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Chechen Burl Winged Bowl Back View
Window to the Ancients
Trophy for Whippet races
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Precious Box
Precious box
Cocoon
Bruce L Jones

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This is a piece that did not get very much recognition, made from 4 turnings cut apart to 6 pieces and reattached, the carved grape vine portion is Mahogany the main body of the vase, base and ring are Teak. The piece finished size is 10" x 10". The coloring was done with a combination of wood dye and Deco Art Metallics Acrylic paint, then the spray finish is lacquer. The vase body on this piece can be moved and so can the grape vine shell.
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Emiliano Achaval said:
Where were you expecting to get recognition for it? Social media? Juried exhibition?
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No where in particular Emiliano. This piece was made 4 years ago and fell to the side because of all my other pieces, without receiving very many comments. This time it has had a very impressive response mostly with the ladies. This helps me know what direction to take on future pieces and what appeals to the public.
 
Emiliano Achaval
I'm lucky. I can turn what I feel like turning. That's why I hate it, and I try to stay away from commission pieces that are not something that I would have fun turning. I would definitely not have fun if I had to turn to what appeals to the public. Then again, what would that be? Everything sells!! I would recommend you turn what you like, what gives you a tingling sensation when you think about it in the morning before you head out to the shop. The above piece is magnificent, a work of art. I could not care less if someone likes it or not when I make something. I would say you are 100% going in the right direction! Show us more! Aloha
 
Bruce L Jones
Emiliano Achaval said:
I'm lucky. I can turn what I feel like turning. That's why I hate it, and I try to stay away from commission pieces that are not something that I would have fun turning. I would definitely not have fun if I had to turn to what appeals to the public. Then again, what would that be? Everything sells!! I would recommend you turn what you like, what gives you a tingling sensation when you think about it in the morning before you head out to the shop. The above piece is magnificent, a work of art. I could not care less if someone likes it or not when I make something. I would say you are 100% going in the right direction! Show us more! Aloha
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Don't get me wrong Emiliano, I only create what comes from my mind; but still take note as to what the people are attracted to. At this point and time I am not trying to make a living from my art, but when I fully retire things may change. I do however take commissions based on some of what the person wants but still make it my own piece, painting or drawing.
 

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