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    Canary

    I got this out of the remaining pieces of John Keeton's box elder burl. The "bell" is a survivor from the first attempt. It got quite a bit shorter after I took off the splutzy bit at the bottom after which, it was grafted to the "bulb". There was also quite a bit of splutz in the "bulb" portion which I dug out leaving some voids that were filled (look away Dr. Keller!). I did not really like how the filled areas looked with a natural finish so out came the dyes. Got a bit carried away but it was "just for fun" so I figured what the heck. Feel free to have at it!

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    Wow that is great the best yet
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    Wow, what gorgeous color (or maybe I think that because it's so bright)... curious to see what it would look like against a really dark background, maybe it would mute the brightness a tad. I really like the little splotch of color in the stem sandwiched between two dark portions, something I wouldn't likely think to add.
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  4. I see the base is a bit different on this one.......good to mix up things from time to time..............btw, any word yet on how the SOFA event is going?

    I still would love to see all your amphora pieces in a collection together...........it would show the nuances and the progression of your work, which is truly nice............David, you own this form! Not because someone else could not do it, but because you have worked it to a point that it is easily recognizable as your work............signature stuff!

    I like the coloring..............not sure about all that "splutzy" stuff, but I will take your word on it!
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    David, you just keep topping you last. I really like the colors.

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    Seriously,Are these piling up around the house now or do you have standing orders?
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    Wow!!! Holy Kodachrome Color Batman!!! It would appear that you have mastered the sunburst! It's truly amazing David, super spectacular!!! I must stop now I'm going to exceed my allotment of exclamation points!!!!

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    You warned me, but I looked anyway... Nicely done, sir! You know, if you ever let the voids live, you'd have an opportunity to use a contrasting color or metal leaf on the interior.

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    Wow! Very cool! It looks likes it's glowing! Great job on the dye and the form (just like all of your others) looks wonderful!
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    Definitely a "signature" piece, David. What's the dimensions? A truly well done piece of art, WOW!!!

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    David no doubt about the signature of your pieces. Beautiful piece. They just keep getting better.
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    I have to say ditto to Rick M's comments...............Holy Kodachrome, Batman............this is INCREDIBLE..............what color and luminescence

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    Unreal! Colors and turning! Great work as usual David!

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    Thanx fer the comments.

    "...the base is a bit different..."

    The base was made from the last useable bit of the burl and it was not thick enough to make a sweet ogee shape. I thought about making the base with a smooth sweep from the stem onto a large cove like I've done on some of them but I wanted to color the base to match the form and I did not have anything even remotely similar to make the stem from.

    "...any word yet on how the SOFA event is going..."

    Only that my stuff got there intact and is on display. One of the guys from the gallery got a pic and sent it home but i have not seen it yet.

    "...are these piling up around the house..."

    Sort of. Five of them are at del Mano but they will probably not "do anything with them" until they get back from Chicago. Several are at SOFA and with any luck I will never see them again!

    "...What's the dimensions? ..."

    16" Tall 3" at the rim

    "...use a contrasting color or metal leaf on the interior..."

    Don't tempt me... Can't imagine (yet) how I would get in there...
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    my eyes..get me sunglasses, quick! the sun is exploding! :-) WOW this is terrific. i adore color so this is right up my alley!

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