Monthly Archives: January 2012

Forced Improvisation

Posted on January 27, 2012 by yaakov

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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A little turning…. really!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by yaakov

I am between commissions right now, so at times like this, I like to do some woodturning. And like most woodworkers, it is very difficult for me to throw scraps away. So when I was cleaning up the shop, I … Continue reading →

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Back to the Hall of Shame

Posted on January 17, 2012 by yaakov

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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Getting ready

Posted on January 16, 2012 by yaakov

First, let me say “sorry” to my fellow bloggers and my subscribers for my absence.  Frankly, I have been worn out and I needed a break from a number of things, but now I am back. I have two interesting commissions … Continue reading →

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