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Wally Dickerman
10-20-2011, 1:45 PM
As you can see this piece is loaded with pyrography. It's African Sumac and the leaves are also African Sumac. It was done several years and has long ago been sold and is in a collection. I have an African Sumac tree in my yard but I have no plans to make bowls out of it. Nice wood to turn. There are several similar trees in my area and I'm keeping my eye on them in case one becomes available. It comes from a desert area in South Africa so it does well here in Arizona.

It's about 8 inches tall. C&C welcome.
John Keeton
10-20-2011, 2:03 PM
Wally, everything about this one works! The form, of course, is dead on - one would expect that from the Dickerman shop, but the flow of the leaves and the contrast of the blackened areas is just perfect. I love seeing your works!
Dick Wilson
10-20-2011, 2:12 PM
Wally, this is marvelous piece of art. Please post more of these beauties. I am going to have to turn one of these for my wall :D
Bill Bolen
10-20-2011, 5:29 PM
Lovely piece Wally. I sure enjoy looking at your older work. Hope you keep posting these gem's.
David DeCristoforo
10-20-2011, 6:12 PM
Sweet, Wally... very sweet!
Bernie Weishapl
10-20-2011, 7:35 PM
Really nice Wally. Love the form and the burning is extremely nice.
David E Keller
10-20-2011, 7:40 PM
I really like this piece! The lower portion of the form seems to have an almost iridescent quality with subtle coloring... Is that natural or did you do something to create that effect?
charlie knighton
10-20-2011, 7:43 PM
+1 on sweet
Sid Matheny
10-20-2011, 7:57 PM
Hate to say it but WOW what a beauty!

Sid
Alan Trout
10-20-2011, 8:00 PM
Wally,

That is a wonderful piece. Wonderful to look at.

Alan
Wally Dickerman
10-20-2011, 8:13 PM
I really like this piece! The lower portion of the form seems to have an almost iridescent quality with subtle coloring... Is that natural or did you do something to create that effect?

Thanks David. No special treatment, just came out that way.
Roland Martin
10-20-2011, 8:16 PM
This does certainly belong in a collection Wally. Truly an extraordinary piece, thanks for sharing this beauty.
Harry Robinette
10-20-2011, 8:16 PM
Wally
It is so nice to see this work you've done over the years. I believe everyone here really enjoys seeing this unbelievable work. As far as I'm concerned keep them coming I really enjoy seeing your work.
Steve Schlumpf
10-20-2011, 9:11 PM
Excellent! Love the form and the sense of motion created by the leaves! Beautiful work Wally! Thanks for sharing!
Baxter Smith
10-20-2011, 11:30 PM
Lovely form and the colors in the pyro part is fascinating Wally. Thanks for sahring.
Ryan Baker
10-20-2011, 11:48 PM
Wally, that one looks fantastic. The leaves really work well. You are a madman with that pyro work. I did one piece like that (about the same size) and just about went stir crazy burning all those dots. You must have incredible patience.
Kathy Marshall
10-21-2011, 1:42 AM
Beautiful piece Wally! Love the pyro, love the leaves, love the form and love to turn Af sumac (when green)!