"Rising from the Ashes"

This piece is made from Ambrosia Maple that was first laid up from three pieces, consisting of three inch thick slabs 9" x 16" and then turned on the lathe. Once the form was achieved, it was turned to various thicknesses to accommodate the carving that was to be done. After sanding the form. my design was hand drawn with pencil and sealed with lacquer. The entire drawing design is my own original creation. Then the carving began using knives, gouges and a Dremel with bits and burs. The color was achieved from a product called Rub N Buff. The piece's final dimension is 7 inches by 13 inches tall.

INCREDIBLE!!! Absolutely gorgeous! You do beautiful work.

Looking good Bruce. I continue to be amazed with your ability to hand draw your designs on the wood. I can be very creative following another persons "plans". Never progressed much beyond stick figures when hand drawing though.

Thank you very much Dave and Robert.