Monday, August 10, 2009

The Storm



The images say more than words. This superb collectors piece is turned from Elm wood from North Vancouver Island. The 'lightning' is made from ground soapstone (Steratite) which has been used by Inuit artists for hundreds of years. A very good example of fine wood art. Diameter 15 inches.

Christine has been woodturning for over a decade. She had previously worked with stained glass but found the challenge of working with a more natural medium a more rewarding experience.
Christine has won an award at the West Coast Woodturning Competition in Vancouver in 2002.
Her work has been shown at the Maltwood Gallery and has been commissioned by the B.C. Government.
She lives in Saanichton, near Victoria. http://www.sidestreetstudio.com/