New Masters of Woodturning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art

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Author: Kevin Wallace

ISBN-10: 1565233344

ISBN-13: 9781565233348

Category: Artisans & Craftspersons - Biography

In this unique collection of furniture pieces that have redefined the limits of shaped wood, crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading wood artists who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Contemporary artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell are among those whose works are given studio-quality photographic...

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In this unique collection of furniture pieces that have redefined the limits of shaped wood, crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge from 31 leading wood artists who share their personal motivations, thought processes, and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of wood. Contemporary artists such as Virginia Dodson, Binh Pho, Harvey Fein, Paul Fennell, and Marilyn Campbell are among those whose works are given studio-quality photographic treatment. Each featured piece encourages crafters to find new ways of connecting with their own creative channels and makes this book an important document of the modern craft—sure to become a treasure in every woodworking library.American Style MagazineThe introduction gives a historical overview of the wood turning movement, making it a must-have resource.

\ American Style MagazineThe introduction gives a historical overview of the wood turning movement, making it a must-have resource.\ \ \ \ \ American Woodturner MagazineBecause the book includes a photographic visit to each artist, the book is more than a collection of gallery quality images.\ \ \ Book NewsThe color photographs are of the high technical and aesthetic quality appropriate for an art book.\ \ \ \ \ Book News IncThe color photographs are of the high technical and aesthetic quality appropriate for an art book.\ \ \ \ \ \ Drechsler Magazin (Germany)The portraits of these wood artists and the glimpses into their lives make this wonderful publication the most beautiful book on turning in recent years.\ \ \ \ \ The Crafts ReportThis book looks beyond the surface of the wood and into the vision and mind of the artist.\ \ \ \ \ Woodturning OnlineThis just-published book is a treasure that we believe you will want to own.\ \