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Forced Improvisation

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

The next installment of the “Tiki Series” is complete, and this shape might be a keeper.  My inspiration for this piece once again came from the work of French artist Marc Ricourt. Now does my piece look anything at all … Continue reading →

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Back to the Hall of Shame

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

A couple of weeks ago, I was working on a “David Ellsworth” style hollow form. All was going along pretty well and I was about 95% done with the inside when I tried to clean up a bump near the … Continue reading →

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The Series Continues…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Yes, Artisan’s Call has been on hiatus. I took two weeks off, (mainly because of religious observance) and thankfully my body got some well needed sleep. Aside from being forced out of my workshop and away from my sketch pad … Continue reading →

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How an idea takes shape

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

This is a rare day. Two posts in one day. I’m in the mood to write, so I’ll talk about the latest work I just completed a couple of hours ago. I really let my imagination run with this piece, … Continue reading →

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Monkeys and My Art

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

What can I say, life has a grip on those safety rails on my back and is interferring with my blogging. I won’t bore you with the details of my monkeys, but I have started on a new project that I would … Continue reading →

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Done at last, done at last!

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

Around the beginning of January, I started a series of blogs about making turned lidded Tzedakah boxes. Well, after many a trial and error, I finally got the artwork completed on the boxes, and they look great. Laser engraving was … Continue reading →

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I’m Boring…. not Boring

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

I have not written anything about what I have been doing in the shop lately, and I don’t want you to think that it has been quiet in there. Oh contraire! I have been working and teaching at a steady … Continue reading →

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Guess who stopped by!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Guess who showed up last weekend? My missing muse! Of course she would show up during a time which I can not do any work or use my sketch pad. I think my muse is somewhat of a practical joker. … Continue reading →

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Lucky me

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

My family has been fortunate enough to be hosting the well-known turner, Lyle Jamieson, while he is here in Baltimore teaching. So after he finishes his demos, he as been working with me in my workshop. I can’t tell how much I appreciate … Continue reading →

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