Will Armstrong's Gold Carved Bowl is my choice for this week's featured turning.
I was drawn to this bowl when Will first posted a photo to the gallery, and have re-visited it several times. There is a lot to like, but above all the form is spectacular. The curve is a consistent speed from foot to rim, and I appreciate that it terminates just before straightening out. Furthermore, the movement in the rim adds a nice curve on a different plane. The variably sized carved facets are in nice proportion to the overall size of the bowl--big enough to be obvious, yet small enough to keep you exploring. I can imagine the bowl feels great in the hands and is one that I would enjoy turning over and over, feeling as much of the surface as possible. Adding to the visual interest is Will's excellent use of color. From what I can see, the interior has the appearance of genuine gold. Much like wood, metals have variation in grain, texture, and color patterns. Will captured this effect well, and also manged to keep the iridescence that is associated with raw gold. The black rim and facet edges frames and contrasts the gold coloration nicely.
Will, you've shown us quite a few nice turnings, and it's been awesome following your exploration of textures and color. In my opinion, this is your best one yet. I find no faults, and for that you made my choice fairly easy this go around. I hope you continue to go own this path. Congrats on the TOTW, it is very well deserved. You'll be a mini-celebrity in Portland later this week.
I was drawn to this bowl when Will first posted a photo to the gallery, and have re-visited it several times. There is a lot to like, but above all the form is spectacular. The curve is a consistent speed from foot to rim, and I appreciate that it terminates just before straightening out. Furthermore, the movement in the rim adds a nice curve on a different plane. The variably sized carved facets are in nice proportion to the overall size of the bowl--big enough to be obvious, yet small enough to keep you exploring. I can imagine the bowl feels great in the hands and is one that I would enjoy turning over and over, feeling as much of the surface as possible. Adding to the visual interest is Will's excellent use of color. From what I can see, the interior has the appearance of genuine gold. Much like wood, metals have variation in grain, texture, and color patterns. Will captured this effect well, and also manged to keep the iridescence that is associated with raw gold. The black rim and facet edges frames and contrasts the gold coloration nicely.
Will, you've shown us quite a few nice turnings, and it's been awesome following your exploration of textures and color. In my opinion, this is your best one yet. I find no faults, and for that you made my choice fairly easy this go around. I hope you continue to go own this path. Congrats on the TOTW, it is very well deserved. You'll be a mini-celebrity in Portland later this week.
