, let my wife see your work, you'll have no trouble making costs... It's beautiful! Shows are slow, if not one thing it's another there is always a reason. Good Job!

[Curt Fuller]

Toney, long time no see! Looks like you just gotten better during your absence. Beautiful work!

[Bill Wyko]

Wow. I did a NE bowl that could be a twin. Never thought to take it to such an incredible level as you have done here. Great job.

[Michelle Rich]

I adore this..I can see why it sold..it's quite remarkable & very unique. Grand art!

[Tim Rinehart]

Very creative and nicely flowing piece. Congrats on the show and sale.

[Robert McGowen]

Very nice, Toney. I have not seen your name in a while, glad you are posting again.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Toney,

Gorgeous, gorgeous piece!

We have missed your inspiration here. Thanks for returning!

[bob svoboda]

Absolutely terrific. My hat is off to you. Thanks for sharing.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, thanks for sharing, nice concept and follow thru

[Steve Schlumpf]

Toney - good to have you back and posting again! Beautiful work and great imagination! Congrats on the sale! Looking forward to seeing what else you have been turning!

[Toney Robertson]

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments on the piece. In regards to the finials, I did not think that identical finials would be appropriate when my premise for the piece was fraternal twins. Maybe I could have done matching finials since fraternal twins might have the same eye color. Or maybe I should have done similar finials with slight differences such as size. Always something to contemplate.

Also thanks to those who commented about me posting again. I am surprised that I was missed.

Toney