Popular Post treesner Posted July 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 While I was backpacking in the santa cruz mountains I came across these wind caves that were created by the wind eroding away holes and cavities into sand stone. I've been working on conveying this through the wood carving where all the areas carved away flow into the next and emulate this movement of the wind. This piece is the first in a series I'm working on now so i'm looking forward to pushing these ideas and techniques! 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Very cool!!! The choice of wood really highlights the idea of erosion! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Like it alot. Looks like a lot of time to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 I am guessing layers of ply were carved ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 That's pretty awesome, dude. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Splain the construction of that for us. That is righteous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brendon_t Posted July 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 That's a great piece, now stop showing and start telling.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Too cool! BB carved correct? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 That is amazing. Thats gotta be plywood? Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Really cool idea. Do you have any process photos? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon75 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Impressive craftsmanship! Are you gonna leave it as is? Or are you gonna coat it with varnish? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 To me, this seems original, clever and well executed. A great piece of functional art. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Love it! -Ace- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Really cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I keep coming back to stare at it. It's a fascinating piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coop Posted July 13, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm going to remove my "like" if OP doesn't give us some insight on this thing 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm going with carved ply. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 39 minutes ago, gee-dub said: I'm going with carved ply. And I like yours better than his so I'll go with your answer. Although the puma looks like he hasn't eaten in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Llama Posted July 14, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 How can I copy it if I can't see PICS? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Apologies for the late response guys, This was created using birch plywood laminated together. I built it in pieces and dominoes it all together and shaped the material to flow like the wind caves I came across in the mountains. I'm very happy with the results of this one, hope to make a table soon. Trying to figure what kind of top would match the sculpted/organic legs. I've got some ideas but would be happy to hear your thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/10/2017 at 2:27 PM, Llama said: Very cool!!! The choice of wood really highlights the idea of erosion! Hey thank you, that's good to hear it's conveying that to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/13/2017 at 10:08 AM, G S Haydon said: To me, this seems original, clever and well executed. A great piece of functional art. Thank you I appreciate that, i'm definitely trying to figure out the medium between art and furniture. Sometimes I go off and just do pure art sculptures but I really like working the ideas and techniques into something functional for the home as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/13/2017 at 2:17 AM, Falcon75 said: Impressive craftsmanship! Are you gonna leave it as is? Or are you gonna coat it with varnish? Thanks! This has a shellac finish but I don't think that it's strong enough for a seating application now. I might go back, steel wool it nice and smooth and then add a poly top coat. Suggestions on a finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/13/2017 at 11:24 AM, bleedinblue said: I keep coming back to stare at it. It's a fascinating piece. Hey thank you for the kind words, I'm glad it's drawing you in. Mind if I ask what it's conveying to you or what you think you're interested in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesner Posted July 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/10/2017 at 5:30 PM, lewisc said: Really cool idea. Do you have any process photos? Thank you, I'll go back and see if I have anything on my phone from the process. I post other works and sometimes in progress photos on my instagram at instagram.com/chrisriesner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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