I usually begin my pieces on a wood lathe. After I have created a form I am happy with, I hollow out the inside of the form on the lathe or with bench-top tools. The wood is left to dry for 30 days or more before the finishing process begins. I often carve or texture the outside of the piece before painting. Some of my work is left natural and finished with a varnish or lacquer, depending on the type of wood I use. Continue reading “Holland Van Gores”