Continuum

[Richard Kennedy UK]

Sometimes life seems to get in the way. Jobs about the house and other commitments seem to have ganged up on me keeping me from finishing much recently. Finally though I have managed to sneak off to the workshop and get my fingers dirty! http://www.woodworkersinstitute.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif This is a piece of Horse Chestnut about 150mm x 80mm I spent an age creating the loops cutting, sanding and finally today texturing with the pyrograph. In fact I had to pyro it twice as I tried a lighter burn first but found the result insipid. The heavier burn would, had I realised I needed it earlier, resulted in me spending a lot less time in the sanding phase.

Anyway its finished and for me the act of finishing a piece felt great! I have a pile of things half done so I hope I can get out to complete some more soon!

C&C welcome!


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[Donny Lawson]

Very nice piece. I love the shape.

[Bill Bolen]

Inspired piece Richard. Lovely indeed!

[Joe Watson]

Nice positioning of the light, the shadowing looks awesome.

[Baxter Smith]

I like it. A lot!! Well done Richard!

[Kenny Jacobson]

Wow, that is neat. I really like it.

[John Keeton]

Richard, I am one of those that thinks form transcends everything, and you nailed it with this one. Beautiful form on its own, and the design work is executed very well. Nice piece of work!

[charlie knighton]

very nice.......

[Richard Kennedy UK]

Thanks everyone for your comments Joe I wont say how many photos I took to get that one all I can say is thank heavens for digital! John I try to spend time getting the initial shape right so thanks for that!

[Jim Burr]

This really is beautiful Richard! Light and airy...very delicate and refined.

[kenneth walker]

sweet looking bowl great job.

[David Reed]

Richard:
I love this design. I have not done any fenestration as yet but this looks indeed like a tremendous effort and you nailed it here. The burn enhances the weave and gives it much depth.

[cal thelen]

wow very nice piece.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really beautiful piece Richard.

[Jamie Donaldson]

And again I say "ya' done good" Richard!

[David DeCristoforo]

Sweet. And the World of Woodturners cover selection of the day too!

[Kathy Marshall]

Very cool! Beautiful piece! and Congrats on the cover!

[Richard Kennedy UK]

Thanks again everyone who has commented I was dead chuffed to get the cover photo on WOW When you see some of the amazing things people make its a great honour to be chosen!