David Bushman

Bleached Holly No. 658

Bleached Holly Wood with a Clear Acrylic Finish

6.5" tall and 4.5" in diameter

$325

This piece was turned on a wood lathe and then carved and textured.  Prior to applying the acrylic finish the wood was bleached to enhance the blonde color of holly wood.

Artist's Statement:

My woodturning adventure began back in 2012 and over time my skills have improved and I have developed my own creative style. I primarily create lathe turned hollow and open forms in wood from native Virginia trees. I try to work with wood from trees that were felled by a storm, disease or for safety reasons. I like to embellish my work with various carving techniques, coloring and wood burning. Though the trees I work with are no longer living they still live on in my creations.