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Turning of the Week for February 3, 2025

Tom Gall

Tom Gall

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My choice for TOTW for February 3, 2025 is “Southwest Diamonds” by Jim Grieco.

Jim’s open segmented vessel is very impressive at 18” wide. But more importantly it has a pleasing form, and an interesting and very attractive pattern enhanced by the complementary colors with his choice of woods.
I’ve attempted this type of work only once – on a very small and simple piece under the tutelage of an old friend, Bill Smith (an originator of this style) many years ago – so I can really appreciate all the work that Jim has in this piece.

I’m pleased to choose Jim’s piece for his first TOTW. Well done, sir!


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Tom Gall said:
My choice for TOTW for February 3rd, 2024 is “Southwest Diamonds” by Jim Grieco.

Jim’s open segmented vessel is very impressive at 18” wide. But more importantly it has a pleasing form, and an interesting and very attractive pattern enhanced by the complementary colors with his choice of woods.
I’ve attempted this type of work only once – on a very small and simple piece under the tutelage of an old friend, Bill Smith (an originator of this style) many years ago – so I can really appreciate all the work that Jim has in this piece.

I’m pleased to choose Jim’s piece for his first TOTW. Well done, sir!
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Thank you very much - I am honored to be chosen! Definitely a labor of love!
 
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