Honorable Mention... Maple Burl Footed Bowl.

[Rick Markham]

I don't know why I didn't post this sooner, I guess I have been too busy with hollowing. I ended up winning an honorable mention for sculpture at my college's art show. I had turned a coolibah burl bowl, specifically for the show. I also decided to include this one "last minute". I turned this bowl specifically as a gift for two very close friends who found out they were expecting. It is now with them now. I'm glad I entered it. The show had some great artwork in it, and I felt pretty fortunate to have been recognized. I hope you enjoy. C&C is welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking!

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[Michelle Rich]

Glad I'm first to say: Congrats! Well Done!

[Donny Lawson]

NICE Burl in that one. Congrats.

[Tim Thiebaut]

Congrats Rick! Thats a very nice bowl, great looking piece of wood.

[Jim Burr]

Saaaweet! Crazy looking bowl Rick, easy to see why it was chosen!

[Dennis Ford]

Well deserved recognition.

[John Keeton]

Rick, that is a very well done bowl! Nice foot detail, great form, beautiful wood and a superb finish! Congrats!

[Lee Koepke]

Very impressive. I like that burl. Your friends should be doubly please, as its not longer a 'bowl from a friend" its an award-winning piece of ART from a friend!!!!

[Tim Rinehart]

Very nice Rick, congrats on the award. That bowl is a beauty and I'm sure it will be cherished.

[Scott Hackler]

Conrats Rick. Very nice bowl.

[bob svoboda]

Good on ya, Rick. Very nice bowl from one of my favorite types of wood.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats Rick and well done.

[Russell Eaton]

Rick that is a great bowl. Im sure the new owner is pleased.

[Harvey Ghesser]

That's beautiful, Rick!

[Roland Martin]

Congrats Rick, certainly well deserved. A beautiful burl and a great finish.

[Roger Chandler]

That bowl is very nice........love the grain and you put a nice form on the wood...........congrats on the award!

[Steve Schlumpf]

I can't believe you waited almost 3 months before posting this! Congrats on the award! Beautiful bowl! I am sure your friends love it!

[Rick Markham]

Thanks everyone!

Steve, I know... I got caught up with finals, I had a ton of drawings and painting due for two art classes. Then after that my hollowing rigs showed up... :D

[Steve Schlumpf]

For future reference.... Gloats have a higher priority than art class! Besides - only takes a moment to post a gloat!!

Congrats again! Very pretty bowl!

[Bob Bergstrom]

Congrats here too. Beautiful wood. I really like the detail on the base of the foot. First time I have seen a bead done there and the use of two fillets just makes it stand out. Well done and thanks for letting us share in your award.

[Greg Just]

very nice bowl - nice job on the award

[charlie knighton]

very nice, congratulations

[Ed Morgano]

Beautiful work Rick. Congratulations!

[David E Keller]

Congrats, Rick!

[Rick Markham]

Thanks Y'all! It was definitely one of my favorite bowls, but they are two of my favorite people so they deserve it!