Friday, October 17, 2014

Art-interruptus

It has been one of those days - people and community came before art - on a number of occasions throughout the day.

I had intended to make 4 sets of Daily Leaf Words - my daily inspirational words sets but with word leaves instead of flat metal. By day's end (note the setting sun in the photo below) I had made the 4 bowls (plus a little aside bowl for a couple of friends); but had not finished the inspirational leaf words.

©2014 Barry Smith - Bowls at sunset on the handrail of the car turning deck.
A few photos of the emergence of the bowls.

©2014 Barry Smith - Marked and anvil hammered bowls
©2014 Barry Smith - A last annealing before final hammering with wooden hammer
And a couple reflecting the setting sun. The Daily Leaf Word bowls are about 110mm in diameter.

©2014 Barry Smith - High shine amidst the rusted metal
©2014 Barry Smith - Lovely pattern showing through - last bit of polishing to do.
As it is Friday the day will be celebrated with a glass or two of red.

4 comments:

  1. Busy, busy, I am sure you enjoyed that red.

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  2. Reflections are beautiful, B! Your choice of backgrounds for your photos is inspired.

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  3. Love the contrast of the sparkling shine on the bowls and the rusted surface they sit on... and sun (?) reflecting.

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  4. Hi P, C and VA - your visit and comments are much appreciated as is you feedback on the bowls. P - well you can say I'm not bored - and yes the red was enjoyed. C - reflective bowls in many ways. I thought the setting sun on wood and the bushes in the backyard was too good to miss. VA - as you say a love combo - slier shine, sunshine and rust shine - way to go. All - go well. B

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