Antigua - Going on tour

congratulations Joe…. It is an awesome piece. With only your pieces, you could probably create your own show/gallery.

-- San Diego, CA US Navy

Congrats Joe – You’ve earned it with your great looking pieces.

-- Dan Wiggins

Joe, this is a wonderful experience for you and we wish you well on the tour. To be selected for a tour like this by a juried group speaks volumes about your talent and craftsmanship.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Amazing as usual!

Congratulations.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

You the man, Joe!!

Congrats!!!!

Lew

CONGRATULATIONS! Your talent will be enjoyed by many (and in person)! I know you will do well in your art. You have many great opportunities in front of you. Enjoy the journey.

I’d love to know where the tour is scheduled, as just maybe I’ll get to attend a showing.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Wow Joe, I told you you would make the big time, I told you buddy. You just had those skills. Congrats. Hope you catch the judges eyes.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

After reviewing your Gallery, I am curious as to how you managed to select this particular turning. Your works have evolved greatly since your introduction to turning and every piece shows that you are pushing yourself to create new ideas and emotions in your work.

So, I’m asking: “How did you decide to enter this piece, selected among all of your wonderful works?”

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

As usual a real eye popper. congrats

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Congrats, Joe! I’ll certainly look for it at the show!

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

So cool to see your work appreciated. We all love it, now more will see your talent. Congratulations!!!!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

WONDERFUL !!! Congratulations , Joe ! : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Joe, that is great. You certainly worked for the honor.

-- Les B, Oregon

Joe, I can’t think of anyone who has developed so quickly in a specific area of woodworking as you have with your turnings. This is recognition that is more than very well deserved.

Congratulations!

I think it would be pretty cool if you could post on LJ the dates and cities it will be displayed in…That way any LJ’s in the area who have the desire could see it first hand.

Thanks for letting us know.

-- Martin, Kansas

Congratulations Joe. You deserved this honor. You have posted some really great turnings.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Contragulations Joe. You have come so very far in such a short time. I am proud to know you.

Congratulations, these are always great shows and well recieved where ever they go. Great job and keep up the good work.

-- Dale

Thanks for all the compliments. They mean a lot to me.

mmh, the deadline for submitting pieces was 3 months ago. I picked this piece because I felt it met the criteria of capturing the “Spirit of the Southwest.” The fiddle back represents the origins of Native American vessels of coil pots. The turquoise color with the mineral streaks represents what the natives mined and used to create some of their finest art.

Terry, you have been a dear friend and mentor. You gave me my very first lesson on the lathe and a lot of my best pieces came from the wood you gave me. In fact, the fiddle back ash used to create “Antigua” was a gift from you. I can never repay you for all that you have done for me!

I will provide more details about the exhibition when they become available.

Joe

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-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Joe,

We all knew that it was just a matter of time for you to make it to “the big time.” The only one who seems surprised is you. Your turnings have truly evolved into fine art and I heartily congratulate you on your willingness to learn and grow and still be true to your vision, even as it matured and formed itself. May all of the good that you put into each piece come back to you on this journey that you have undertaken.

-- "I am not young enough to know everything." JM Barrie

Congrats. Make sure that you ask Tib for a copy of the photo shoot and if there is going to be a catalog from the exhibit. I had a piece in “Rounding the Four Corners” last year, but unfortunately, that show didn’t produce a catalog. I believe the National AAW events do.

I plan on going to Hartford next year even if I have to walk from New Jersey. Have fun in Albuquerque.

-- Steven

Congratulations!

A beautiful masterpiece.

You deserve this honor, because of your extraordinary accomplishments.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

KEWL! Congrats and best wishes for your winner Joe!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

congratulations joe…that is really an honor…and from all your work I think well deserving…this piece reminds me of the painting “Starry Night” by Van Gogh…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Congrats Joe! I really like the shape of this one, Its an eye catcher for sure .

Hope you take the blue ribbon !

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Nice

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python