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Ever so often my creativity twist like a burl in a tree reinventing the wheel of new idea’s based on things I see and feel. “Growth rings of emotion came from a visit to Santa Fe galleries. In this case metallic finishes from “Steam punk” sculpture an industrial sculpture was the journey . I took two old pillow blocks and turned a 30’’ disk with a turned center hub for the pillow blocks to hold the piece. I then attatched the disk and hub together with old quilted walnut cambian layer of the tree. Dead walnut trees rot from the inside out leaving only the outside layer . This is what I used but was quilted. I then made a pillow block stand so the sculpture would rotate. I then used a new finish I invented using metal and copper flakes polychromed . I put reactive acid on the finish for the warm colors. The base has the same finish but was painted then ground smooth and acid wash to achieve a warm black look. I bounced the idea’s off several creative wise men and they said I was going to be a painter now.
Strange how idea’s shift the mindset to other techniques. All this and Heaven too.
-- "The hand is the cutting edge of the mind but the wind and sun are the healing factors of the heart
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Spoontaneous
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#1 posted 292 days ago
Ancient looking….. how many years did you leave it out in the weather? Very nice patina effect!!
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#2 posted 292 days ago
That is a unique piece and a unique finish!!
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#3 posted 292 days ago
Not something I would ever think of building, but once seeing it, would just set there and look and be
mesmerized for quite a while. You do have a very distinctive perception of the world and I like the way you
bring that view into reality. Thank you once again for sharing.
-- As ever, Gus-the 74 yr young apprentice carpenter
shipwright
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#4 posted 292 days ago
I like it.
That’s a nice piece of art. What more can I say?
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#5 posted 292 days ago
The concept, material and finish are all impressive! Nice original thinking on the finish.
-- Steve - Impatience is Expensive
Holz_und_Geschichte41
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#6 posted 292 days ago
very impressive!!!
-- Ryan, Arizona
peteg
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#7 posted 292 days ago
I’m with Paul on this one, this piece should be in a gallery, very nicely done & unique, :)
Pete
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#8 posted 292 days ago
WOW that is so cool.
-- Peter, A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.
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#9 posted 291 days ago
WOW! Beautiful, Dan… one I added as a ‘favorite.’ I love the textural aspect of it!
I think you’ve done M. Duschamp one better…. LOL
-- Rick, south Sweden
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