Ash hollow form with carved rim

I need your help with this one I have created this piece from a nice piece of Ash. I decided I would change the opening and spent ages trying to decide What would work. I have ended up with this slit and slightly opened rim but I am not sure it works. I have spent so long messing on with this I just don't know so I hope you will be able to give me an impartial view.

Comments requested

Richard

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Richard Kennedy

Richard Kennedy

Registered: December 2008
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Date: Thu October 22, 2009
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Brendan McAreavy

Hi Richard,

I think you've done as much as is needed with this piece. I've looked at it for some time and, whilst 'simpler' than your other pieces, it still exudes the same class that we have come to associate with your work.

The main interest here is the wood and, with that well-defined grain pattern, it doesn't need any major structural changes to attract attention. The shape of the neck with the extensions compliments the shape of the rings so, in my opinion, you have blended the design into the wood beautifully.

Maybe you feel there is more to do because this piece doesn't have as much intricate work as others but it looks superb to me.

#1 Thu October 22, 2009 9:12pm

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

I agree with Brendan totally. Leave it alone!!!!! It's gorgeous, classy, sleek, elegant... I said "WOW" the second I saw the photo. You did a beautiful job - as is.
Don L.

#2 Fri October 23, 2009 12:16am

Mike Baber

Outstanding piece, I don't believe you could of come up with anything better, I love everything about it, especially the opening. It need's Nothing else done to it!!! Thumbs Up!

Wizzy

#3 Fri October 23, 2009 4:52am

Richard Kennedy

Richard Kennedy

Hey there

Thanks for your comments I appreciate the feedback This is a new idea for me and so its the test the water stage. I think there is some milage in doing a few of these so we shall see where we go from here!

Thanks again

Richard

www.bolegallery.com

#4 Fri October 23, 2009 6:24pm

Makepeace

Leo Makepeace

I am with Brendan, Don and Mike,
Very nicely done. Thumbs Up!

Ruining lots of good wood to get a few average bits.

#5 Fri October 23, 2009 8:15pm

Don Andrews

I have to agree with the others. You have created a classy piece I would be proud to display in my home.....or in a gallery for that matter!

Don Thumbs Up!

#6 Sun October 25, 2009 2:25pm