Art Deco Rockets
As a young boy my great aunt gave me The Collected Work of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. It was a massive tome, a coffee table book filled with the most gorgeous art-deco rockets. I was hooked. I try to bring this aesthetic into the 3rd dimension with this ongoing series of fanciful turnings.
Art Deco Rocket #1
A large walnut burl with a giant window, egg and stick legs. Materials The walnut tree lived in..
Art Deco Rocket #2
Art Deco "rocket" made from a pine tree killed by the Station Fire in 2009.
Art Deco Rocket #3
Art Deco "rocket" made from a canyon live oak tree killed by the Station Fire in 2009.
Art Deco Rocket #4
Art Deco "crashed flying saucer" made from a coast live oak tree killed by the Station Fire in 2009..
Bud Vase
A Carolina cherry bud vase turned on 3 axes. Materials The tree lived on Wisteria St. in Altade..