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Lot 023 - view 3
Rudolph Lopez - "Palma por Mi Amor ( Palm for My Love)"
16"H X 10"Dia. Sable Palm and Walnut Hollowform
I have always had a love of natural objects and the environment in which those objects flourish, and with that I guess, came my love of wood. I spent most of my time growing up on my uncle’s cattle ranch in Lutz, Florida. I grew to love the out-of-doors, trees, water, and all things relating to nature. To this day, my greatest pleasures come from mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, hunting and fishing, and just being in the woods. I love everything about wood, rough or smooth it possesses a warm welcome feel.
Although I am a relatively new artist in woodturning, I began working with my hands at a very young age and began to develop my creative eye through photography, my first artistic pursuit. With an education in drafting and design, and drawing inspiration from the surroundings of my youth, I began my relationship with wood as a craftsman of fine furniture and cabinetry. Woodturning has given me another way to bring out the beauty of wood that is sometimes hidden for others to enjoy.