turning a rose

Re: turning a rose

john Lucas

>Keith

That's a very nice piece. I really like the way your thinking and the direction your going. It's cool. John

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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Hi Keith,

This is a really neat piece. I love the way you think out of the box. The stem coming through the cube ads a great dimension to the piece. Really very beautiful!

Jennifer

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David Galloway

>As a rosarian and turner, I am fascinated by your design. Can you share about how the process went? A beautiful piece of work, my friend.

David Galloway

Oh, my!

Garrett in Victoria

>That is both beautiful and impressive.

Please tell us how you formed the rose.

Cheers, Garrett

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Keith Tompkins

>Thanks John, I appreciate the encouragement. The feeling is mutual.

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Keith Tompkins

>Thanks David, I too am an avid gardener...at least I was, until the turning bug got to me. My poor rose garden, I can hardly bear to look at it in it's neglected condition, and my vege garden is choked with weeds.

Thankyou very much!

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Keith Tompkins

>Thanks Jennifer, I'm glad you like it.....now,if I could just figure out what box it is people keep refering to. What box? LOL

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Keith Tompkins

>Thanks, Garrett. This is a piece I have wanted to make for quite a while.

The rose is formed by turning a series of mini-forms, each identical in shape, in decreasing sizes. I combine elements from each turning to form a decreasing radius which forms the blossom, similar to making a segmented piece.

The blossom is so thin that the whole thing illuminates when a light is held up to it.

Thanks to all for the kind words!

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David Hammond, in Powder Springs GA

>Man! That is so cool; I love it Keith. I've been toying with the idea of roses in wood, and you've pulled one off wonderfully. Keep it up.

David

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Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Whoa, Man!! This is way cool. You definately have to dust off the artist smock and beret for this one.

Mark

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Philip Duffy

>Keith, Beautiful in every aspect. Thanks for sharing the view! Phil

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Glenn Hodges

>Keith, your work amazes me, I sure enjoy your posts. Thanks!

Nashville, GA

Bulldog City

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Don Orr

>I saw the cube post first and then came upon this one. Fantastic! Your mind (and hands) work in mysterious ways Keith. You really are "branching" out into new territory in turning. This is an incredible piece of sculpture. Will we see this at Showcase?

Take care, Don

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Keith Tompkins

>Wow, thanks so much! I do appreciate the kind comments....Don, this one is leaving for LA this week, sold before it was finished.

I WILL be bringing something for Showcase, however! Hope to see you soon!