A couple of months ago I turned my first attempt at a basket illusion, after many hours with my pyro pens and markers I produced my first bowl. I started on the back and was a bit too heavy with the texturing and it came out way too dark for my tastes. I lighted up on the front and I am pleased with the result. My wife loves owls, so I burned an owl in the center. Since it stands in a plate stand in a display cabinet, the back does not show.
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My brother, a paint artist liked it so much he asked me to make a shallower version for him. Since my house is well decorated with his paintings, I was glad to return the favor. The JDS in the center are his initials. Viewed horizontally they appear three diamentional due to the background and shadowing. While the lettering is not as neat as I would have liked, the effect is very good.
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Maple, about 7" diameter. The second is about 3/4" high compared to 1 1/2" for the first one. Beaded with D-Way beaders - love them! Colored with india ink from Tombow brushes. The first has a light coat of Krylon satin acrylic spray which will be applied to the second. The Krylon helps prevent smudges while not affecting the look of feel of the piece. Patterns are based on Hopi wound bowls modified to fit the turned format. While this might be considered 'cultural appropriation' I do not sell my art.
C & C welcome as always.