Woodcarving Illustrated - How To Magazine for Carvers: Carving on Turning: J. Paul Fennell - Infinite piercing

Carving on Turning: J. Paul Fennell - Infinite piercing
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The popularity of artistic woodturning has skyrocketed in the past decade. The
modern masters featured in this article have combined turning with carving to
create stunning compositions, of which the beautifully turned shape is only the
beginning.
Scottsdale, AZ native J. Paul Fennell started turning in the 1970s. His first
project was turning legs for a table, but he immediately recognized the
potential of the lathe as a way to produce very expressive work. A self-taught
woodturner, he was introduced to the world of artistic turning in the 1980s.
Although Paul had a life-long reverence for wood, those demonstrations confirmed
that woodturning would become an important part of his life.
NEW MASTERS OF WOODTURNING
In this unique collection of artistic pieces that have redefined the limits of
shaped wood, crafters and designers alike are treated to a wealth of knowledge
from 31 leading artists who share their personal motivations, thought processes,
and the studio techniques employed to bring out the breath-taking beauty of
wood.  Available at www.Foxchapelpublishing.com