FINE ART WOODTURNING

Tall turned, carved and painted wood vase, with moss green coral surface, by award winning artist Steve Miller of Asheville, NC.

When I began turning wood I was attracted to the beauty of the material itself. For years I made vessels that celebrated the color, grain and feel of natural wood. During that time, woodturners around the world were pushing the boundaries of turned wood into the world of fine art. I was inspired to explore…

Low ovoid turned, hand carved, bronze Colored Wood Vase with cracked earth texture, by award winning artist Steve Miller of Black Mountain, NC.

Now, I treat my turned wooden bowls and vases as blank three dimensional canvases. The smooth external surface of the turned wood form is transformed with carved and burned textures that echo rhythms found in nature. Layers of nuanced paint enhance the textured surface and accentuate shapes and patterns. The end result is a sculptural vessel that has the warmth and tactile qualities of wood blended with the visual power of a painting.

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