shape and form

[hughie]

For those who aspire to more complex yet simple forms.


http://www.delmano.com/artists/wood/gVaughn/portfolio01.htm

[dai sensei]

Very nice. Don't know how to do it but.

[ss_11000]

awesome, but like neil sed, how do u do it.

i also like his prices to. works that good is what i hope to be able to do one day.

[Terry B]

Pretty impressive.

[rsser]

Very tasty.

Do we have an equiv of DelMano's in Oz?

...

Why do I resist going down the path of turning then sculpting?

Must be the Zen thing.

[ptc]

Ern
get in to the big stuff.
The beast needs a work out.
It was -8 deg last night down the road.

[Salty]

Grant Vaughan (from gunnedah NSW) is I think one of Aus's most imaginative and capable woodworkers/sculptors. I first saw his work at the State Library
"Hands On" exhibition in 1991 and was blown away. Since that time he has got even better at his organic shapes which defy any clue as to how they are made ( to the average woodbutcher like me!! anyhow)
I'd like to propose Grant as a national treasure.
Any seconders?
Would the nearest equivalent to Delmano's be the Bungendore Woodworks?
try http://www.bungendorewoodworks.com.au/gallery-net.htm

[hughie]

well I guess. The round ones are roughed out and gradually brought into shape with time and patience, plus a steady hand and a good eye.
No doubt he uses all the available tools, arbotechs and the like but the time consuming part is the final shape and finish.
I watched a scultor do something similar and the finish was hours of careful work down through grades of paper to around 2000+. Before any polishing took place. In japan some of them go to 4000 and then use charcoal powder for a finish you would not believe.

http://www.danitrio.com/basic/knowledge2.htm
http://www.nihon-kogeikai.com/TEBIKI-E/3.html

[OGYT]

Hughie, dynamite posting of that "nihon-kogeikai" Website!:D
When I read it I get the urge to try some of that sort of thing myself... Not!;)
It's interesting, though. I always wondered how they get some of those shiny, deep, finishes. Wish I had one of those trees
This guy comes the closest to Japanese finishes than anyone I know. I met him at the Georgia Gathering of Wood Central folks, back in April.
http://www.markkauder.com He does segmented work, and sands and polishes for hours on some of his turnings.

[dai sensei]

Hughie - those pens - wow:cool: :) . Next thing to try for my critter pens:rolleyes:

[hughie]

those pens - wow:cool: :) . Next thing to try for my critter pens


Neil,
Did you notice the price of the pens? One of those a week and ......:D


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This guy comes the closest to Japanese finishes than anyone I know. I met him at the Georgia Gathering of Wood Central folks, back in April.
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Al,
Had a look at Marks site very nice stuff and I see what you mean about the finish....... I need more patience :D ......sigh