FURNITURE

WALLHANGINGS/SCULPTURE

FEATURED WORK OF ART

ABOUT THE ARTIST

VESSELS:

The art of hollow vessel turning is one of reduction. Each vessel begins as a solid piece of wood, usually a burl (which is a growth on the tree very similar to a tumor). This burl is then mounted on the faceplate of the lathe. As the piece begins to turn various tools are implemented to shape the outside form of the piece. After the outside of the vessel has been shaped, specially designed tools are used to hollow out the inside. However, unlike the outside of the piece, the artist cannot see clearly what he is cutting. To compensate for this the artist has developed a keen sense of feel for the vibration of the piece, and a sensitivity to the sound the wood makes to know how thin he can take the wall of each vessel. Since each piece of wood is different, so are each vessel produced. Please enjoy the small sampling on this page. However, all these pieces have been sold. For a current collection please contact the artist, email.

CONTACT: BWILLISART@JUNO.COM 970-325-0426 PO BOX 744 OURAY, CO 81427