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Date/Time: February 6, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Demonstration Room, Mann Tool and Supply

Raymond Overman

“Over the past six years I have worked with wood as a pastime to bring my visions into reality. As I have developed my understanding of the technique and craftsmanship of woodturning, I found myself moving from a "let the tree tell me what it wants to be," attitude to me controlling the process and reading the material to determine if it will fit my vision. I've learned enhancement techniques and experimented with classic forms, textures, naturally occurring negative space, colors, and design fundamentals so that I can include them in my work.

The primary medium I use is reclaimed and heirloom wood. Reclaimed wood is from local trees taken down for various construction projects and disease or decay. Heirloom wood is from a tree that someone brings to me and requests a commission piece. Most of the time, heirloom wood is from someone's home place and I really enjoy creating something that I know will help them remember their heritage. “

Ray has several sites where you can view a gallery of his work. The sites also include his perspective as an artist and woodturner.

http://www.overmanshop.com
http://www.nakedwoodturner.com
http://www.bluesbowls.com

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