Ebony and shibuichi waterfall

Jim Kelso · Aug 4, 2010

A waterfall in Ebony and four alloys(seven pieces) of shibuichi (copper/silver alloy). 8" tall. This one just about did me in. I seem to have a real talent for underestimating how long something will take. I started this last November. I spent a lot of time on the design, working out the relationship of all the elements and how to actually pull it off.

You can see some other close-ups here: http://www.jimkelso.com/Galleries/numinouswoodland.gallery/index.html

Brian Marshall · Aug 4, 2010

Hello Jim,

I have followed your work for many years. This is another example of why...

Brian Marshall

rodsta · Aug 4, 2010

That's a real pretty piece Jim. Very smooth and flowing.
I won't even ask how that's done (although I'd love to know).
Rod

Peter E · Aug 4, 2010

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Jim.

Thanks for posting it, it is a pleasure to see it.

Doc Mark · Aug 4, 2010

A gorgeous marriage of Oriental technique, clean simplicity in design, with a slightly more "Western" subject influence! I LOVE IT!

Dennis Sprague · Aug 4, 2010

Jim
My hat is off to you Sir. :tiphat:

that is beautiful.Thanks for sharing.
Dennis

Marrinan · Aug 4, 2010

Outstanding Jim! Very beautiful design. Your skills are amazing. Your study of the metal arts is inspriational to those who of us have followed your work. Fred

KCSteve · Aug 4, 2010

Looks like it was time well spent!

CJ Tate · Aug 4, 2010

Stunning and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

Weldon47 · Aug 4, 2010

Jim,

You never cease to amaze me!

WL

Bama · Aug 4, 2010

Stunning, art like this is why I am always amazed at the talent that is shared by the artist on this board. Truely talented!!

Jim Kelso · Aug 4, 2010

Thanks very much all. I appreciate your comments very much.
Here is a photo showing the seven metal pieces before final engraving, polishing and patina. The holes were for pinning them to the Ebony.

monk · Aug 5, 2010

rather difficult to quit looking at this.

FANCYGUN · Aug 5, 2010

Simply stated and elegant Jim
Nice work

Jim Kelso · Aug 5, 2010

Thanks very much Monk and Fancy!

Jim

Kevin P. · Aug 6, 2010

The lighting is quite dramatic, but makes for difficult viewing.
Kevin P.

Jim Kelso · Aug 6, 2010

Kevin, what area would you like to see more clearly?

Jim

Patternweldor · Aug 6, 2010

Hello Jim,

What an inspiration! from the patinas, to the depth achieved, so expertly executed. wow... you couldn't improve this at all at least in my eyes.

Thanks for the uplift

Chris H.

Jim Kelso · Aug 10, 2010

I appreciate it Chris. Thanks very much.

Jim

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