ROBERT GILMOUR

Fine Sculptural Bowl in Jarrah

There was a nice little piece of jarrah left over after making utensils to sell over at FOREST TREASURES. It had good colour and grain, so I decided on this small bowl form.

More images can be seen HERE on the website.

Finally, have a look at the range of fine utensils and homewares that I create at FOREST TREASURES.

Comments (0) October 06, 2008

A Fine Lacquer Bowl by Bob Gilmour

I've had this wicked lime green lacquer on the shelf now for several months and have been itching for the opportunity to try it out.

I created the piece right from the start with the intent of colouring it. The base wood was Queensland Kauri pine, so it was easy to make the shape and prepare it for finishing.

The resultant form has such a pleasing organic shape that I wanted to really accentuate the lines in the final product. Also, I didn't want the vibrant green to become the dominant feature ... I want the eye to be drawn to the shape ... the green just tends to make this piece 'stand out in the crowd'. So, the application of black is to really define the borders and make the flowing shape very apparent, no matter which angle the bowl is viewed from.

I displayed this piece over the weekend (just past) in my stall at the Port Douglas Craft Market (Australia) ... under light ... it simply glowed neon! It was wonderful.

I especially enjoyed creating and finishing this piece.

More images can be seen HERE on the website.

Finally, have a look at the range of fine utensils and homewares that I create at FOREST TREASURES.

Comments (0) October 06, 2008

Two Bowls in Black and Gold

Lately, I'm working with some colour and texture. These two bowls were pretty much trial pieces for a couple of techniques.

I kept these two bowls pretty small because, as experimental works, I didn't want to get caught up in a real lengthy finishing process. The effect I was originally aiming for didn't quite work, although the end result is quite satisfactory. I'll work on it further during the next couple of weeks and already have a two larger pieces part made which will receive the colour treatment.

More images can be seen HERE on the website.

Finally, have a look at the range of fine utensils and homewares that I create at FOREST TREASURES.

Comments (0) September 30, 2008

Black Lacquer Form by Bob Gilmour

HERE is a fine black lacquer bowl I just finished.

More images can be seen HERE on the website.

Also, have a look at the range of fine utensils and homewares that I create at FOREST TREASURES.

Comments (0) September 24, 2008

Fine Bowl in Acacia Cedar by Bob Gilmour

HERE is a small bowl form I created last week in Acacia Cedar from the local area.

I had a small piece of wood left over from a run of salad servers which I'd cut from the acacia cedar board. It was a bit small for anything in my utensil range, so I created this small functional/display bowl. Even though it's only a bit over an inch thick, it still embodies the organic flowing shape that I like so much these days.

This is meant to be a display piece, but the finish is food safe and it's shape does lend itself to be used as a functional item if desired.

More images can be seen HERE on the website.

Comments (0) September 23, 2008