Remarkable piece of wood

[Ron Altier]

I posted this a long time ago, before we had a large membership. I'd like to show everyone this piece.  I had a wood burner in my old shop in Ohio. As I tossed wood in, my eye caught something in the piece I was throwing in. I managed to catch it. I couldn't believe what I saw. A star in the center of this half rotten, spalted apple.(about 7" dia) The picture you see is the final project. I was able to make 6 of these and gave them to family members.

[Gene Howe]

That is truly remarkable. And, you used it beautifully. 

[Grandpadave52]

I've said it before Ron but will say it again...you're not a woodworker, you're an artist who uses wood.

Spectacular piece and vision. Glad you shared it again. Perfect time of the year to be reminded too.

[Ron Altier]

Thank you Grandpa Dave. I certainly appreciate that 

[Artie]

On 12/12/2018 at 10:43 PM, Grandpadave52 said:

I've said it before Ron but will say it again...you're not a woodworker, you're an artist who uses wood.

Spectacular piece and vision. Glad you shared it again. Perfect time of the year to be reminded too.

Grandpa put it more eloquently than I ever could. I can see that it may be possible for me to get skilled enough to accomplish a piece like that, but the imagination to come up with the idea? Nope, this is where the separation between craftsman and artist becomes apparent. A very beautiful piece.