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Manzanita Bowl

Manzanita Bowl

My Favorite Wood Manzanita root burl is one of the most beautiful woods I work with. I love the organic nature of this material. It is the most difficult wood I fabricate as it contains rocks, sand, dirt, voids and sometimes bugs which quickly dulls cutting tools. It is a battle to tame a Manzanita Bowl, but the final results are well worth it. Wood doesn’t get much prettier than this. Each piece is a struggle and I swear I will not work with this wood again. But, when c

Manzanita Wooden Platter

Manzanita Wooden Platter

Manzanita Wooden Platter is 11 inch diameter by 1 1/2 inches thick. Wood doesn’t get much prettier than this. Manzanita wood is not easy to fabricate, but always delivers when complete. The organic nature of Manzanita pieces are second to none. Manzanita root burl is perhaps the most beautiful wood I work with. The Burl is very ugly in its raw form. I have a theory that the uglier the wood the more beautiful will be the interior grain resulting in a final piece with very in

Manzanita Burl Root Bowl

Manzanita Burl Root Bowl

Manzanita wood has incredible character. This Manzanita Burl Root Bowl comes from a section of the tree root. Although it is very time consuming to process Manzanita, the battle is worthwhile. Manzanita root burl is on the top of my list for one of the most beautiful woods I get to work with. No other wood that offers such organic natural features. At the same time Manzanita is probably the most difficult wood I fabricate. It is filled with rocks,sand and dirt which quickly

Manzanita Burl Bowl

Manzanita Burl Bowl

Fabulous Wood Nothing beats the organic nature of the art pieces that can I produce with Manzanita Burl Bowl. The Manzanita root burl is perhaps the most beautiful wood I work with. Each piece has its own unique character. In the raw form it is really ugly. I have a theory that the uglier the wood the more interesting and better looking the final piece. Manzanita is a very difficult wood to fabricate as it contains rocks, sand, dirt which dulls the tools very quickly. It is l

Manzanita Burl Hollow Form

Manzanita Burl Hollow Form

Manzanita Burl Hollow Form Manzanita is a very difficult wood to process, but the results are always rewarding. Just take a look at this photo of the Manzanita Burl Hollow Form bowl. It is easy to understand the appeal of this wood. The size is 8.5 diameter by 7 inches high. It is the Collection of Karen Adler. The organic nature of Manzanita Burl lends itself to creating one of a kind art pieces like this Manzanita Burl Hollow Form. It is perhaps the most beautiful wood I

Manzanita Relic Bowl

Manzanita Relic Bowl

Description Manzanita Relic Bowl is a Manzanita Burl woodturning that resembles a piece that might be found at an archaeological dig. There is a slight flat spot on the side so that in rests in that position. This is an unusual shape for me. Because the raw material is expensive I had to reach out of my comfort zone to make an art piece with that was not functional. I am happy with the result and can report that Manzanita Relic Bowl quickly sold at a gallery. Manzanita Woo

Organic Manzanita Bowl

Organic Manzanita Bowl

Organic Manzanita Bowl Manzanita is one of the most beautiful woods I get to work with as a wood artist. If organic forms and textures with bumps, crevices, valleys, holes and cracks appeal to you then you will love this Organic Manzanita Bowl as well as other Manzanita pieces on my site. Manzanita Burl Each Manzanita root burl has its own unique character. It is really ugly In the raw form with bumps and scars, dirt and rocks on the surface. This confirms my theory that the

Manzanita Wooden Bowl

Manzanita Wooden Bowl

Inspiration for this Manzanita Wooden Bowl comes from the early pottery of Native Americans. The wood features terracotta earth tone colors. The shape displays age and missing pieces from years of misuse. The size is 7 inches by 4 inches deep. Manzanita is one of the most beautiful woods I work with as an artist. If organic forms are appealing to you will like this Manzanita Wooden Bowl. Every Manzanita root burl displays a unique character. As a raw material it is quite u

Volcano Crater Bowl

Volcano Crater Bowl

Description I call this bowl Volcano Crater Bowl because it reminds me of an violent event. There is severe damage and beauty at the same time. This bowl features incredible color and textures from the root burl. The size of this piece is 6.5 diameter by 3.5 inches high. Manzanita Wood Unlike any other wood Manzanita offers the wood artist opportunities to experiment and explore organic forms. Manzanita root burls are the most beautiful woods I work with. Every piece has it

Offering Bowl

Offering Bowl

I refer to this piece as an Offering Bowl. The exterior is organic and irregular while the interior is smooth and welcoming. Working with Manzanita is a journey with so much to discover. This why I love developing Manzanita pieces. The bark intrusions, insect damage, root and branch connections add character to each Manzanita piece. I spend a lot of time looking at each root ball to determine the form I can unlock from the raw material. I believe Michelangelo said it is t

Sedona Sunset

Sedona Sunset

Sedona Sunset reminds me of my visits to Sedona. Looking out to the hills and desert with their incredible colors and the texture of the desert. This is the natural color of Manzanita wood. See the similarities between the desert and Manzanita? Process Nothing beats the organic nature of the art pieces that I am able to produce with Manzanita Burl. The Manzanita burl is the most beautiful wood I work with. Each burl has its own unique character with variations in color. In

Sunken Treasure Bowl

Sunken Treasure Bowl

Description My objective with Sunken Treasure Bowl is to make a Native American style vessel with a band around the side. It was a promising piece of Manzanita burl wood and when I began the process it turned out to be an ugly block of wood with blotchy coloring. I went on vacation and when I returned the piece was totally deformed and cracked. Lets step back a few centuries to the Bronze Age. With some copper paint and oxidizer I can achieve an antique effect. I enjoy creat

Bowl On Fire

Bowl On Fire

Description Bowl On Fire. This is the natural color of Manzanita Root Burl from the West Coast. Full of rocks and dirt, it is a brutal battle to make such a piece, but well worth it in the end. The reward is a spectacular art object. The size of this piece is 7 by 7 inches. Manzanita root burl is one of the most beautiful woods I work with. I love the organic nature of the pieces that are produced. It is the most difficult wood I fabricate because it is full of rocks,sand,

Faux Pottery Bowl

Faux Pottery Bowl

Description Faux Pottery Bowl is Manzanita wood that captures the organic feel of Native American clay pottery. The size is 8 diameter by 4 inches deep with a walnut oil finish. The wood color is natural as are the voids and crevices that form in the root ball. Process These burl root balls contain rocks and sand which makes the processing a difficult and time consuming task. It is a battle to make the form and to keep the tools sharp. Each piece has special challenges an