Another Olive cup on a stick

[Kathy Marshall]

This is officially the tallest piece I've turned to date. It stands 19" tall.
I like some parts of this one better than the last, but there are also things I could have done better.
I'm not happy with the curve to the bottom, and once I got it all put together I noticed I should have put the bead detail on the stem a little higher, but overall it's not bad. The stem is more of the goncalo alves with an olive bead.
It's finished with danish oil and about 4 coats of WOP, and it still needs a buff and some ren wax.
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Here's a group shot including the one I did a few weeks ago and one I did last year.
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Thanks for looking!
Comments and critiques are welcome.

[Rick Markham]

Those are great Cathy! I like how your stems have evolved. I think I like the thinness of the base of the one in the center the most. I've got a couple of pieces of olive wood, I've been staring at for awhile, sure is pretty stuff :)

Edited to add: On second inspection I really like all of them, they are all different, but their respective components fit each other very well. So they are all my favorite LOL

[John Keeton]

Kathy, you continually challenge yourself!! Great quality, BTW.

While I am not a big fan of the "super slender" long pedestal stems, you do nice work. The technical accomplishments here are significant. No one can doubt your turning abilities, and that is for certain!

[Bill Hensley]

All are oh so nice, and appear so delicate. Well done!

[Michelle Rich]

19 inches tall..wow! I thought my vase was tall at 15 inches..quite striking vessels

[Fred Belknap]

Kathy beautiful work, looks like it would sway in a gentle breeze. Your workmanship is tops.

[Dennis Ford]

I logged on this morning to see what you had turned this time and WOW. It is very impressive with both technical difficulty and artistic beauty.

[Ted Evans]

Absolutely gorgeous Kathy! Obviously, you have mastered the art of tool sharpening, correct?

[Doug W Swanson]

Wow! Is there anything you can't do? Beautiful!

[Allan Ferguson]

That is really pushing it. Great work.

[Harvey M. Taylor]

They all stand tall in my book. Thanks for sharing. Max in Ft. Worth Tx.

[James Combs]

Some nice work Kathy. Looks like the beginning of a full service set. 5 more and you can set a full table service.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Kathy those are beautiful. Really well done.

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Kathy,
Those are award winners for sure. Turning those ling thin pieces must have taken a pot of practice. The design is very pleasing and you should be quite proud.
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[David DeCristoforo]

Great work on this one. The trio looks good too...

[Baxter Smith]

Quite impressive on the height Kathy. I think each one of these is becoming more and more refined.

[Kathy Marshall]

Thanks everyone!
None of them are quite right, but I think I'm getting closer. I do see improvement with each one, now if I could just design the transitions a little better.

[Harvey Ghesser]

All are beautiful, Kathy...I love the group shot.

[Bill Wyko]

Kathy, you really have an eye for form and proportion. Your pieces are a real pleasure to see. Very well done, thanks for sharing.