Winter Treepot

[Mike Gibson]

Here is a recent teapot l made from Pear. Believe it or not I don't own a Pyrography unit but l do own a dentist drill which is how l engraved the bare winter trees, it’s not just for piecing any more    l did my best to imitate the low sun and long shadows of winter solace in the photo. Michael

[Les Symonds]

Hello Michael....a fascinating direction that you've wandered into, and what a lovely first display. Great idea to use the dentist drill in this way, and it's certainly very effective. The silhouettes of the trees are no less a quality than we would expect from the Gibson stable, but good to know that there was always more than one star horse! It would be great to see a close-up of the engraving!
Thanks for sharing....Les

[Graham]

That looks very 'Royal Doulton' Michael.

[Bryan Milham]

Michael,

I've always admired your ability to make every teapot unique, but the shape of this one is (for me) probably the most appealing of those you've posted so far.

I'd like to say the simplicity of the decoration really lifts it but somehow the word 'simplicity' would understate the level of work you've had to achieve to create this.

Competition Time:

Name the Tree's;

First Picture.
Centre Tree - Poplar (I think)
Right Hand Tree, Willow

[Mike Gibson]

Thanks folks for looking and the kind words. Surprised no one has seen the burls l added.     

[Bill Mooney]

More beautiful work from the master.

[Bryan Milham]

And noone else having a go at identifying the trees!

[Les Symonds]

And noone else having a go at identifying the trees!

...OK....top pic, tree on left could be alder, but bottom pic - your guess is as good as mine.
Les