I have been turning since winter 2004.
“Handcrafted by Rodney”
My
work has been sold locally at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulpfer Springs WV; The New Horizon Gallery, downtown Lewisburg;
Many local venues such as the West Virginia State Fair and BPW Craft Fairs, many other local craft
fairs. I perform public demonstrations and really enjoy helping others to understand the art and craft of woodturning.
I founded the West Virginia Woodturners Association January 2007 and have enjoyed the experience tremendously.
Please enjoy your time in my gallery.
| Maple Wine Bottle Stoppers |
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| I use the Flor corks for quality |
| Cricket-Bat Willow Bowl |
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| This 12" x 6" x 3/4" thick bowl is food safe. |
| Wild Cherry Rice Bowl |
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| Thin Wall - 1/8" thick |
| Wild Cherry Rice Bowl |
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| Bottom view |
| Big Leaf Maple Candlestick Holder |
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| Beautiful graining |
| Big Leaf Maple Candlestick Holder |
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| Bottom view |
Inspiration comes from many
sources. Sometimes it comes from the obvious and others it comes from something deep inside the artist. This baby bottle for
instance, comes from a long time of trying to get pregnant; our daughter is now 8 months old.
| Babinga Rice Bowl |
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| Thin wall - 1/8" thick |
| Locust Vase |
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| Bark on side with bark inclusion |
| Locust Vase |
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| Other side view |
| Big Leaf Maple Candy Dish |
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| Small natural edge defect |
| Soft Maple Vase |
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| 13" tall dry flower vase hollowed only half way down to give it stability |
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| Maple Natural Edge Hollow Vessel |
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| with Carbonized rim |
| Maple Candy Dish |
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| With Carbonized Band |
| Maple Cup with bark inclussion |
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| Beetle holes give it character |
| Cherry Bowl |
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| Tuxtured accent |
| Maple Dish |
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| Bark on edge |
| Cherry Bowl |
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| Textured rosette on rim |
| Cherry Herb Bowl |
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| Pestal not shown |
| Cherry Vase |
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| Hollow Vessel |
| Cherry Bowl |
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| Textured accent |
| Poplar Baby Bottle |
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| My Wifes first Mothers Day Gift |
| Poplar Baby Bottle |
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| Open view |
| Maple Candy Dish |
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| Large bark Inclussion |
Nature has a way of putting things where you least expect them. When we find a hidden treasure, its our job
to reveal it for all to see. Don't feel the piece is poor because it has a natural embellishment. It actually raises the value
if you present it correctly.
| Big Leaf Maple Candy Dish |
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| Bottom view |
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| Maple Hollow Vessel |
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| 13" Thin Wall Vase |
| The band is textured and raised as focal point |
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| This band was burned with a torch to accent the detail |
| The contrast in the wood can be seen here |
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| The bark inclussion is the focal point |
| Cherry Bowl |
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| Bottom view |
| Maple Dish |
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| Bottom view |
| Cherry Bowl |
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| Bottom view |
Most of the wood I used
to create these bowl came from local trees and have a history attached to them. I provide a card with my pieces that
tells the type of wood, where the tree was grown and when it was finished, and a signature adds to the long term value
of the piece.
| Cherry Vase |
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| Bottom view |
| Cherry Bowl |
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| Bottom view |
| Poplar Baby Bottle |
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| Hollow box |
| Poplar Milk Bottle |
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| Hollow box |
| Poplar Flower Vase |
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| Burnt accents |
Thank You for visiting my
gallery.
I hope you will view other
WVWA member Galleries
also.
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