Artist: Hal Taylor | Location: Greenwood, SC
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Artist: Hal Taylor | Location: Greenwood, SC
Greenwood, SC
I’ve enjoyed working with wood as far back as I can remember. (I still have the almost-functional bookends I made when I was in grammar school.) My father dabbled in wood as well, and instilled in me an appreciation for woodworking.
About fifteen years ago I saw someone on TV turn some wood, and I was intrigued. I bought a small lathe, and even though I didn’t know what I was doing, I was hooked. I could make round wood objects instead of just flat ones.
The technique of turning wood on a lathe gives instant gratification by quickly transforming rough wood into a pleasing shape such as a bowl, platter or vase. My greatest pleasure, however, comes from going beyond the basic turned piece by enhancing and adorning it with color, texture, carving or piercing creating a piece of wood art.