Coming back to a favorite-

Coming back to a favorite-

A few years ago I was Gilding Guy or the shiny bowl guy.  It was great, but I began to chafe a little at the box... or bowl... that I had put myself in. I started making wild shapes and crazy woods and I subconsciously added two new rules to my original two (must use a lathe, must not use a computer).  The two new ones were no metal leaf, no metalized color. I worked to develop subtle color changing varnishes and have been very happy with the results. 

I was doing a demo during the holidays and this little maple bowl just cried out for some FW ink with an extra boost of metallic blue. i am very pleased to be back in the shiny metal saddle again.  I have missed the bold contrasts and crazy interplay of metal and wood grain. I can safely say you will see more of this style again soon!  :)