Here is another piece of my recent work. For me the top collar is a little clunky and not to proper scale but not turning for a while I am not have been thinking in design mode. I did the Acorn Cap Vase after this one which I fell was much better on the form. This one is about the same size as the Acorn Cap Vase. The wood is Agarita root. This is its natural color and stays this color. I have been told that the Native Americans in Texas used it for the ochre in there paints. It has a berry that some make jelly and wine out of. It is extremely hard when dry. I would put it up there with dry mesquite. While not very fond of the collar on the piece I really like the contrast in the colors. I am going to try to get some larger pieces of this so I can do a larger vessel with this color combination. I had a showing at a gallery yesterday and it is amazing how the color on this one just draws people in. They have to pick it up. It is kind of fun to watch.
Of course comments welcome.
Alan
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