Cassiar Jade Bowl Progression--Fairfield Workshop '08

These are some pictures of my Cassiar jade bowl progressing from a thick slab at the Jade Festival, to almost done. Most of the pictures were taken by my teacher, Deborah Wilson. I was a little busy…..

The slab of Cassiar Jade is to the left of the corner of the table.

The Golden Mean

Design is absolutely crucial to any successful carving. A highly developed skill and impeccably executed carving does not necessarily qualify the piece as successful if the design does not imbue a sense of harmony within the eye of the observer. Even a small irregularity in line will distract the eye from following [...]