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Absolutely stunning piece of art. I really like the design and your execution is superb. Thank you for sharing Ellen.

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

ellen you are amazing , this is a beautiful piece of art.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

Ellen, this is fantastic! Love the grain in the cherry, and the design.

-- Martin, Kansas

Certainly a different take on what to do with the sapwood in cherry, and another gorgeous sculptural piece!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

I thought I’d seen this before until opened up the pix. Definitely new to me!
beautiful.. beautiful.. beautiful..
very artistic, skilled….

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

AH ... you did it again … stunning!

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

Fantastic! How did you attach the legs to the body?

WOW nice work!!!

-- Hrolfr

Awesome…I love your work…so very artistic and imaginative. I ditto Marcel – how did you attach the legs?
Thanks for sharing.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

The legs were attached with 2 dowel rods per leg. Glue and dowel rods work best to ensure a bond that will last.

Thanks for asking!

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

Very impressive, you are a true artist in your work.

-- Dan Wiggins

Very nice, that is beautiful.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

So many times we take wood and make something that looks wooden.

It takes a special talent to take the same wood and create a piece that captures the beauty of the wood and yet the wood takes a back seat. Your ability to reveal the ‘eye of the wood’ is something I have been trying to accomplish (albiet unsuccessfully) and continue to struggle to attain.

Lovely

-- I can so I wood but why are my learning curves always circles

one heck of a way to use a small amount of spectacular wood. flawless finish. like glass smooth.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

I just love your free form projects its really unique I like stuff that comes from your imagination and heart.

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

Ellen. That is one fine looking piece of sculpture, or shoe box.

Nice job. The grain is outstanding and the piece and the grain maginfy each other.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hi Ellen;

This is absolutely gorgeous! Perfect in design and proportion!

The look is what many of us wood workers are always trying to achieve, yet seldom do.

A graceful, flowing piece of art.

Perfect in execution.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

You are just amazing, we are so lucky to be able to see your work… wow

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

Beautiful piece of work. I am very impressed.

Very nice, that is beautiful.Perfect in execution.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

You do really nice work Ellen. Always interesting and beautiful.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

I agree with everyone. An excellent piece with inspiring detail.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

Very nice!!! Great job.

-- Dennis Zongker

this thing is beautiful and looks very inviting to touch… looks amazingly smooth

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Great piece of artwork!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

That is a beautiful piece of work. I bet everyone who sees it wants to touch it. Its got the ‘pick me up’ quality to it. Congratulations.

Ellen, you are one talented lady. All your work is outstanding. Congratulations on another wonderful piece.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

Ellen, this is fantastic! I really like this a lot! ....a wonderful piece of art

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

ellen…simply amazing!!! art….

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

Well, I hate it. No, I am joking! It is very cool! How do did you join the sides together? I can’t see the joint very well. is it a simple box joint?

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

We have a jointer that we use, so the joints are very tight. We edge glued this one, as all grain is going the same.

Thanks for asking. And thanks for all the feedback!

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

All of that beauty and detail in a mere 11”......Where do you get the inspiration for these wonderful projects ?

-- 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 .

That is really cool. You did a great job on it. All I can seem to say is WOW what a cool piece of art.

-- Davesfunwoodworking

Inspirational! It’s the unique designs with form and function that inspire me. This is a beauty!. I tell my wife all of the time that the beauty is in the wood, you just need to find the best way to reveal it. You have definitely succeeded here!

-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----

I love it

-- making sawdust....

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

Outstanding Ellen!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Nine favorites, 38 post replies, and counting…..WOW!
You deserve all of the above praise (sorry, I meant God deserves all the praise, but you can have some too!).
We humans were blessed with this ability to be artistic and creative, and we should never forget the giver of that great gift. How we use our talents can reflect well on Him.

You are by no means lacking in talent. I here behold a level of craftsmanship (or should it be craftswomanship?) that I only wish to one day achieve.

-- Lane Custom Guitars and Basses

WOW, thanks for all the super comments! Well I love this site and love working with wood and stone. I really appreciate all feedback.

I just need more time to build stuff! And more clients that want me to build for them!

-- Ellen -- www.goodadvertising.com/woodwork

Just amazing!

my favorite to

-- another tip from cooperedpatterns

Very ineresting! Fantastic! Definitely original. WOW!! AAA+

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

WOW !!!!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

Ellen,

It’s so amazing the beauty that you see. What is equally amazing is that you see it, and have no issues bringing it to fruition! I am humbled!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

This is just beautiful Ellen.Love your work.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

A whimsical and elegant design. I love the curly cherry and figured maple together. The shape of the legs are an excellent touch. Well done!

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

Thats just lovely!!!!.............dont know what it is but its just lovely

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

WOW!!! Such slender feet! You really know your woods and how to work with them best! Very exotic! Endlessly interesting!

Hi Ellen, I really love this box. I need to find 20 boxes for the back end of a book, I’m writing. Please let me know if you would be interested. If you go to this link it will give you the information. Thank you.

-- Dennis Zongker