A buckeye burlwood pottery bowl inlaid with turquoise, handmade by San Francisco artisan Bruce Abbott.
Bruce Abbott in his One of a Kind shop and studio at 900 Northpoint Street, Ghiradelli Square, San Francisco. In 1994, Abbott opened the shop where his unique wood creations are showcased. The work of other local artists is also sold here. (Ed. note: I had trouble taking this photo, as there were so many sources of bright light in Abbott's studio.)
This buckeye burlwood piece has natural edges, with two gold nuggets worked into the design.
Wow, such beautiful bowls!
Posted by: Felicia | 19 September 2008 at 13:01
woodwork artistry like this is well known in my part of the world....and always leave me in awe. Birdseye maple is also another medium you see. There is a wonderful eclectic craft school in my city full of creative potters, silversmiths, woodworkers, photographers, and sculpters....i love attending their shows.
Posted by: dana | 12 September 2008 at 05:07
Girl do you own any of those beautiful pieces?
PS: Read the Salon article on Pallin. I am so digusted with her.
Posted by: Yoi | 10 September 2008 at 18:05
what gorgeous pieces ~ thanks for sharing about this very talented local artist. i look forward to going over & checking out his work myself. ghiradelli square happens to be where my new kids club is {where i've taken infant cpr classes among other things} so this will be a fun side trip to see bruce's work in person.
Posted by: studio wellspring | 09 September 2008 at 19:51
I have touched them and they are so tactile and beautiful.
Posted by: Di Overton | 09 September 2008 at 08:31
Such natural beauty created by Bruce!!!
Tara, you are a lucky girl!
xox
Constance
Thank you for supporting the arts!
You are an angel with good taste and big wings!
Posted by: rochambeau | 09 September 2008 at 02:18
The turquoise bowl is amazing. Tell me you bought something!!!
xoxo
Tara responds:
I'm afraid both those bowls came home with me. :)
Posted by: Gillian | 08 September 2008 at 13:54
Stunning work. I love Ghiradelli square and I love burlwood bowls. That first one is a beauty!!
Posted by: My Mélange | 08 September 2008 at 13:29