Don in phoenix
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Very nice job, Lou. Keep up the great work you do.You are one of the craftsmen that inspire me. Thanks for the pictures.
Introducing The Acropolis Collection
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Thanks Hank, Jack, Jeff and Don. Your words inspire me to press on. Mudder--Miss Bossy Boots says the gallery is waiting for this one. Sorry. Jack--I can't wait to see what your students have done!
The view from the Acropolis includes the Aegean Sea and thus is born the second in the Collection. <b>Aegeas</b> is Greek wild olive wood, inlaid with crushed turquoise and malachite. Kit finish is black titanium.
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Comments and critiques are welcome. Thank you for looking.
Comments and critiques are welcome. Thank you for looking.
Paul in OKC
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Excellent as usual, Lou. I like the inlay.
wdcav1952
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Awesome, Lou, I stand amazed and your turning skills as well as your grasp of history.
PenWorks
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Great looking pen Lou, wonderfull job, the inlay really looks good.
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darbytee
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Nice Lou. Really nice. The turquoise goes great with the olivewood and the fit and finish are wonderful.
woodpens
Member
That's a real conversation piece, Lou. I really like it!
Thanks for the comments. This second pen was a bit more challenging than the first as I tried for a slightly different balance. I also removed the second layer of the capital so as not to distract from the inlay. I really appreciate your taking the time to give feedback.
JimGo
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Wow Lou, that looks even better than the first, and the first one was no slouch! Great job!
wicook
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WOW, Lou...you're definitely on a roll!! I've come to the conclusion that you like olivewood (whatever its origin) as much as I do...maybe even more so. [
] Both pens are beautiful works of art.
] Both pens are beautiful works of art.Tom McMillan
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Wow, another beauty Lou---I like the inlay with the Olivewood---may have to try that---Nice work!!!
Thanks, guys.
Bill--I like olive wood alright, but you have to blame that affliction on Tom Mc! []
Bill--I like olive wood alright, but you have to blame that affliction on Tom Mc! [
]Tom McMillan
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Gee, Lou, I'll take the "blame" for that----but, it is a good thing, huh?? You're doing wonderful work with it for sure!!!
btboone
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Olive it!
Gregory Huey
Member
Lou I can not think of any higher praise for your work that has not already been said. Your work is just OUTSTANDING.
MDWine
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WOW! It's people like you that make people like me look like a rookie...
Wait a minute.. I am a rookie... YOU are truely a master craftsman.
I shall call you Sensei!
Wait a minute.. I am a rookie... YOU are truely a master craftsman.
I shall call you Sensei!
Tom Mc--You'd better believe it's a great affliction! I've got a couple more pieces of this GWOW before I go back to some BOW and JOW.
Bruce and Greg--Thank you for the compliments. It's great to have one's work appreciated!
Michael--Sensei, huh? Does that mean you get the coffee?
Bruce and Greg--Thank you for the compliments. It's great to have one's work appreciated!
Michael--Sensei, huh? Does that mean you get the coffee?
These are the final two in The Acropolis Collection. The first is <b>Repose of a Hero</b>, a Grecian Urn inspired piece featuring polished brass (polyurethane coated to inhibit tarnish and leaching) and crushed turquoise/malachite. (with credit, respect and admiration to John Keats [1795-1821]) There is no clip.
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The second is <b>The Temple of Athena</b> featuring a thinner column, more in keeping with Ionic proportions than <b>The Parthenon</b> which was more Doric in proportion.
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The next picture is two of the pens in writing position. To my hand, the balance and fit are quite comfortable.
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The final picture is the collection.
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As always, comments critiques and suggestions are welcomed. Thank you all for looking and for your patience while this played out!
The second is <b>The Temple of Athena</b> featuring a thinner column, more in keeping with Ionic proportions than <b>The Parthenon</b> which was more Doric in proportion.
The next picture is two of the pens in writing position. To my hand, the balance and fit are quite comfortable.
The final picture is the collection.
As always, comments critiques and suggestions are welcomed. Thank you all for looking and for your patience while this played out!
PenWorks
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Great additions to the collection.
Suiteable for framing.
I really like the one (forgive me for not going back to look for it's name) without the clip. It looks great when the cap is posted!
Very nice lines to the entire collection, wonderfull workmanship. []
Suiteable for framing.
I really like the one (forgive me for not going back to look for it's name) without the clip. It looks great when the cap is posted!
Very nice lines to the entire collection, wonderfull workmanship. [
]WoodChucker
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Lou, looks like your on a roll. They all look great and the TLC really shows in your work. Thanks for sharing!
driften
Member
Dang Lou, those are wonderful pens! I really love them.
redbulldog
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Lou: You can be very proud of each one of these pens, I keep going back and looking at all of them. They show the pride in your workmanship. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks guys. These really were a labor of love. Lots of inspiration from our members, the wood, Bill B's kit, Ancient Greece, and so on.
wdcav1952
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Lou, I am simply in awe of this collection. Hell, you could sell pictures of these pens, much less the pens themselves. I have a sneaking suspicion that these pens will remain with you rather that be offered to the unwashed public.
Tom McMillan
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Lou, those are all very, very special!!! But, that Grecian Urn inspired pen is most special and creative---great job for sure!!!!
Thanks, William. It's unfortunate, but these were spoken for before work started. They will be whisked away fairly soon, in fact. That's probably why I've taken so many pictures. [] I'd consider making a set for myself, but I'm not worth it!
Tom--thanks for that comment. The urn was a long time in development. I probably have a half-dozen drawings that I rejected for one reason or another. There were even a couple of changes as I turned the blank and saw the grain develop. Of course, Ed Davidson had to creep into my mind and remind me to keep the beads soft and the angles sharp! [] That's what I mean when I talk about the inspiration of this group. I feel like I take away so much more than I contribute. [8D]
BTW, for those of you who haven't seen what wonderful things happen to olive wood as you turn it, here's the original blanks. From top to bottom they became The Parthenon, Aegeas, Repose of a Hero and Temple of Athena.
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] I'd consider making a set for myself, but I'm not worth it!Tom--thanks for that comment. The urn was a long time in development. I probably have a half-dozen drawings that I rejected for one reason or another. There were even a couple of changes as I turned the blank and saw the grain develop. Of course, Ed Davidson had to creep into my mind and remind me to keep the beads soft and the angles sharp! [
] That's what I mean when I talk about the inspiration of this group. I feel like I take away so much more than I contribute. [8D]BTW, for those of you who haven't seen what wonderful things happen to olive wood as you turn it, here's the original blanks. From top to bottom they became The Parthenon, Aegeas, Repose of a Hero and Temple of Athena.
Gregory Huey
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Spoken for huh. Darn their goes another Birthday present.
JimGo
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Lou, those are AMAZING! I think the Temple of Athena is my favorite. That's the black Ti, right? Really stunning! Sorry to hear they'll be leaving soon...had hoped to see them in person! Oh well...hopefully they are off to a good home!
Jim G and Michael W--they'll be on display tomorrow at Woodcraft from 6-8 pm, along with Under African Skies (the elephant ivory pen). Sorry for the short notice, but it's the best I can do.
woodscavenger
Member
Awesome! That's really all I can say.
JimGo
Member
OK...gotta see what I can do to get there tonight!
MDWine
Member
I'm sorry I missed them Lou. At least I got to see AND HOLD the first one. You just blow me away... really!
...and coffee is ON ME... for what you have taught me, it's the least I can do!!
Sensei definitely fits... <bowing in honor> Let's try to get together soon, and drag Jim along!!!
That's really beautiful work.
...and coffee is ON ME... for what you have taught me, it's the least I can do!!
Sensei definitely fits... <bowing in honor> Let's try to get together soon, and drag Jim along!!!
That's really beautiful work.
Thanks, Shane. I appreciate your comment!
Jim and Michael--I coulda used some backup tonight. Recruited two new pen turners and cleaned up my tools a bit. Also took an order. Not too bad an evening, but it would have been more fun with some company.
Jim and Michael--I coulda used some backup tonight. Recruited two new pen turners and cleaned up my tools a bit. Also took an order. Not too bad an evening, but it would have been more fun with some company.
JimGo
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Lou,
I got stranded at home today with the satellite TV installer! They told me that he'd be here in the AM; didn't show up 'till 1:30. Then it took him about 2.5 hours to get everything set up. My office was LIVID. I'm actually STILL working, just trying to catch up!...just taking a break for a few minutes. I was, however, VERY disappointed when I realized that it was 7:00; I REALLY wanted to get down there and see those pens. Again, hopefully they went to a good home (or homes)
I got stranded at home today with the satellite TV installer! They told me that he'd be here in the AM; didn't show up 'till 1:30. Then it took him about 2.5 hours to get everything set up. My office was LIVID. I'm actually STILL working, just trying to catch up!...just taking a break for a few minutes. I was, however, VERY disappointed when I realized that it was 7:00; I REALLY wanted to get down there and see those pens. Again, hopefully they went to a good home (or homes)
MDWine
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I'm sorry Lou, I really would loved to have been there. I was raving to my wife all night about your pictures.
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