Evolution

[Michelle Rich]

This is my first "sculptural" negative space design. In the past my pieces have been in the range of .300-.375 inches thick. This one has raised sculpted volutes and measures just shy of 1/2 inch and most of that is the volute height. I am modestly pleased with my first attempt. As I was making this I had a real desire to sandblast it..luckily, I have no compressor, nor sandblast unit!! Shedua, about 8 inches in diameter. Let me know what you think of this change of concept in these pieces. Thanks:)

[Marc Himes]

It looks like you did an excellent job of carving and spacing the raised volutes. The photo took me a little while to figure out, but understanding it now, I am very impressed. That must have taken you many hours of work in carving and sanding. What kind of carving tools do you use? Do you have a side view? I would love to see this up close. Great Job!

[Lionel Mercier]

marvelous visual effect...Vasarely ?
did you perform this with a router ?
I like it, I would see it in motion...wow

[Michelle Rich]

Mark & lionel: the amazing dremel!!

[charlie knighton]

lovely, i like your works growth

[Steve Schlumpf]

I like it! I think the raised volutes add yet another visual dimension for the eyes to take in! Really like the sense of motion that your negative space designs create! Nice work!

[Michelle Rich]

me too, Steve..I kept hearing as I was making it: Rollin' rollin' rollin' rawhide!

[Clint Baxter]

Wow. That's a lot of Dremel work. Have been impressed with everything you post and this is no exception. Keep me coming.

Clint

[David DeCristoforo]

This one will not stop moving! Simple and direct but very effective. Do I detect a slight "Paul Hedman thing" going on here?

[Kathy Marshall]

Another winner Michelle!

[Eric Holmquist]

Another amazing piece, these carved turnings you do in this style always impress me

[philip labre]

I love this piece, Michelle! Fantastic!

[Rick Markham]

I like it, the raised volutes have added a lot of depth, it's almost vortex like, constantly moving and drawing your eyes to the center (which is perfectly shaped IMHO)

[Len Mullin]

It's a lovely piece, you do some amazing work.

[Michelle Rich]

Hi David: yes, over on WOW i said that I think this change was predicated by seeing too much of P.H. works! It's like getting a song stuck in your head!

[Doug W Swanson]

Impressive! But then your work is always impressive, Michelle!

[Ed Morgano]

I love it Michelle. One of these days, I'm going to give this "negative space" thing a try. Thanks for sharing and keep em coming!

[Tim Rinehart]

Wonderful piece again Michelle. I think about Paul's work and wish I had room for a sandblast cabinet...and then I start thinking again, and am grateful I DON'T have room for a sandblast cabinet! Would be interesting to try some of the techniques Paul employs, as well those of Pascal Oudet. Saw him do a demo on his dentilles, very cool.
Sandblasting may open a new direction on your negative space work...can't hurt to try.

[Jeff Myroup]

Very Very nice. I really like the carved approach. Much more depth. I think some blasting would also add to it. Well done.

[Baxter Smith]

Very neat Michele! A brass bristle or soft steel brush can give the appearance of sandblasting.