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My Background
My Inspiration
My Background
Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, of Eastern Kentucky, is where I, grew up. My interest has always been in woodworking. However, twenty years ago, traditional woodturning became my passion. This ancient art of carving, spinning wood is captivating.
The process usually begins with a log. I use a chainsaw to cut out the initial shape. This
Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, of Eastern Kentucky, is where I, grew up. My interest has always been in woodworking. However, twenty years ago, traditional woodturning became my passion. This ancient art of carving, spinning wood is captivating.
The process usually begins with a log. I use a chainsaw to cut out the initial shape. This wooden shape is then mounted on a lathe. (A wood lathe is a mechanical instrument that holds and rotates wood. Various tools are presented to the spinning wood, to carve various shapes.) The variety of flowing curves and shapes are infinite.
Another thing I find fascinating is highly figured wood and, spalted wood. (Spalting is any color or markings on wood caused by fungi.) I truly enjoy finding hidden treasure deep within a log.
Richard Adams
My Medium
My Inspiration
My Background
I use many different mediums, such as wood, glass, stone, and metal. I believe that working in a single medium is restrictive to my artistic process. But, of course, my primary medium is wood.
Above photo: Spalted Ambrosia Maple with Stained Glass Airbrushed.
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
My Inspiration
I enjoy all shapes and curves in nature and in architecture. I have even gotten inspiration from studying various pottery forms.
Above Photo: Ambrosia Maple