Large Bowls
araucaria heterophylla
11.75” Wide x 3.5” Tall
Exquisite off-center radiatian pattern accentuates the drama of this bowl. Featured at the Napa art Assoc. Gallery on First Street, Napa
Acer macophyllum
12” dia x 3.5” tall
Super tight curly wood shallow bowl-highly chatoyant inside and out.
juglans hindsii
13.5” dia x 7.25” tall
Naturally textured, deep-dish salad bowl.
toona sinensis
13”diameter x 5.5” tall
Although growing in Hawaii, this wood is native to eastern and southeastern Asia. Bowl reveals symmetrical growth ring pattern. Featured at the Napa Art Assoc. Gallery on First Street, Napa.
Acacia melanoxylon
11” Diameter x 4” tall
Rich toned, symmetric patterned grain.
taxus baccata
14.5” dia x 5” tall
Golden orb with wide brim with strong contrasting “wabi sabi” streaks.
Agathis astralis
15” Diameter x 3.75” tall
Believe it or not, this wood was buried after a tsunami and stayed underground for more than 40,000 years without rotting! I obtained this piece in 2024 from the north end of the North Island of New Zealand. Note the spectacular “flame” pattern.
fraxinus americana
12.25” dia x 5” tall
Classic birds-eye ash salad bowl with ridged lip. Featured at the Napa Art Assoc. Gallery on First St. Napa.
Acer macophyllum
12” dia x 3.5” tall
Super tight curly wood shallow bowl-highly chatoyant inside and out.
11.75” dia x 4.5” tall
Strongly spalted bowl. Is that a Cheshire Cat smile I see? Featured at the Napa Art Assoc. Gallery on First Street, Napa.
Juglans hindsii
13” Diameter x 4.5” Tall
Dramatic grafted walnut bowl.
Arbutus menziesii
10” Diameter x 3” Tall
Delicate rim lip accentuates this exceptionally fancy madrone burl.
Cinnamomum camphora
13” Diameter x 4.75” Tall
From the same tree as Camphor Bowl 1. Featured in Jessel’s Gallery in Napa.
Juglans hindsii
14” Diameter x 4.5” Tall
This fruit bowl was turned from highly figured, curly claro walnut.
Acer macrophyllum
14” Diameter x 6.5” tall
This dramatic spalted and curly grain bowl comes from wood grown in southern Oregon.
camphora officinarum
12” Diameter x 9.5” Tall
Features stunning wavy grain pattern inside and out.
Cinnamomum camphora
15” Diameter x 5.75” Tall
This mature camphor tree, one of the largest in downtown Napa in downtown, was being removed by the city when I acquired permission to stract three large pieces. Tight compression grain results in a deep chatoyance, generating movement under light.
cinnamonum camphora
12.5” w x 5.5” h
A crotch grain bowl with colorful striations throughout. Featured at Highlight Gallery in Mendocino.
Ceratonia seliqua
11” Diameter x 5” Tall
Lovely pink-toned, silky-textured wood with sapwood highlights.
arbutus menziesii
7” dia x 11” tall
Shape inspired by southwest Native American bowls. Solid burl with one occlusion in the nexk. Wood salvaged from the 2020 regional fires. Featured at Highland Gallery in Mendocino.
Juglans nigra
10.5” Diameter x 4” tall
This medium-small, wide-brimmed fruit bowl featured highly figured grain. Featured at the Napa Art Assoc. Gallery on First St. Napa.
Prunus serotina
•Large bowl –14.5” Diameter x 5.5” Tall
•Medium-large bowl –11.25” Diameter x 4” Tall
•Medium bowl –8.5” Diameter x 3” Tall
•Small bowl – 5.5” Diameter x 1.75” Tall
Very dense, richly colored wood obtained in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Available individually or as a set.
toona sinensis
13” dia x 5.75” tall
Although growing in Hawaii, this wood is native to eastern and southeastern Asia. Bowl reveals symmetrical growth ring pattern. From same tree as salad bowl. Perfect for big gathering salad bowl.
Cinnamomum camphora
11.25” Diameter x 6.75” Tall
A crotch grain bowl with colorful striations throughout. Featured at Highlight Gallery in Mendocino.
Cinnamomum camphora
14” Diameter x 5.5” Tall
From the same tree as Camphor Bowl 1. Featured at Highlight Gallery in Mendocino.
cinnamomum camphorum
13.5” Diameter x 4.5” Tall
Rare bur wood with distinctive convoluted patterns, and delicate broad-rim treatment.
cinnamomum camphorum
14” bowl diameter x 5.25” tall
Lovely bowl, great for fruit or serving large salads. Nicely figured.
Acer macrophyllum
16” Diameter x 6” tall
This very curly grain bowl comes from big leaf maple wood growing in southern Oregon. From my view, a perfect example of what the Japanese call wabi sabi.
Agathis astralis
12.5” Diameter x 4” tall
Believe it or not, this wood was buried after a tsunami and stayed underground for more than 40,000 years without rotting! I obtained this piece in 2024 from the north end of the North Island of New Zealand. Spectacular “flame” pattern.
Acer macrophyllum
16.5” dia x 7.5” tall
The intricate burl pattern in this bowl instantly struck me as being reminiscent of the moon’s surface.
acer meacrophyllum
14” dia x 6.5” tall
Magnificent burl grain pattern with distinctive live-edged rim.