turning of the week

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...

I'm posting this for John Lucas. Here is what John said: I have selected Sparkler by Dale Lynch as the Turning of the Week for February 14, 2022. This is a spectacular pen. It's done so well that it looks mechanical and I want that to be a compliment. The details and design are excellent...

Christine Smith's "Bird's Eye Balance'" is a wonderful combination of turning, carving, and painting skills. The symmetry of wood choice, combined with the carved birds in a great showcase for the talent and design of this entire piece. I love everything about this box and am pleased to select...

My pick for 'Turning of the Week; (TOTW) for the week beginning 31 January 2022 goes to Andy Goldman for his '1st Charity Donation' segmented bowl. Andy's excellence in design, detailed craftsmanship in creating such a beautiful and complex segmented bowl and philanthropy in donating this bowl...

This week's TOTW award goes to William Rogers for his beautifully made Outback Hat. I'll echo what Emiliano said last week, "I'm impressed by the quality of work put out by our family members." I was mulling over several finalists when William's Outback Hat suddenly appeared Saturday afternoon...

Once again it is my turn to choose the TOTW for the Forum. Competition has been fierce! I'm impressed by the quality of work put out by our family members. As I was scrolling, I chose a handful of turnings. Then I went back to have a second better look. In the end, what really surprised me was...

My choice for this week’s TOTW is “Enneper III” by Michael Foster. I was hesitant to choose this piece because my last selection was a piece by Mike, and there were several other excellent contenders to choose from. But I kept returning to this well-presented piece of art. A beautifully...

I've always felt that simple shapes, in conjunction with Mother Nature's input......creates timeless beauty. This bowl of Steven Forrest's, is a good example of the concept, and is this week's Turning Of The Week. For the Member's photo gallery entry, click on the link...

Bleached Maple Ornament by @James Seyfried is my pick for turning of the week. This piece popped off the page when I first saw it in the gallery. Just nicely done. The finial combines excellent curved elements separated by crisp details. A subtle but important esthetic is the the curves on...