Walnut vase

[Dennis Ford]

This is the best of several pictures I took of this vase. The reflections caused me some grief even though the surface has not yet been waxed. Vase is 13-1/2 inches tall. The wood has a lot of character with some spalted sapwood and some nice figuring in the heartwood. The form has a more gentle curve than I usually turn for this shape. Finish is WOP (too wet lately for lacquer). Comments and critiques are welcome.

[Toby Bouder]

Wow, that's beautiful Dennis. Excellent work!

[Paul Williams]

Nice job Dennis. I really like what looks to me like flames coming off the swirls on the left side.

[Roger Chandler]

That is a pretty form Dennis! I like the collar treatment you gave it...........just enough to enhance the form without distracting from the flowing curve. Gotta love that grain! Nicely done!

[robert baccus]

Absolutely beautiful--wood and workmanship.

[Sid Matheny]

Man I love it!!!


Sid

[Michelle Rich]

wow, dennis, this is a lovely vase. the wood is wonderful and I love the shape..the little neck & collar are just icing on the cake. Beautiful

[Dave Cullen]

I love it. Gotta get me some Walnut.

[Ben Darrah]

Wood and form are both great.

[steven carter]

Exceptional job done on a great piece of walnut.

[wes murphy]

Very nice wood and shape, Dennis. I really like it.

[charlie knighton]

very nice......

[Bob Rotche]

That's a real beauty. Love everything about it.

[Richard Madden]

I agree with every comment already made. Excellent piece!.

[Tim Rinehart]

Extremely nice piece...really like it. The wood ain't bad either!;)

[Gus Dundon]

That wood piece turned out really well. Such a very remarkable piece. The wood is beautiful. I am amazed of the hard-work you put through this.

[Mike Cruz]

Dennis, I didn't realize it was that big until I read your dimensions! Quite a large vessel... And the form is beautiful. While walnut is my favorite wood, the figure is stunning, the sapwood adds great contrast, the spalting in the sapwood just puts it over the top, my favorite thing about this is the neck/collar. I can't imagine a better shape, better size, or better execution.

BTW, I say what I feel. If I didn't like it, or if I had critique, I don't care if everyone else was kissing your feet over the turning, I'd speak my mind. I really just think you hit a home run!