Steve Worcester
Admin Emeritus
The non-traditional finial box was judged by the articles author, Fred Klap. Below are his comments on each piece with a link to the winners.
<Fred> I have picked out my choice for the top three entries and written a small critique of each
Winner - leppikallio
PIC1
PIC2
Elegant floral finial and textured ball box shows excellent turning, carving and design skills. The design elements are well executed and the proportions balanced.
Second Place - Gary Ljostad
PIC1
PIC2
Gary! Your piece poses the question, where is the finial and do you dare touch? This is a fun piece: attractive and balanced. When opened there is a further surprise with your inclusion .
Third Place - Mark Damron
PIC1
PIC2
Very innovative box with striking bat finial. Excellent use of mixed media.
Comments on other entries -
Ed McDonnell.
Excellent piece. My only comment is that you have one element too much. If you remove the foot the box becomes more balanced, or if you turn the box upside down the foot becomes an attractive finial. This will allow focus on the excellent form and workmanship.
Ron Coleman.
Beautifully turned piece and lid. The branches are an interesting accent but I find it conflicts with the elegant lines of the piece Nice work.
cjgreen
Great use of color and form. My only comment is that the colors on the base and body are in conflict, and I find it hard to find a place to focus on. The wire hair ornament is an excellent element.
Machine Artist.
I like your horn finial and contrasting lid. The bottom of your piece could be refined and made a little more delicate. Nice Work.
JerryG.
Very interesting oval box. Your photo background obscures the finial but from what I can see this is a creative approach to decorative turning I look forward to seeing great pieces in the future from you.
robert davis.
Nice box form and what a great hollow finial with small interior ornament. Your lines flow and the finish looks excellent. Very nice piece.
Rules can be found here
http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=3954
Pictures of all entries here
http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=4035
<Fred> I have picked out my choice for the top three entries and written a small critique of each
Winner - leppikallio
PIC1
PIC2
Elegant floral finial and textured ball box shows excellent turning, carving and design skills. The design elements are well executed and the proportions balanced.
Second Place - Gary Ljostad
PIC1
PIC2
Gary! Your piece poses the question, where is the finial and do you dare touch? This is a fun piece: attractive and balanced. When opened there is a further surprise with your inclusion .
Third Place - Mark Damron
PIC1
PIC2
Very innovative box with striking bat finial. Excellent use of mixed media.
Comments on other entries -
Ed McDonnell.
Excellent piece. My only comment is that you have one element too much. If you remove the foot the box becomes more balanced, or if you turn the box upside down the foot becomes an attractive finial. This will allow focus on the excellent form and workmanship.
Ron Coleman.
Beautifully turned piece and lid. The branches are an interesting accent but I find it conflicts with the elegant lines of the piece Nice work.
cjgreen
Great use of color and form. My only comment is that the colors on the base and body are in conflict, and I find it hard to find a place to focus on. The wire hair ornament is an excellent element.
Machine Artist.
I like your horn finial and contrasting lid. The bottom of your piece could be refined and made a little more delicate. Nice Work.
JerryG.
Very interesting oval box. Your photo background obscures the finial but from what I can see this is a creative approach to decorative turning I look forward to seeing great pieces in the future from you.
robert davis.
Nice box form and what a great hollow finial with small interior ornament. Your lines flow and the finish looks excellent. Very nice piece.
Rules can be found here
http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=3954
Pictures of all entries here
http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=4035
