Woodturning is as popular as ever -- a constantly growing segement
in the woodworking world and one of the most wide-reaching
woodcrafts among artists and hands-on crafters. It s appeal is
based on the short learning curve, the minimal equipment, and the
sheer joy of learning to make something out of wood with one s own
hands. But, unlike a lot of crafts that rely on individuality and
creative thinking, the initial techniques of woodturning must be
mastered. While at first liberating, these same techniques can
eventually be confining because in mastering them, one must follow
the lead of others. At a certain point, woodturners can feel that
mastering the techniques has become the end in itself as they lose
sight of their true pursuit: to create one s own original style. In
fact, some woodturners, who believe they aren t creative enough,
will simply continue to master techniques while imitiating the
style of others. Terry Martin, the author of The Creative
Woodturner and a woodturning artist, instructor, and photographer
for over thirty-years, believes this goes against the fundamental
nature of creating and being an artist. There is no right or wrong
and the pursuit of originality should be the goal of every
woodturner. Best of all, creativity can be learned and the ability
to think and see in one s own artistic style can be achieved. The
Creative Woodturner is not your usual how-to woodturning book. It
won t tell you what a chuck is, how to sharpen a scraper, or how to
turn a goblet. Instead, this book is a how-to for unlocking
curiosity, how to break the rules, and for following one s own
artistic path with confidence. Designed to give readers a
wide-persepective on creativity, The Creative Woodturner begins
first with insightful commentary, quotes, and examples from the
woodturning and art community that will both inspire and inform. In
addition, the author shares his Idea Tools: questions to ask during
the planning and creative process that are as important to the
creation of the woodturning project as any equipment in the shop.
Finally, 16 one-of-a-kind projects from boxes and vessles to bowls
and one-of-a-kind scultpures are featured that will spark the
creative mindset of any woodturner. Each project is documented with
instructions and crisp photography highlighting the key steps,
techniques, and tasks necessary for completion. In taking the
reader through each project, the author pulls back the curtain on
his woodturning magic and shares his vision and how the Idea Tools
and creative thinking emerges in each project. An inspiring and
enjoyable read not only for woodturners, but for any artist, The
Creative Woodturner will anyone to think and see differently so
time is spent at the lathe or whatever creative pursuit it is --
creating the original ideas instead of imitating someone else."
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