During the initial period of my wood-turning journey I very rarely made a bowl, even though many of the already well known turners of that time focused almost exclusively on bowls. Instead, I made vessels with lids. Although initially primitive, these vessels evolved over time into a distinct style, first using exotic and domestic woods in concentric construction designs, then primarily using burl wood which I sourced myself, some of it from the campus of Haverford College which I attended in the 60's.
Below you can see images of a few of these vessels in chronological order.
Below you can see images of a few of these vessels in chronological order.
photo by Ellis Wallentine
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Turned Box" 1982 Indian Rosewood, Walnut, Purpleheart 5" diameter |
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"Burl Vessel with natural edge lid" 1988 Box Elder Burl & Cherry 10" diameter |
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"Lidded Vessel with natural edge" 1990 Norway Maple Burl & Cherry 8" diameter x 12" height |
"Rosewood Inhabitant" 1990
8" diameter
Box Elder Burl and Indian Rosewood
8" diameter
Box Elder Burl and Indian Rosewood