Detail texturing underway.
 Over the last couple of years I have begun to experiment with tessellating figures, like those developed by M. C. Escher, and thought the theme of "patterns" the perfect opportunity to expand on this body of work. This piece manipulates an Escher tessellating pattern onto a three dimensions surface, bringing additional movement- and I think interest – to the pattern and form. In these photos, the layout is complete and ready for the carving to begin.   I was excited to be invited to participate in this year’s American Association of Woodturners Professional Outreach Program (POP)
Exhibit, and very happy to also hear that the theme this year was “patterns”. Patterns have long been an important part of my work, both ones occurring in nature, and those artistically developed. The piece cannot be any bigger than 8" x 8", so this hollow form was turned just slightly under those dimensions. Made from Black Walnut. Finally done. The painting is complete and an Affrican Blackwood base and collar were turned and fitted. Over two months of work, and more hours than I care to count. I hope you enjoy looking at the in-prosess pictures (below), and like the final result.   Carving and texturing complete! The piece is dyed completely black in preparation for painting.
 The background texture is done, and working on final texturing of the leaves. 
 Carving done, and fully sanded. Working on burning in the background texture.
 A lot more carving done, a lot left still to do.
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