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Title: Wall art
Post by: ken rodgers on March 29, 2022, 06:19:48 PM

 Seeing as there is very little activity of members work of late here is my latest.
 Feed back/ comments welcomed.
 Material is oak 300mm x 300 mm with a few scattered spots of burr. The outer rim has been textured by a mini chain saw disc, scorched and spirit
 stained with final coat of lacquer.
 The centre is coloured with acrylic paint
 ken

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: John D Smith on March 31, 2022, 03:00:00 PM

Hi Ken I like the turning and texturing but I think the Red colour for the centre makes it look like a Bulls Eye only my personal taste.
                  Regards John

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: ken rodgers on March 31, 2022, 07:13:20 PM

Hi John,
Thanks for your comments.
I did try various shades of green, blue and yellow on a scrap piece of oak but did not look very exiting to me, so settled on red. Colour is always a personal preference.
Regard
Ken
Ps I notice that posts on the galley page do not generate many reply’s to the number of views presently.

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: bodrighywood on April 01, 2022, 09:18:17 AM

Have you thought of doing these but making the various 'discs' off-centre? Solves the bulls eye effect and adds interest.

Pete

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: Bill21 on April 01, 2022, 10:47:30 AM

Quote from: John D Smith on March 31, 2022, 03:00:00 PM

Hi Ken I like the turning and texturing but I think the Red colour for the centre makes it look like a Bulls Eye only my personal taste.
                  Regards John

Agreed. Gold leaf might look nicer and easily added?

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: Wood spinner on April 02, 2022, 12:03:09 PM

I like it , All down to personal taste ,
I turned a 17" one some time ago a bit more decorated ,
If you would like to see it I can post a image , I do other wall art as well.

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: ken rodgers on April 02, 2022, 05:56:24 PM

Hi All thanks for the comments
Pete I will try the off-set on the next one.
Wood Splnner I would like to see your photo, please post
Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: Wood spinner on April 02, 2022, 07:48:38 PM

Quote from: ken rodgers on April 02, 2022, 05:56:24 PM

Hi All thanks for the comments
Pete I will try the off-set on the next one.
Wood Splnner I would like to see your photo, please post
Regards
Ken

Ok will dig out the camera

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: Wood spinner on April 02, 2022, 07:55:24 PM

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51978206575_4818a34ab3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nc8TVr)0CFDF1CC-86EA-467C-B2CF-A67826866EF1 (https://flic.kr/p/2nc8TVr) by  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150639903@N08/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: bodrighywood on April 03, 2022, 09:46:59 AM

Some ideas if you want here (http://www.bodrighy.co.uk/decorativeartisticwork.html) in my gallery as well. Doesn't have to be round LOL.

Pete

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: ken rodgers on April 03, 2022, 03:49:25 PM

Thanks for posting Wood spinner that’s a very good turning and I can see the effect of the off-set makes.
Also like the textured areas.
Regards
Ken

Title: Re: Wall art
Post by: ken rodgers on April 03, 2022, 04:04:55 PM

Hi Peter
Thanks for the link to your gallery, this is the first time I have looked at it. You have an amazing number of quality turning on there.
 It is nice to see other people’s work that shows what can be achieved.
I agree it does not need to be round, I think natural edges/ holes and splits and be incorporated and enhance a piece of work.
Regards
Ken