Last shots for now

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Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey

>Spalted Maple 4-1/2x5-1/2 by thin from the 9/16" opening. Rubbed Tung on the finish

Thanks for comments.

Mark

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Re: Last shots for now

Keith Tompkins

>Hi Mark, these seem to have an "Ellsworth" influence, appearing to create a sense of volume. Nicely done, Keith

Re: Last shots for now

Tony Reynolds Newark, OH

>Very nice Mark. These look Ellsworth inspired, they just need a smaller opening. Excellent work!

Tony

Re: Sent the pics to David

Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey

>Waiting for HIS comments

[Same class of form was used in the large walnut in the other post below]

Thanks for the feedback

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Hi Mark

Dominic Greco in Richboro PA

>Mark,


You asked that I take a look at your latest pics and comment.

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DISCLAIMER!


Remember, I'm definitely not an expert in shape or form. 50 cents and my opinion will get you a candy bar (And thats about it). Well here goes nothin'....:>)

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I do like the wood species and the finish. But to be honest, I find myself drawn to more "organic" looking shapes. Especially in hollow forms. The straight sides suggest something "man-made" (even though technically all your turnings are!).

I know David Ellsworth turns vases like this, but I'm not drawn to those either. Call it personal preference.

I really hope I haven't insulted you or anything! Critiquing is not something I do all the time. Thats why I shy away from them. I'm about as subtle as a 155 MM Howitzer.

See you around,

Dominic

All "Critique" is a personal opinion.

Russ Fairfield

>The only difference is that we respect the opinions of some people more than others.

Re: Perceptions

Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey

>I'll have to work on my photography, Dom, and both pieces are all curves (not a straight line in'em), but the curves are more shallow that I'd use for say, bowls. Think I'll bring'em to Bill's and you can see what I mean.

You're not the first to pick up on the similarity to David's work. Since I took a 3-day class from him, it would be easy to attribute these to his style, except I was doing these kinds of forms 25 years ago in clay on a potter's wheel.

Fire when ready, Gridley! You ever know me to hide my feelings on a topic? |;-}}

Thanks for the response!

Mark