Lloyd Marsden
Lloyd Marsden is a local artist and craftsman. He has been working with wood making furniture, guitars and turned art for more than 40 years. Much of the raw materials for turned art are sourced locally in the Buffalo/Sheridan, Wyoming area or from places along Lloyd's travels.
The wood lathe is often the tool of choice for bowls, chalices, platters, and spindles. It offers a way to find the best presentation of each piece of wood or other material.
Designs, geometric or Celtic in pattern are used by the artist to enhance and balance some wood pieces.
An engineer by trade, he works with youth programs in Sheridan, enjoys traveling, gardening and outdoor activities with his wife, Diane.
"I find that wood is an exciting medium for art. Each piece is individual with different grain patterns, color and of course oddities we might call defects. Working with the wood and finding designs within challenges creativity. I hope to work with the wood without dominating the piece."
Celtic Designs - Celtic weaving designs and patterns are ancient, predating the advent of Christianity in Europe. They hold beauty and mystery to me. The simple three strand weave, for instance, while appearing to have three strings, is a single strand tied back onto itself. It can be said to represent Infinity and the Trinity. Some weaves, such as on a platter, may turn back on themselves, still continuous, but taking a different turn. Perhaps this reflects the many turns of life and unknowns. The Book of Kells used Celtic weave and often added animals or birds. It is fascinating that the use of intricate, mathematically based designs are so old and well developed.
Which Finish - Have you ever wondered about the finish on a bowl or vase? Was it supposed to look better with a shiny, plastic finish or with an oil finish that exposes the wood to the touch. I much prefer to be able to feel the wood with my fingers and to see its beauty naturally. In some instances, a shiny finish can bring out more of the wood's beauty, especially if the wood has lots of figure such as fiddleback or birds's eye. The shine of the finish brings out the changes in grain direction that produce an effect called chatoyance or reflection of light in different directions. Shiny surface finish may not hold up well to exposure to moisture and is difficult to repair. It is best used on items meant for display.
Wood items for everyday use, such as salad bowls and rolling pins, are best finished with a renewable oil such as walnut oil. The finish brings our the warmth of the wood, while allowing the feel of the wood to remain. Oil finishes are easy to renew by simply wiping on more walnut oil.
The wood lathe is often the tool of choice for bowls, chalices, platters, and spindles. It offers a way to find the best presentation of each piece of wood or other material.
Designs, geometric or Celtic in pattern are used by the artist to enhance and balance some wood pieces.
An engineer by trade, he works with youth programs in Sheridan, enjoys traveling, gardening and outdoor activities with his wife, Diane.
"I find that wood is an exciting medium for art. Each piece is individual with different grain patterns, color and of course oddities we might call defects. Working with the wood and finding designs within challenges creativity. I hope to work with the wood without dominating the piece."
Celtic Designs - Celtic weaving designs and patterns are ancient, predating the advent of Christianity in Europe. They hold beauty and mystery to me. The simple three strand weave, for instance, while appearing to have three strings, is a single strand tied back onto itself. It can be said to represent Infinity and the Trinity. Some weaves, such as on a platter, may turn back on themselves, still continuous, but taking a different turn. Perhaps this reflects the many turns of life and unknowns. The Book of Kells used Celtic weave and often added animals or birds. It is fascinating that the use of intricate, mathematically based designs are so old and well developed.
Which Finish - Have you ever wondered about the finish on a bowl or vase? Was it supposed to look better with a shiny, plastic finish or with an oil finish that exposes the wood to the touch. I much prefer to be able to feel the wood with my fingers and to see its beauty naturally. In some instances, a shiny finish can bring out more of the wood's beauty, especially if the wood has lots of figure such as fiddleback or birds's eye. The shine of the finish brings out the changes in grain direction that produce an effect called chatoyance or reflection of light in different directions. Shiny surface finish may not hold up well to exposure to moisture and is difficult to repair. It is best used on items meant for display.
Wood items for everyday use, such as salad bowls and rolling pins, are best finished with a renewable oil such as walnut oil. The finish brings our the warmth of the wood, while allowing the feel of the wood to remain. Oil finishes are easy to renew by simply wiping on more walnut oil.