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Every year I make something out of wood and donate it to the Memphis Child Advocacy “Works of Heart” auction that benefits abused children.

This piece is this year’s donation. It is made of yellow heart wood. The actual leaf is 13″ × 41″ and the velvet covered ply with Walnut trim top and bottom measure 24″ × 51″ so it makes quite a presence in the gallery.

The leaf is carved with angle grinder and the new Arbortech turbo plane which really helped sculpt this quickly.

Hope you like it. I do start with a real ginkgo leaf and use that for inspiration and guidance.

Ellen

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12 Comments

Wolf (& Rabbit!) commented almost 10 years ago

Stunning!

-- Alec (Friends call me Wolf, no idea why)

Jeff Vandenberg commented almost 10 years ago

Im blown away. I thought this was a hand carving till i read the description. I had to show my wife this and she was blown away to. So high compliments from us.

Jeff Vandenberg aka "Woodsconsin"

Lightweightladylefty commented almost 10 years ago

Ellen,

Your artistry always amazes. Do let us know how well it does. I know your past efforts have brought incredible results of which your pieces are certainly deserving.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Martin Sojka commented almost 10 years ago

Lovely art as always, Ellen.

Martin Sojka, Maker of Craftisian

Thorreain commented almost 10 years ago

Absolutely beautiful piece. Great choice of woods, exceptional artistry.

CHRIS, Charlottetown PEI Canada. Anytime you can repurpose, reuse, or recycle, everyone wins!

MsDebbieP commented almost 10 years ago

extraordinary … I always love your work!!

Toxins Out, Nature In - body/mind/spirit

Shin commented almost 10 years ago

Very nice, very unusual. Beautiful.

Keith "Shin" Schindler

tinnman65 commented almost 10 years ago

Very beautiful piece for a great cause.

-- Paul--- Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams

Mike40 commented almost 10 years ago

Great piece.

Mike, an American living in Norway

Steve66 commented almost 10 years ago

Awesome job and concept!

steve66

a1jim commented over 9 years ago

A very elegant work of art ellen.

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