Winged Victory

[Steve Schlumpf]

Have a juried show that I have to submit entries to no later than this coming Friday. Turned this Box Elder hollow form back in July (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=115860) and while I was happy with the form at the time - I never really liked the finial. This is one of those rare times where I went back and turned another finial to give a piece a different look.

The Box Elder HF is 10" high to top of the Cherry finial x 6" diameter x 1/8" thick.

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So, what do you think? To weird for an art show entry?

As always, your comments, opinions and critiques are welcome!

Thanks for looking!

[Bob Borzelleri]

Steve...

Certainly not too weird for any art show I've been to. In fact, I was thinking that you added a nicely done whimsical touch to what was already a very stately HF. While the former finial was well done, this one seems to add to the overall character of the piece. I like it.

...Bob

[David Christopher]

Steve, I like the shape and everything but I think it would better with the finial a little darker in color.

does it have a finish on it ?

can you put some dye or stain on it ?

just my 2 cents

[David E Keller]

I like it as is... the finial is really nice. This seems perfect for an art show.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really a pretty piece Steve. I really like the finial.

[Toney Robertson]

Steve,

The HF is great. Beautiful wood and a pleasing form.

I generally like pedestals and finials in a contrasting wood but you just never know what judges will like.

The art fair that I have entered this year and last still makes me scratch my head. Both years the piece (you can submit three) that I thought they would like they rejected.

I guess art like beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Toney

PS Another name for your HF but not as inspiring would be "Forked Tongue"

[John Keeton]

Steve, I like the finial, and I really like it on this piece. The "wings" pick up the angle of the finial base, and I think the change of direction of the grain for the "ball" is neat!! Though the cherry will darken, so will the box elder, and I think the finial draws on the color bands in the HF.

Very nice, crisp details, and a marked improvement. Go for it!! Wierd is in!

[Richard Madison]

Seems like the perfect level of weirdness to me, but then I'm not one of the judges. Good luck Steve.

[Baxter Smith]

I don't know what is weird about it. Guess I don't know enough about finials. And if it is wierd, isn't that sometimes good for an art show?
I think the tip of the finial matches the shape of the hollowform. I like the color as well. It is similar but contrasting if that makes any sense. Something different than black looks good! More natural.

[Bill Bolen]

The new finial changes the feel of the entire piece for me. I believe it to be a fine improvement. The "wing" is a very fitting and clever addition.. Good luck on the coming show also...Bill...

[alex carey]

I've never even seen a winged finial, its pretty frickin cool, not sure how you did it either. Nice job, it's definitely not too weird.

[Peter Lamb]

Perfect! It's in the show!!
Peter

[Pete Jordan]

Nice upgrade, Steve!

[Tony De Masi]

I like it alot Steve. I would put it in the show as is and see what happens.

Tony

[Roland Martin]

Is there anything too weird for an art show? I thing that's a great finial, blends in very well with the HF. Best of luck Steve.