turning of the week

Once again is my turn to select the turning of the week. Our TOTW has been doing an excellent job, not an easy one, with so many great, well-designed turnings to choose from. I have had my eye on a piece for quite some time, hoping that the other team members were not going to pick it. For this...

My choice for Turning of the Week for June 27, 2022, is “Cottonwood Bowl” by Curt Fuller. The contrast between the highly figured wood and the extremely precise pyrography on the feather design with borders makes for a great composition of this outstanding bowl. Curt has used this feather motif...

For this week's TOTW, I have chosen Mike Gibson's "White Tea". I'm surprised that one of Mike's turnings hasn't been previously chosen, because it's obvious that he is a perfectionist in everything he does.....and, he does it very well, indeed! Mike apparently chooses a theme, and explores the...

My selection is “Koa Bowl with inclusion” by Steve Worcester. This light coming through this bowl caught my eye initially. The curve on the bowl moved it to the top of my list. Well done Steve. A great piece of wood showcased in an excellently executed form.

This week's TOTW team member John Lucas chose Dave Landers piece: Natural Surface Goblet. A great choice! Below is what John said about the piece: Natural surface goblet by Dave Landers. As a former spelunker this immediately caught my attention. That and the unusual and unique use of burl...

Janice Levi's Ornament illustrates some of the best woodturning skills and pyrographic techniques today. If you've never turned a sphere before, try it. Not as easy as one would think, and her globes are always exceptional. They are also hollowed, to complete the delicateness of an ornament...

My selection for Turning of the Week for May 23, 2022, is this unique turned and carved Redgum bowl by Mark Wardel. This 6-inch bowl was turned from a fence post that Mark had in his possession for quite some time. In designing and executing the turning Mark not only was able to retain the...

My selection for the turning of the week beginning May 16, 2022, is "Spalted Myrtle Urn" by Jeff Jackson. This beautifully executed hollow form ticked all the right boxes for me when making my selection for this week's featured turning. The proportions and continuous curve without flat spots...

My choice for TOTW for the week of May 9, 2022, is Torus of Swiss Stone Pine by Martin Bauer. I've seen lots of Tori done over the years but this one just strikes me as really clean and well done.

My choice for this week’s TOTW is “Footed Walnut Bowl” by James Seyfried. This NE bowl has a beautiful flowing form, nice color contrast and an appealing rim treatment. The nicely carved feet are added value. In my opinion, they are just the right size and don’t interrupt the curve of the...

There have been some nice things in the AAW photo gallery lately.....making me wish I could pick more than one TOTW for April 25, 2022. I was truly amazed at the 21,000+ segments in Russ Braun's "Basketweave 102" entry. That......although amazing in itself, is very complementary to the really...

My pick for turning of the week for April 18, 2022 is Horno Chaco Passages by @Jim McLain. This work appeals to me in so many ways. A hollowform with marvelous curves, sandblasting, organic elements, and a story told by bricks, windows, and a turquoise inlay that makes me think of water...

My choice for the TOTW of April 11, 2022, goes to Dave Landers " I Was Told I should Remove the Pith" I don't think he thought he had a chance of winning the TOTW or he would have chosen a more artsy title for it, LOL His piece intrigued me the moment I saw the thumbnail. Sometimes, as I'm...

Dennis Ramos, your curly Redwood Thin Platter is exceptional. I am a fan of surface embellishments, that's a given. But I recognize a turning that can - and should - stand on its own. And your Redwood platter with curl is that. It takes a keen eye to see the chatoyance in wood; it's that...

My selection for Turning of the Week is Hope Springs Eternal by John Lucas. It is a powerful work of art whose message evokes so many raw emotions of pain, empathy, helplessness, anger, and hate. Yet we are reminded that we must maintain our hope for a better tomorrow. Congratulations, John...

My choice for the Tutning of the Week for March 21, 2022 is “Walnut Crotch Platter” by Kevin Weir”. When you find a beautiful piece of wood it is often best to let the wood ‘do the talking’ and just do your best to host the wood and its beautiful grain patterns in a pleasing and well-turned...

Once again it is my turn to choose the TOTW. I take the selection process very seriously. I take my time and scroll very slowly thru the photo gallery. When something catches my eye, I open that picture in a new window. Tonight I had 21 windows open! The competition was fierce! I wish that I...

My choice for this week’s TOTW is “Bottle with Tendril” by Heather Marusiak. This creative piece ticks all the boxes for me. The form, carving, texture and coloring are so well done – and the carved foot/base is just icing on the cake. I was pretty sure this would be my selection as soon as I...

Turning of the week for 2/28/22 is Christine Smith's Tabby Cat box made from cherry wood. 6” X 3.5” off-center turned box with a wooden cat-lid that snaps in place. The “fur” texture was burned onto the lid and the cat was then painted with acrylics. The bowl’s flowers were relief carved and...

My pick for this week is Susan's Valentine Garden by @Dave Landers. This piece consists of five rearrangeable pieces - four heart sculptures and a pedestal base. They capture the valentine theme in a whimsical and playful way that should delight the owner. The two rings are joined to make...