I took a set of 40 bowls up to Gay Street Gallery in Little Washington, VA. The show opens October 20, 2024, and runs through January 14. Please visit if you have the chance. You can see the set of bowls in this online gallery, and the price list in this file.
I regret to say I won’t be a part of the Artisan’s Studio Tour this fall, which runs November 9-10, 10 am – 5 pm. Please visit as many of these fine studios as you can. I will be doing that myself this year.
Turning bowls straight from the log is my craft and my art. Working with green wood allows much spontaneity, as shavings flying from the sharp edge of the gouge reveal each new bowl. The inherent beauty is featured by simple shapes. These thin arcs from the log, sanded, polished, and oiled, capture the character and history of each tree, its soul.
Maple, cherry, walnut, oak, ash, apple, peach, poplar … there is so much variety growing in our area. Peculiar details such as grain, color, texture, knots, burls, ant holes, or spalting often determine the final shape. Those traits are my palette and my glazes. Many pieces are meant to serve as functional salad bowls, while others are created simply for their artistic presence.
Many thanks to all who came out and made the 2023 Artisans Studio Tour such a success. We artisans appreciate and depend on your support so much.
