Dan,

Great observation. Another way to phrase it is: "I turn to turn", vs
"I turn to create art." One could argue that Binh Pho is simply
creating a three dimensional canvas for his painting and piercing.
Minimally, yes, but the turning form itself contribute to the art piece
as a whole.

I find that I get a lot of satisfaction from turning to turn. I get
constipated trying to force out "art". I will keep trying though,
because I see so much beauty in the woodturned art I get to experience.
Probably some ego in there too. :-)

Joe


Dan Bollinger wrote:
So the question becomes, where do I get my ideas, my spark, my
inspiration?

Joe, I think one of the misconceptions that I have read on RCW many times is
that art is exclusive of woodturning and vice versa. You can see it in your
subject line, too. As if you can have one of the other, but not both. To me, a
more interesting musing would be Art AND Woodturning.

Dan