Windy

This is way wild so cool Joe great art.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Joe are you dizzy from doing this one? That’s alot of spirals….. VERY COOL !!!!!!!! I can not believe first all of the turnings that you do but how many different ideas and color combinations that you do. Thanks for taking the time to share.

-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---

You got the windy name right, it has that look to it. Good job Joe.

-- Dan Wiggins

I’ve seen most of your vessels and have loved most of them. I have to say that the 2 most recent ones, the last one and this one, aren’t my cup of tea. I don’t have constructive criticism because I know you are the master turner of vessels, but from an artistic perspective, my “opinion” is that they are ugly. I know, I know, I’ll catch crap for that. But your previous work is testament to the great work you do. So you should get at least one negative response after all this time right? LOL

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

I kinda agree with Kolwdwrkr, yet I think this one is pretty good compared to the new series you have crated. I think this one has potential. Think you should try another one like this, but using no more than 3 colors, preferably 2 colors. Or better yet, use one color and alternate the dark and light or that color using black and white.

I really like it!!! I love the colors! Even that you can’t tell that it’s a wood, personally to me it doesn’t matter because I like art in general! Great vessel!

I’m not too sure about the use of acrylics either…....... As has been said, these last few are not really “my cup of tea”.

I am curious as to your technique, and I applaud your artistic ability, as well as your ventures into the unknown….... Keep up the good work…....

-- Brian, Ontario Canada,

I just love this one and the last one… it is a combination of woodworking artistry and just plain artistry. While I love the look of raw wood, you have made these very attractive … striking, really!

-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

I like em Joe, you have quite an imagination, as always well done

-- "I gotta have more cowbell"--------Bruce Dickinson

while i can apprieciate the art of making these and think they are very neat, i kind of miss seeing wood! these almost seem like something that would be done with clay pottery

i will say you have a heck of an talent for coming up with new things to try though!

reminds me of a clownly crayon. not sure if you’ve ever seen one of those, but it brings back some of my childhood memories.

Kind of reminds me of a Munch painting. Nicely done.

James

Really great work, again.

-- Chip -----------http://www.penmanchip.com-----------------Micah 6:8

Beautiful work. I am hooked on turning now and can’t wait to try a hollow vessel.

-- Bill from Lithia Springs, GA I love the smell of sawdust in the morning.

As an artist you owe it to yourself to experiment with whatever inspires you. To grow sometimes requires stepping away from the familiar. So, while most of us (here) are biased to appreciate the natural grain of the wood, I encourage you to do what inspires you, regardless of the reception of others.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...