My open form designs are to be viewed from the top as well as the side. I have included a top down picture for each sample. These forms create extraordinary shadow displays with overhead lighting.

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Lotus Petal #3
Lotus Petal Series
3 generations of overlapping leaves, solid rim
Holly, pau amarello, cherry and sepele
5¾" Diameter, 2¼" High

Lotus Petal #4
Lotus Petal Series With Carved Rim
3 generations of overlapping leaves
Wenge, sepele and ash leaf maple
4½" Diameter, 2¼" High

Celtic Knot #3
Celtic Knot Series
Inspired by Celtic knotwork, solid rim
Purpleheart, pau amarello, pink ivory
7" Diameter, 41/2" High

Sunburst #2
Sunburst Series
Radial Pattern With Carved Edge
Holly, pau amarello, chakte-viga and bloodwood
4½" Diameter, 2¼" High

Vanishing Spiral
Spiral Series
Holly and purpleheart
4½" diameter, 2¾" high

Kaleidoscope In Holly
This reminds me of the type of pattern you might find in a kaleidoscope.
Holly, pear, chakte-viga and paduk
5¼" Diameter, 2" High

Echoes
Outline Series with solid rim
The outside and inside leaves are formed by a single continuous line while the middle leaf is a separate line.
Holly and purpleheart, 3½ Dia., 1½ High

4th Of July
There are 2 interlaced patterns with a solid rim
This reminded me of July 4th fireworks from my childhood
Pau amarello, holly and purpleheart
4½" Diameter, 2¼" High

Cantilever
This turning comes to a point on the outside. It is displayed on
a wenge base that reflect the curve of the spirals.
Wenge, pau amarello, holly and brass.
5¼ " Diameter, 3" High

Kaliedoscope II
This is the second generation of my popular Kaliedoscope bowl design.
Wenge, Pau Amarello, Holly and bloodwood.
5" Diameter, 2" High

Dorothy's Cereal Bowl
This turning was made specifically for the AAW exhibit
reTURN To The Land of Oz. As Dorothy eats her cereal
the pattern emerges which makes an impression on her
young mind leading to her imaginative dream.
Ebony, pau amarello, holly and bloodwood.
4 ½ " Diameter, 2¾" High

Purple Spiral
Traditional spiral .
Holly, purpleheart and bloodwood.
4½ " Diameter, 2¼" High

Flower Bowl
This small turning reminds me of a flower. It is attractive
yet has a simple layout and builds quickly.
Holly, pau amarello, bloodwood and ebony.
2¼ " Diameter, 1¼" High

Spiral Galaxy
I have always had a great interest in astronomy. This turning
is an interpretation of a spiral galaxy as seen from above.
Ebony, paduk, chakte-viga and pear.
5" Diameter, 2½" High

Echoes II
This pattern was derived from the original Echoes turning.
If you trace the pattern you will find it is one continuous line.
Pear, holly and ebony.
5¼ " Diameter, 2½" High

Metamorphosis
The organic pierced areas create tension with the adjoining
areas of regimented segments in this piece.
Holly and bloodwood.
4¾ " Diameter, 2 High