In Praise of Shadows

Artist’s Easel

Randy J. Arnold — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:06:46 +0000

Artist’s easel handcrafted from walnut.

Artist’s Easel (first look)

Randy J. Arnold — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:52:44 +0000

Nic’s New Banjo

Randy J. Arnold — Tue, 08 May 2012 03:56:03 +0000

Last weekend I delivered a commissioned banjo to Nic.

There are many parts of my job that I love, but none match the moment when I deliver the finished handcrafted piece.

Friday Evening

Randy J. Arnold — Fri, 04 May 2012 23:36:34 +0000

A nice way to end the week.

Sharpening

Randy J. Arnold — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:49:34 +0000

Gathering Bamboo

Randy J. Arnold — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:46:18 +0000

Gathering bamboo with my good friend Chris. I hope to make more bamboo flutes as well as experiment with with making a shakuhachi.

Nipping Press for UAB (pt. 5)

Randy J. Arnold — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:19:32 +0000

After the final shaping I bevel the corners . . .

sand an apply aniline dye.

Peter Gould

Randy J. Arnold — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:12:32 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Jedi Woodworker Peter Gould. A very nice, intelligent and spiritual artist of amazing talent. Very happy to have the opportunity to speak with him and hope to see him again in October.

New College Lectern in Use

Randy J. Arnold — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:44:03 +0000

I was very happy to see the lectern that I crafted for the University of Alabama’s New College Program being put to use. Behind the lectern is Dr. Jim Hall, the director of the program.

Artist’s Easel in Progress (pt. 4)

Randy J. Arnold — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:23:44 +0000