turning of the week

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...

It was @john lucas turn this week. His computer in under the weather, so he emailed thru his trusty cell phone his choice of TOTW. Below os what John said: I pick Skyline Platter #2 By Norm Cloutier. As I go through the gallery, a lot of extraordinary pieces stand out. So the choice becomes...

I love animals. And, Jose Esteban Cruz's turning of a cat caught in Christmas lights brought back many memories for me. Jose, you have created an adorable cat in wood, and as you desired, brought a smile to my face. I hope that this brings a smile to your face. I am so happy to select your...

Many times simplicity of form wins out over complexity, especially when it highlights the natural beauty of the wood as Marc Banka has done with his Sweetgum Calabash bowl. The beauty of the shape, clean lines and attention to details like the carefully formed rim lines are also factors for why...

My choice for TOTW is Wormy Ash Hollowform with Pewas by Dave Landers. I love this organic hollowform's smooth flowing lines that are so well complemented by the smoothly flowing lines of the grain pattern. The beautifully done pewa patches seem to be the perfect choice for drawing the...

I'm posting this for Emiliano. He just boarded the "red-eye" flight from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Dallas, Texas about 45 minutes ago ...that's about eleven hours block to block. And then, Dallas to Honolulu and then finally, Maui. Poor guy has really been suffering: Stones concert in...

My choice for this week’s TOTW is “Endless Maple” by Michael Foster. The quilted maple is gorgeous and excellently finished to bring out all the chatoyance possible in this figured wood, and the form is well presented and showcased on the simple pyramid shaped black stand. Much of Mike’s work...

When I think of "natural", I think of many things......but, this is different, and it certainly does come off very well! I am a big fan of turnings that accentuate what Mother Nature can contribute, and this one does.....in spades! :) Michael Nathal's Hickory hollow form is my choice for this...

LADYBUG by Dan Stevenson is the turning of the week of November 1. Ladybug is a marvelous piece. The exquisite curve will catch your eye across a room. A closer look will reward you with an intricately carved geometric pattern, stippling detail, and inlaid cabochons from NIP knots all of...

I selected Eli Polite's piece, Small Wonder has outstanding form, incredible inlays, and an incredible finish. His pieces always rank up there with the howdhedothat from a technical standpoint. But that's just the start. His forms are always well done and his finishes are absolutely top-notch.