<![CDATA[Turner Winfield - Home]]>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 03:21:33 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Possible-places.com]]>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 21:09:51 GMThttp://turnerwinfield.com/home/possible-placescomI have changed my design focus to building miniature "fantasy"  architectural pieces.  You may see them on my other web site possible-places.com




]]><![CDATA[New Hand Mirrors ]]>Sun, 17 Nov 2013 19:12:37 GMThttp://turnerwinfield.com/home/new-hand-mirrors
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This is the first of a series of personal hand mirrors.  Each will have a distinctive inlay on the front and/or back.

It seemed only appropriate to give one to my first born Juniper.
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]]><![CDATA[Horta Circle]]>Sun, 17 Nov 2013 01:38:52 GMThttp://turnerwinfield.com/home/horta-circle
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Horta circle

    This inlay was inspired by a floor design of the famous art nouveu archetetict Victor Horta of Belgium.  The flow of the design seems to spin with the swirl of branches and leaves.  Small grapes are caught up in the swirl creating the illusion of acceleration. 

As I moved the design from vector to inlay , I saw new levels of space and line.  I like the close work required to fit all the small pieces into the pockets. After the flurry of glue and assembly,  the moment of truth emerges with sanding and finishing.  Will it pop?
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]]><![CDATA[Horta Wall]]>Thu, 14 Nov 2013 02:39:36 GMThttp://turnerwinfield.com/home/horta-wall
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This Horta inspired design comes from a wall panel.  I like the bold sweeps of shape fighting with each other for attention.  The vector designs moved easily into inlay shapes.  Fitting them into the panel was like a brush stroke even after I assembled the third one. 

Each design seems to be like a call and response. 

]]><![CDATA[Design cycle]]>Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:47:07 GMThttp://turnerwinfield.com/home/design-cycle The assembly process of inlay is much like a puzzle.  After carefully sorting the delicate  holly pieces, gluing them in is an anxious pleasure.  I use old fashion hide glue which adds an element of rush to the process as it starts to set up quickly.  This mirror inlay has few pieces and goes quite quickly compared to my larger tray panels.  After every piece is in place, I use the veneer hammer to force the glue up from the bottom. 
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