LH Studio

What is happening here? , I apologize for the teasing pics, but I’m so close to finishing this piece after hundreds of hours and excited to see it done. Stay tuned, and thank you for the support and kudos over the years.

It’s been a while since I’ve posted some work. The challenges and difficulty in this piece has overtaken the 200 hour mark and counting, and going to be worthwhile I think.

The back of this 19.5 inch piece is ready for the vacuum chuck and preparing the face for a leaf design courtesy of Doug Fisher.
Nice to be back on the lathe and turning again.

Having the opportunity to be one of the 2000 people from many countries, attending and helping with this symposium ( world’s largest wood turning event) has been both humbling and eye opening. The variety of skill and imagination shown here opens up worlds of opportunity and wonder. A few pics to give you a taste of what is a great annual event. Oh what a lucky man I am.

Three days of wood turning bliss. With presenter/demonstrator’s from New Zealand, Japan, Israel. And of course the US. Very informative. Seeing works I’ve only seen in books is a privelage along with Fabulous facilities here in Portland, it’s been great.

This 12 inch piece “ Autumn Breeze” will be heading for London England. The Canada /UK foundation, which promotes education and collaboration between our countries will hold a gala event and auction, which I have supported in the past, donating pieces, such as this.
This piece was created from Birds Eye ( Vanc. Island) big leaf maple, turned, then embellished with carved leaves and pyrography.

“Whithout a Whisper”
This commissioned piece is another collaboration with indigenous artist Jeremy Humpherville ( design)
18 inches of big leaf maple, which I turned, including offsets then carved in the design and elements. The background is finely textured as well.
Multiple layers of dyes are used in the colouring process and finally multiple coats of lacquer to finish.

$125
This Vancouver Island handcrafted piece of art would make an awesome gift. Delivery can be arranged before Christmas from Duncan to Port McNeill.

The second piece in the Salish sea theme.
“Salish Calm” is 17.5 inches of Vancouver island maple, turned , carved and coloured using dyes. Inspired by a requested commission piece with design by Doug Fisher. Available sea market Gallery.

Love where you live? This hand crafted 22 inch weathered cedar fence board piece showing the outline of our wonderful island, with island perimeter carved after being turned on my lathe. A simply elegant piece for any home.
$125.00 plus shipping or pick up in Qualicum Beach at my studio.

This 16 inch piece “Autumns Follies” is another in our maple leaf series that has been so popular. Single piece of seasoned Vancouver island big leaf maple with hand embellished leaves using pyrography and individually coloured with multiple layers of dyes. A very fitting piece for the season and available to view Salish Sea Market in Bowser B. C.

“ memories of Summer” this is another of the maple leaf series created with a lovely leaf design from Douglas fisher. I created this piece using seasoned western big leaf maple , one piece, turned , featuring some offset. The design is carved into the Center area with a finely textured background using pyrography. The leaves are coloured using multiple layers of dyes giving depth and warmth to the piece.
Now sold and going to its new home. Thanks to Salish Sea market gallery for featuring this piece along with others, and more to come.

Very excited to say this piece with its exceptional size (42 inches ) and exceptional five figure price is now sold and installed in its new home.
A proud collaboration with indigenous artist Jeremy Humpherville who created this beautiful design. 🤗

A fun shot from this summer at farewell harbour. Cindy saw the name on this skiff( look closely) and said “ hey that’s my name “! ….. yes it is sweetee❤️

Back on the lathe. Some great commission pieces in the works . It’s going to be a busy fall.

Now for something completely different. My son and I did a little local fossil hunting and came home with this lovely Ammonite (eupachydiscus)
Which I am attempting to prepare and remove some of the stone covering. Fascinating stuff. Fossils like this are from the Haslam formation on Vancouver island dating to around 50-60 million yrs.

This commissioned piece was created with a definite west coast vibe as requested. The design supplied by Douglas Fisher. Big leaf maple, turned with central design carved in and coloured using dyes.

Filming continues for the upcoming documentary for the APTN network featuring the artists of Coastal Carvings. I am explaining some face plate turning techniques here.

https://www.pqbnews.com/entertainment/coombs-gallery-to-gain-national-exposure-with-upcoming-tv-series/

Here’s a link to an article about the current filming of a multi part documentary tv series that will be aired next year. Showcasing artists working and collaborating with Jeremy Humpherville and Coastal Carvings fine art gallery.
The making of a large piece I am currently working on will be part and will be revealed at the upcoming gallery show July 7,8,9. A very exciting time.

Coombs gallery to gain national exposure with upcoming TV series - Parksville Qualicum Beach News Coastal Carvings Gallery will be featured on show expected to air on APTN

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I came across this artist , Leng Jun, with one of his paintings that is beyond any realism I have seen.

The proof is in the pudding , or the bread in this case. These bread proofing bowls are laminated two piece maple ( they should never crack) handcrafted on my lathe and ready for your recipe ideas.

Sold, through sea gallery Bowser bc.