Walnut plaque

17 x 2 inches
I`m a little uncomfortable posting this one as I don`t feel this has evolved enough yet, but here it is....it`s influenced by Doug Fischer and Nick Agar.
Walnut, transtints, gold leaf,gilders waxes, colored briwax, metal paint, homemade punches, carving and maybe some more stuff I can`t recall, lol.
C+C`s are helpful.

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Vinny Luciani

Vinny Luciani

Registered: March 2012
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Date: Fri July 20, 2012
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Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Hi Vinny! You might think with so much going on that this piece would be too busy, but it looks interesting to me. The gold leaf is a bit of a Bamm!, but I still like it. Cool piece.

Don L.

#1 Fri July 20, 2012 11:47am

Larry Matchett

Vinny I love the way you push the envelope. Although this piece is interesting it looks like maybe you are experimenting with a lot of techniques all in one piece. I think maybe too many elements pulling your eye in all directions. I don't know what your intent is in this piece. After saying all of that I still like to look at it. I guess that is what art is all about.

#2 Fri July 20, 2012 2:35pm

Vinny Luciani

Vinny Luciani

Thanks for your comments guys. I`ve realized that I do enjoy pieces that are satisfying to look at, but also beckon some interpretation. I do appreciate literal representation of things around us, nature and otherwise, and the skill involved. However,I am finding that I am drawn more to symbolism, the slightly vague. Having said that, I am a mere infant in that regard, and you are correct....much of this piece is practice!

Just go for it

#3 Fri July 20, 2012 3:03pm

Ed Weber

Vinny, I don't know how you come up with them but keep it up. I am in the less can be more camp, and with all the techniques involved you would think it would get too busy or confused, this one didn't. Great work
I think this looks like the fabled keyhole to the vortex.

#4 Fri July 20, 2012 3:52pm

Tom Coghill

Vinny - I too have been thinking about artistic items that I turn and wonder: "Am I done yet?". I have two items that I am at odds with. One I believe I need to do more on, however my bride believes its good the way it is. I too am infuenced by Fisher, which is why your turning caught my eye.

#5 Thu August 9, 2012 4:57pm

Vinny Luciani

Vinny Luciani

I hear ya Tom. There are others too, Dennis Elliott for example. I`ve logged quite a bit of time learning techniques and effects and am now mixing `em up...sometimes fun, sometimes frustrating. Don`t know if I`ll ever come to a "signature" style, but not too obsessed about it.

Just go for it

#6 Thu August 9, 2012 11:41pm