When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be...
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be...

2008. Redwood burl, turned, carved, and sandblasted; ca. 4.5 inches diameter. The quote is from Lao Tzu.

The Sphere exhibit, American Association of Woodturners. Catalog is here.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2

2008. Redwood burl, ca 4 inches diameter. Renwick Gallery.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2

2008. Redwood Burl, ca 4 inches diameter. Renwick Gallery.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 3
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 3

2009. Whirly Whirly Burl, ca 4 inches diameter.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5

2009. Redwood Burl, ca 5 inches diameter.

Excellence Award, 2009 AAW Symposium in Albuquerque, NM

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5

2009. Redwood Burl, ca 5 inches diameter.

Excellence Award, 2009 AAW Symposium in Albuquerque, NM

From Here to Infinity No. 1
From Here to Infinity No. 1

2010. Camphor Laurel Burl, ca 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, sandblasted.

Work-in-progress photo by Stephen A. Wolfe

From Here to Infinity No. 1
From Here to Infinity No. 1

2010. Camphor Laurel Burl, ca 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, sandblasted.

From Here to Infinity No. 1
From Here to Infinity No. 1

2010. Camphor Laurel Burl, ca 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, sandblasted.

From Here to Infinity No. 2
From Here to Infinity No. 2

2012. Redwood Burl, ca. 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, and sandblasted.

From Here to Infinity No. 2
From Here to Infinity No. 2

2012. Redwood Burl, ca. 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, and sandblasted.

A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time

2024. Redwood burl and copper wire, ca 5 inches diameter.

A Stitch in Time (detail)
A Stitch in Time (detail)

2024. Redwood burl and copper wire, ca 5 inches diameter.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be...
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 3
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5
From Here to Infinity No. 1
From Here to Infinity No. 1
From Here to Infinity No. 1
From Here to Infinity No. 2
From Here to Infinity No. 2
A Stitch in Time
A Stitch in Time (detail)
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be...

2008. Redwood burl, turned, carved, and sandblasted; ca. 4.5 inches diameter. The quote is from Lao Tzu.

The Sphere exhibit, American Association of Woodturners. Catalog is here.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2

2008. Redwood burl, ca 4 inches diameter. Renwick Gallery.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 2

2008. Redwood Burl, ca 4 inches diameter. Renwick Gallery.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 3

2009. Whirly Whirly Burl, ca 4 inches diameter.

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5

2009. Redwood Burl, ca 5 inches diameter.

Excellence Award, 2009 AAW Symposium in Albuquerque, NM

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be... No. 5

2009. Redwood Burl, ca 5 inches diameter.

Excellence Award, 2009 AAW Symposium in Albuquerque, NM

From Here to Infinity No. 1

2010. Camphor Laurel Burl, ca 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, sandblasted.

Work-in-progress photo by Stephen A. Wolfe

From Here to Infinity No. 1

2010. Camphor Laurel Burl, ca 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, sandblasted.

From Here to Infinity No. 1

2010. Camphor Laurel Burl, ca 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, sandblasted.

From Here to Infinity No. 2

2012. Redwood Burl, ca. 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, and sandblasted.

From Here to Infinity No. 2

2012. Redwood Burl, ca. 5 inches diameter; turned, carved, and sandblasted.

A Stitch in Time

2024. Redwood burl and copper wire, ca 5 inches diameter.

A Stitch in Time (detail)

2024. Redwood burl and copper wire, ca 5 inches diameter.

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