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First, let me apologize for the number of postings I've done the last couple of days. I am finishing up a couple of pieces for an art festival this weekend. I am trying to document them prior to the show.

Second apology, I ran out of battery juice so there are only three photos of this piece.

This hollow form was centered on the piths and turned end grain to show the growth rings. It is turned from catalpa and measures 6.5 inches by 6.5 inches. I airbrushed aniline dyes, applied wipe-on poly, and tinted wax.

All comments are welcomed and appreciated.

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I love the global shape and earthy colors. The grain really shows off well here. Please take photos of the art show and post them!
 

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Great shape.
 

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Cool piece, Rj and I are looking at it at the same time, we both like this a lot, the color looks good!!!
 

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You should apologize, how are we supposed to keep up. This is another gem. Beautiful shape and great colors.
 

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Thanks Joe. Another spectacular piece. I agree, take plenty of pics at the show and we all hope you do well at the show. Good Luck….............. Hell, I don't need to say that…........Joe does well with all his pieces….......LOL
 

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Joe, looks to me like you planned the knot as the planet's famous red spot and the grain as the atmospheric conditions of the planet. Perfect name for a perfect piece!

I didn't think this would be possible, but at this rate you'll have a piece for every planet, star and comet in the universe in no time. :) Please don't apologize, just keep posting them.

Thanks for posting it.
 

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Joe, this is another wonderful piece. You have nothing to apologize for. I know that all of us enjoy looking at your turnings and I feel comfortable in saying that you can freely post them. They are a delight to view. This one looks, to me at least, as a departure from your usual turning style. Normally you have been producing tall form vases. This one has a more symmetry than those that you usually create. It does achieve a "planetary look" and is aptly named.

Thanks for the post.
 

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It sure looks like Jupiter to me!
 

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Amazingly like Jupiter. Best of luck in the Gallery. I bet you do very well. Heck I know you will. m
 

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wow! wow that all I can say. Maybe just maybe one day I will be able to produce such fine work. I guess all I can do is continue to practice
 

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Very nice. Yes, it is Jupiter.
 

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Thanks for all the feedback!
 

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And you do this calibre of work on a lathe you are not particularily happy with…I can't imagine what you'd turn out if you had a great lathe. Please do not apologize for posting lots…these are great projects to view.
 

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Great vessel ,exelent shape and finnish,I mosly turn my vessels now end grain ,is a bit faster for me that way,very well done
 

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Was tis piece a little "wet" when it was turned? I really like it - it looks like some distortion in the shape has occurred with drying - very organic in form. Or is that just an optical illusion because of the prominent grain pattern of the catalpa swooping up more on one-side than the other.

Another great piece trifern.
 
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