Long-stemmed rose

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Don Henthorn

>I like the bowl part the best. I don't know about the stem and rose. Perhaps on another base??? Curious as to why the thorns are upside down. I greatly admire the skill and work. Wish I could turn half as well.

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JL

>Very nice combo. The spalting in the maple is set off very nicely by the finial.

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Keith Tompkins

>Hi Don, Thanks! That's how the thorns grow on my roses....Hmmmm

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RevDoug

>Very nice. I was expecting something different as I read your description before I saw the pic. But, I really do like what you've done here. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Turn 'em round,

RevDoug

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Keith Tompkins

>thanks, JL appreciate it.

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David Hammond, in Powder Springs GA

>Oooh, Keith, I really like it - I would love to see your work in person, I'm sure it has several other dimensions up close and personal! Really inovative stuff, keep it up.

David

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Keith Tompkins

>Thanks RevDoug, I wanted to see how the rose concept would work with a traditional vase form.

I have others in the works similar to the first rose I posted, they are for exhibits, the rose in this post is for production.

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Keith Tompkins

>Thanks David, It would be great to meet with you and check out your work also. I'm sure our paths will cross!

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Mike Schwing from Md.

>As indicated elsewhere, I think this is great Keith. I don't get the impression of a rose, per se, but definitely an organic emergence of some sort.

I'm wondering if you should consider calling it something else, because you have established your "rose" as being something else - and it has quite a reputation. Someone else noted that they expected something different - probably the rose you are known for. With your collector's market in mind, I can't help but think that when they tell someone they have one of your "roses" they want to mean one of your original, signature roses - not necessarily the rose bud. In fact, maybe you might consider "long-stemmed rose bud" - a slight change but a significant one.

Wonderful, creative work no matter what you call it.

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Ron in Drums PA

>I like the idea and the project looks awesome, but I also was expecting something else also. As Mike said adding the word "bud" might work.

Maybe this is not what you are looking for, but did you think about a weed pot or a more traditional shaped vase?

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Mike Rubes, Apex, NC

>Hi Keith,

That is really neat! I love how you used the actual rose thorn in the piece, a very nice touch. The wood bottom is quite nice, some very good figure in the spalting.

Thanks for the pics,

Mike

Snowing!!! in Apex, NC... (fortunately, not sticking)

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Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Keith,

I love two seperate things about this piece - The Bottom and the Top.

However, in this case, I think that the beauty of each detracts from the other. A smaller dark final on the spalted Maple would focus the viewer attention on the beautiful wood and lovely shape.

Either a solid light or dark colored bottom (Holly, Ebony, etc) would help draw the eye to the Rose Final.

Just my opinion. As I said - I love it to pieces. :-}

Mark

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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Hi Keith,

Oooo...I really like this. I would love to see a close up shot of the rose bud though. I like the soft form of the hollow in contrast with the sharpness of the stem and thorns....very nice!

Jennifer

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Keith Tompkins

>Thanks for the comments everyone! it's interesting to note the feeling of disappointment with this piece. HEY!(scared ya' didn't I) Bet you thought I was gonna rant!

This is actually exciting news. Yes, my original rose sure did create a fuss. But before I came up with the rose, I went through a process. Try this, try that, see what works. That's what this piece is...trying a rose on a hollow form; some things I like, some I don't. Now, i can incorporate what I like in my next piece, eliminating the rest. I can try the rose finial on all sorts of forms or different bases, just to experiment.

My original rose had a curved stem, this piece has a straight one. One was dynamic, one is static and appears lifeless. One rose seemed to be unfurling , the other just sitting on top. Small points that makes all the difference in the world.

The exciting part is, when you come up with a good design, the reaction is immediate and overwhelming. The first rose made a lasting impression! Thanks all, Keith

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Keith Tompkins

>HI Jennifer, thanks! If you go to the wow site, I posted a bigger photo, I think that will help. When I get a few more pieces done, I'll take some better photos for slides,etc.

I was experimenting with the form, beads and coves, and the rose bud. Some classical components blended with some new ones, just to see how they worked together. I'm glad you noticed!

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Don Henthorn

>Went back and read my post. I was trying to make a funny. Don't know what happened to the rest of the message. Oh, well......