Moonshine

Here are a few ornaments inspired by photos in Terry Murray's book "Faces on Places". (See Link)

Springtime Folly

I just ran across this photo of my studio, taken last spring. Man, I'm ready for spring!

Tale of two tails

I made this dolphin walking stick awhile back. But the tail had broken, so it was time for a face lift - or in this case a tail lift. Luckily I still had a piece of pecan wood from the same tree to work with. After a little sanding and new finish, it will be ready for another go.

A dry sense of style

I made this maple wood bowl for my mother-in-law, Beth, for Christmas. I think she did a masterful job with the dried arrangement.

Led around by the nose

This my latest cane made from a limb that someone gave me a few years ago, so I'm not sure what kind of wood it is (maybe mimosa). This Druid has very long hair that serves as the handle and a Cyrano de Bergerac schnoz.

Wood wabbit

My latest cane made from a holly tree branch. The finish is clear lacquer and wax.

The chips are down... almost

Another bowl made from maple wood. It's a work in progress, I hope to finish in the next few days.

Snake in the grasp

A close-up of detail on the curly willow walking stick. Click on photo to enlarge it.

Snaaaaaake!!!!

This snake walking stick (Allen is the snake handler) is made from curly willow. It's well over five feet long. Click on the photo to enlarge it.

Sunny and mild

Ornament ready for casting (nice face)