Alan Stirt, Woodturner

Alan Stirt: Woodturner, Artist and Teacher

  • Square Ceremonial Bowl, 26" X 24" X 2", Mahogany w/milk paint, 2004.
  • Square Ceremonial Bowl, detail.
  • Diamond pattern platter, 17" X 14" X 2", Cherry w/milk paint, 2004.
  • Diamond pattern platter, detail.
  • Square Hollow Bowl,  10 1/2" X 9 1/2" X 3 1/4", Cherry w/milk paint, 2006.
  • Square Hollow Bowl,  detail.
  • Madrone Burl platter, 6 1/2" X 5" X 2", 2005.
  • Tile Pattern platter, 26" X 24" X 2", Mahogany w/milk paint, 2006.
  • Criss-Cross Platter, 15 1/4" X 11" X 2 1/2", 2005.
  • Tulipwood Bowl, 6" X 5" X 1 1/2", 2005.
  • Square Hollow Bowl, 9" X 8" X 3", Cherry w/milk paint, 2006.
  • Square Hollow Bowl, 8 1/2" X 7 1/2" X 3", Cherry w/milk paint, 2006.
  • Ripple Pattern Platter , 17" X 14", Cherry w/milk paint, 2006.
  • Ripple Pattern Platter, detail.
  • Leopard Pattern Platter 11" X 9 1/2" X  2" Cherry and milk paint
  • Yellow Squares Platter, 13" X 11" X 2"   Cherry and milk paint
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I started my "Square"  series in 2004.  Influenced by the ceramic sculpture of Tony Hepburn and the wooden "blood bowls" of Jim Partridge, these pieces, turned from roughly rectangular blocks of wood, are both turned and unturned.  They allow a greater emotive range than round pieces.


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