Burled Poplar Form w/ pedestal

[Ken Glass]

Hey All,
Here is a Burled Poplar Form I finished last week. It is 7-1/2" tall and 9-1/2" wide. It was a Burl Cap that I had for awhile. It seems only lately have the creative juices really started flowing again. I seem to go through stages where I can't seem to see a finished turning in a piece of wood, then something triggers me, and off I go. Does anyone have the same affliction? Anyway this will also go to the show this fall. As usual, I ebonized a Holly Pedestal and finished it in flat lacquer. The form is Beall buffed with Trip and Ren Wax. Your comments are always welcome. Thanks for looking.

[Roger Chandler]

Now that one has some pizzazz, Ken.........love your pedestal on this one...........unusual lighting on the pics as well........very nice!

[Ken Glass]

Roger,
My photography is always a work in progress. I used three 300 Watt Halogen lights on the sides of my tent and it cast a funky hue, but hey, no shadows? LOL

[Dennis Ford]

This is really very nice; the wide burl on that pedestal almost looks tipsy but at the same time it shows off a great design. The black pedestal goes nicely with the dark spots in the burl.

[Jay Rasmussen]

Nice work Ken, looks almost fluid. You obviously have a lotof fun behind the lens as well.

[John Keeton]

Ken, this one is very unique!! I like the design on the pedestal and the whole piece has excellent proportions. Poplar burl is a rarity IMO - this is the first I have seen. What about this image - is it closer?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice piece Ken. I like it all the way around. I really like that pedestal.

[Ken Glass]

John,
That's what my eyes saw when I shot it, but my lighting mucked it up pretty bad. I need to get some Florescent bulbs, but it seems everything else takes precedence.

Bernie,
Thanks. I never know what my Pedestals will look like until I start turning them. Weird, huh.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Ken - that's pretty cool looking! I like the sense of motion it projects! Should be a big hit at your show!

[Baxter Smith]

Very neat piece Ken. I like the piece a lot but the cone shape in pedestal may take a little getting used to for me. The overall size and height of the pedestal seems to fit the top very well!

[Steve Mawson]

Ken,
Looks like a great piece for the fall show. I know it would look great on my mantel.

[Ken Glass]

Steve M,
Your welcome to come to the Strawn Art Gallery, November 3rd and buy it, and put it on your mantel. I'll even give you a ticket to the Gala. LOL

[Michelle Rich]

the upside down picture shows the burl off best! Glad your trigger got limbered up..this is very pretty

[Bill Wyko]

I'd say that the juices are flowing,,,, like a tsunami! That is just georgeous!!!! Almost looks like a fountain of burl. Excellent job, thanks for sharing.