Press Release on Keeton!

[Steve Schlumpf]

I love it when friends get recognition for what they do - especially when it comes to turning.

Check out this press release on John Keeton (http://migration.kentucky.gov/newsroom/kyarts/Governors_Awards_Keeton.htm)! The big event is tomorrow and I have already asked him to take some photos!! Please join me in congratulating him! Hard to believe that he started turning only a few short years ago!!

Congrats John! :D

[Brian Kent]

Congratulations, John. You do some of the most beautiful lathe work I have ever seen.

[ray hampton]

I agree with Brian 100 %

[Eric Gourieux]

Congratulations to one of the great mentors on the SMC site! It is a well-deserved honor. BTW, the award is gorgeous.

[Fred Belknap]

Couldn't happen to a nicer person.

[Roger Chandler]

I suspect the awards John turned will get about as much buzz as the recipients themselves........these 12 "trophies" are stellar work....form, conception, finish and execution..........congratulations JK!

[Greg McClurg]

Outstanding. As a somewhat new turner I've admired John's work, his comments, instruction and mentoring through this site. He was also kind enough to visit with me on the phone and share his expertise in helping my learning curve. His trophies are superb examples of his incredible work. You certainly deserve this honor, John.

Greg

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congratulations John!

I'll say it again........for someone who only wanted to turn a couple table legs for a piece of furniture he was making....You have come a long ways!

Quite well deserved accolades John! Again....Congratulations!

[Dale Miner]

Way to go John.

[Keith Outten]

Congratulations John, this is recognition well deserved.
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[Harry Robinette]

Great Honor that is very much deserved. Congratulation John, as always your work is fabulous.

[Robert Henrickson]

Congratulations are definitely in order! I was able to see the awards at various stages of production in John's shop this year -- they are remarkable in person!

[charlie knighton]

congratulaltions John, bunch of work in all those forms

[John M. Smith]

Congratulations John. The awards look great. You always nail the shape and the color is great too. Nice to see you in Ohio again.

[Scott Hackler]

Congrats John, exceptional work....like usual!

[Michael Dromey]

Great work John. Congrats is also in order.

[Prashun Patel]

Proud to know ya. Congrats.

[Sid Matheny]

Congrats John! You sure deserve it.

Sid

[Mike Cruz]

Congrats, John. Quite an honor, I'm sure. You aren't going to get big headed on us now, are ya? :D

[Lori Kleinberg]

Congrats John, that is some beautiful work.

[Tim Leiter]

Congratulations Mr. Keeton. You do exceptional work on your turnings...............Tim.

[Vince Welch]

Boy John... You are showing off at a whole new level now!!!! Very nice work! Congradulations!!! Let me know if you need to smooth out some politicians!:D

Vince

[John Keeton]

I really appreciate all the kind words! Certainly, the good Lord deserves praise for whatever talent has been given me, and I need all of you to know how much is owed to the Creek and all that mentored and encouraged me along the way. Steve, you know that you have been an inspiration from the beginning both with your work and especially with your friendship.



I'll say it again........for someone who only wanted to turn a couple table legs for a piece of furniture he was making....You have come a long ways!Ken, I still have the prototype for that set of table legs! It sure was a fork in the road for me and the beginning of an exciting journey.

Thanks, again to each of you!

[Bruce Lundgren]

What an honor! Congratulations, John. You're work is exquisite and this piece is "over the top"!!
If anyone has the opportunity to visit the Artisan Gallery in Berea, it's one of the best galleries anywhere and included a display of John's turned art. My visit there a few weeks was highlighted by a chance meeting with John and Steve who happened to be there at the same time. John has also been selected to be on the faculty of John Campbell School and will be conducting a turning class in March I believe

[Brian Libby]

Congratulaltions John!

[Doug Herzberg]

Looks like you've been busy. Those recipients are very lucky. Congratulations.

[Josh Bowman]

John, congratulations!! What an honor.

[Steve Busey]

Very cool and well deserved!

[Ken Glass]

Thanks to Steve for posting the article, we know, John wouldn't have himself. John you are way too modest. Your work inspires many here at the Creek and sets a standard that is seldom matched. Good on you, Mr. Keeton.

[Alan Trout]

Thats a cool deal congratulations.

[Glen Blanchard]

Congrats, John! That is waaay cool!

[Steve Kennedy]

Wow! Very impressive. Beautiful work and a high honor. Well done!

[Kyle Iwamoto]

Congratulations! Very nice.

[Harvey M. Taylor]

How could I not congratulate you, John for such innovative work. Max

[Jon Nuckles]

Congratulations, John. The only downside to all of your success is that you are so in demand that we don't get see as much of your great work posted here. Way to go!

[John Beaver]

Congratulations John !!!!!!!

A well deserved honor.

It's good to see some of your successes now that you're not posting as often as you once did. Thanks for sharing this Steve.

[John Keeton]

Thanks, again for all the kind words! Just returned from the awards ceremony - very nice event. We met a lot of folks that really promote the arts in KY. I felt humbled to be in their company!

[terry mccammon]

Congratulations John.

[Patrick McCarthy]

Well, no real surprise given his talents. Congrats John, I have always enjoyed your inputs and postings here. LOVE the shape of the award, particularly the delicate finial, and the finish on the curly maple. Patrick

[James Combs]

Congratulations John, got two more words for you too, "Show Off";)

[Greg Just]

Congratulations John - well deserved award.

[Kathy Marshall]

Congratulations John! Quite the honor and well deserved!

[Jeff Nicol]

A great bit of recognition for a very talented man! I am proud to have met you in person and hope to visit you in KY some day soon.

Beautiful piece and the winner will be surely thrilled to recieve it!

Jeff