Check this out!

[Steve Schlumpf]

I like to keep tabs on my friends and when something good happens - I do what I can to let everybody know!

Our good friend John Keeton has been accepted to the Kentucky Arts Council - not an easy process to get through - and they just posted a press release about their new artists.

See if any of the artwork looks familiar!
http://migration.kentucky.gov/Newsroom/kyarts/KCandAA_announceFY12.htm

Congrats John!! Hope it leads to lots of sales!!!

[Baxter Smith]

Thanks Steve and congrats John. I am priviliged to say I have now seen two of those in person and got to touch one of them!:)

[David Warkentin]

Congratulations, John!!!

[Greg Just]

Nice job John

[ray hampton]

way to go ,John

[Michael James]

Apparently there's no stopping this guy! Go Johnny go..go.. go! :cool:

[Ron Bontz]

Congrats John. Well deserved.

[Jim Burr]

Well done sir!

[Matt Ranum]

John- Didn't you want a lathe just to turn a table leg or somethin'? Come a long way in a short time. Congrats!

[Jeff Fagen]

Keep up the good work John you're an inspiration to us all.

[Kathy Marshall]

Congrats John! :D

[Doug W Swanson]

Congrats, Mr Keeton!

[Keith Westfall]

Nice to be a small part of the community that appreciates your fine work! Congrats!!

[Scott Hackler]

Holy Moly!! Congrats John. They must have seen the "egg"!! (I still have a standing offer to trade for it!) :)

[John Fabre]

Great job John.

[Joe Adams]

A lot of hard work goes into becoming a renowned prodigy but the natural talent has to be there first. Congratulations on a well deserved honor.

[Tim Thiebaut]

Wow that is awesome. Congrats John!!

[Ed Morgano]

John, I know you have been a tremendous help and inspiration to me and I'm sure a lot of others feel the same way. Congratulations!!

[Harvey M. Taylor]

What all the others have said, in spades!!
Max

[charlie knighton]

congratulations, John, well deserved

[Rick Markham]

Congrats John, this is fantastic news, and well deserved. I really like your website too!

[Lupe Duncan]

Congrats John. Well deserved.

[David E Keller]

Kentucky has an Arts Council?

Just kidding... Congrats, John!

[John Keeton]

:o:o:o:o:oThanks guys!:o:o:o:o:o I really appreciate the kind words and the supporting friendship of my fellow creekers.

[Russell Eaton]

I am sure you are honored. BUT YOU EARNED IT. +1 on the website.

[Dick Wilson]

WOW! This is quite an accomplishment. Good for you John. Like the song goes..........moving on up:D:D:D

[Pete Jordan]

You are a special talent, John!

Keep it going!

[Jeff Nicol]

Thanks Steve for giving us this great bit of info on the ever over achieving MR. John Keeton! His skills are only superceded by his grace and humor when you meet him in person, a true gentleman! That goes for you also Steve, it feels like we all have known each other for a long time, it is part of the character and charm of SMC members.

Thanks and congrats again John,

Jeff

[Joe Meirhaeghe]

Congrats John & keep up the great work.

[Jim Adkins]

Wow....I know this guy!! Congrats to you Mr. Keeton.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats John. It is a well deserved honor.

[Roger Chandler]

the hits just keep on coming! Very prestigious counselor! Congratulations.............looks like a second calling has come your way in vocation..........transitioning between the court room and the art gallery..............must be quite a ride for you...........

All the best, my friend........again,.........congratulations!

[David Gilbert]

Congratulations on this honor. You and your work certainly deserve it.

I really enjoyed meeting you at the symposium and hope that our next meeting will be longer with some turning being involved.

Cheers,
David

[philip labre]

Congratulations, John!!!

[mickey cassiba]

Congratulations Mr K.Watching you evolve into a turner, has been truly inspirational for me. Kind of what made me choose the lathe and bandsaw over the tablesaw when setting up my patio work shop.

[David DeCristoforo]

Sweet!!!!!

[Tim Rinehart]

Very well deserved John! Congratulations.

[John Beaver]

Congrats John,
No surprise to me. Well deserved.

[Bill Bolen]

WTG John! Your work is most deserving.

[Michelle Rich]

thanks for bringing this to our attention...Way to go John

[cal thelen]

Very cool Congrats John

[Thom Sturgill]

Steve, thanks for letting us know.
John, congrats it is well deserved.

[Robert McGowen]

And John wasted all that time in law school before picking up turning! Seriously, congrats!

[John Keeton]

You folks are just too kind - thanks again, for all the kind words of encouragement. One just never knows what lies ahead, but I have to admit, this turning thing has changed my entire thought process for the "golden years." I had anticipated a much less exciting existence!

[bob svoboda]

Very nice, John.

[Carl L Goff]

Congratulations John, I am not a turner but I know good work when I see it.

[Curt Fuller]

Congratulations John! A well deserved honor!

I've come to the conclusion that the secret to success in this woodturning thing is the ponytail. ;) I knew Steve S had one and I wondered if it gave him that artists touch. But I didn't now John sported one until seeing the pics of him at the AAW shindig. Now I'm convinced, it's the ponytail!

Again John, Congratulations!

[Jack Mincey]

Congratulations John, truly well deserved!
Jack

[Matt Evans]

And here I keep on thinking about all that flatwork you used to post. . .

Congrats! (Though I will cross my fingers and hope to see a display table in the Neanderthal forum sometime. . . )

[Harry Robinette]

Way to go John, Let's think now table leg need HF lathe,hollow form need Delta midi,really nice hollow forms need Jet 16-42 OK what next Robust, Stubby,Serious BUT what to turn to get one that is the question.
But really John congratulations .

[Toney Robertson]

As if there was any doubt that he would be accepted.

Well, there goes any reason for showing up next year to Kentucky Crafted. You know who will be making all the sales!!!!

[Tony De Masi]

Didn't recongnize a single name on that list.:rolleyes:

[Rob Cunningham]

Congratulations John. Beautiful work and a very nice website.

[Kelvin Burton]

John, congratulations on a well deserved recognition!

[Terry Murphy]

Well deserved!

[Richard Kennedy UK]

Congratulations John that is excellent news! Thanks Steve for the heads-up! Whats next? World domination???? lol

[John Keeton]

Thanks, again, for just taking the time to comment!! I am blown away by the kindness of this group - great folks.

[Roland Martin]

Congratulations John!

[Greg Bender]

John,
based on what I see in your post's it is well deserved,
Greg

[Marc Himes]

John, Steve introduced us at the symposium, but we didn't get a chance to chat; perhaps another time. I have enjoyed your work and appreciated your comments as a moderator on the forum. Congratulations.

Marc

[Rich Aldrich]

John - Congrats. Well deserved. I always enjoy your work.

[Russ Denz]

Congratulations on reaching a higher plateau, John. The work in your gallery is truly awe-inspiring!

[Trevor Howard]

Congratulations John! A well deserved honor!

I've come to the conclusion that the secret to success in this woodturning thing is the ponytail. ;) I knew Steve S had one and I wondered if it gave him that artists touch. But I didn't now John sported one until seeing the pics of him at the AAW shindig. Now I'm convinced, it's the ponytail!

Again John, Congratulations!

I am proof it's not the pony tail.;)

Congratulations John.