Difficult NE

[Glenn Hodges]

This natural edge mesquite burl was the most difficult one to turn for me. It was about dry and the wood was like concrete. I would work on it, then sit it on the floor so I would have to see it, and almost stumble on it when I walked past it. Visitors to my shop would ask me about it. All of the above irritants motivated me to attack it time after time, and not give up. Here it is, 19 inches wide and 9 inces tall, finished in lacquer, and buffed. I plan to use a picture of this bowl to get into a jurried arts and crafts show. Other than the picture of the bottom which picture do you think I should submit to the jury? As always your comments and critiques are not only welcomed, but sought by me.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Glenn, Absolutely, YES!! Pics are a bit dark but from what I can see it is wonderful and a great size as well. Nice work!

[Mark Cothren]

Hey Glenn, that is a GREAT bowl, man!!! I'm glad you stuck with it - it was worth it, eh??!!

I like the first two pictures the best... can you only submit one?

NINETEEN x NINE???? Wow!

[Brodie Brickey]

Glenn,

The third or fourth picture would work best I think.

That is a tough bowl to turn. You forgot to take a picture of your hands. How many times did you get "bitten" by the edges?

[Mark Pruitt]

Glenn,
Beautiful NE! Glad you persevered.

I definitely like the second picture best. It has the most symmetry to it. All the pics are good, but if I'm looking at them with a critical eye, the first is the most "plain" and I definitely would want to grab attention. The third, while somewhat symmetrical, seems to have too much mass in the center. The fourth is a bit heavy on the left side. The second one, though, has a good bit of mass to the left but it is offset by what is to the right of center.

That being said, I think the pics are all great and any one of them would get a second look from me.

Hope this is helpful. Best of luck!

[Jeff Myers]

Beautiful work!!!! Glad you stuck with it.
As far as which picture??? 1 or 4 for me.

[Nancy Laird]

Glenn, the second picture is the winner, IMHO.

Gorgeous bowl!!

Nancy

[Larry McCumber]

Beautiful! Use the second picture if only one is allowed.

[Mark Pruitt]

OK Glenn, now you have me obsessing on this. Doggone it I need to get busy!

If you're still set up for pictures, take the orientation of the second picture and rotate it counter clockwise about 5-10 degrees. Not enough to make it "dip" like #1 but just enough to put a bit more mass to the right.

Now do you see why I never get anything completed?

[Steve Schlumpf]

Glenn, beautiful bowl! All the photos show different aspects of the bowl but I have to agree with Mark that the second photo is the best overall and seems balanced when compared with the others. Best of luck with the jury - you have a winner with this one!

[Joash Boyton]

Very, very, Very nice! Must of had a fun time with this guy eh??

[Ed Frie]

Beautiful work, I wish I had your skill level.

Pic #2 is best, IMHO, but #4 shows a bit of the inside, if you think that will help the judges pick your piece.

[Keith Burns]

Great "big" piece Glenn. I would go for Photo No. 2.

[Mike Ramsey]

That is a beautiful piece & I can feel your pain on turning dry mesquite.
The 4th pic shows more figure I think, but all the pics have a glare
on the rim areas that makes them look squared off in places, on my
pc anyway.......FYI I am photo retarted!

[Rich Stewart]

Number 4. Great bowl. Good luck with the jury.