The Creative Mark, Inc.
165 South Main Street,
Madison, Georgia 30650
Hand-Turned Wood Bowls
Harold Crook
Maple Pedestal Bowl US$100
Hand-paintedHarold Crook graduated from the Washington School of Art, attended Rhode Island School of Design and the Tom Wolfe Carving School. He has been turning wood for over 20 years and painting for 30 years.
Harold spent 18 years concentrating his efforts on bowl turning under the watchful eye of Earl Rudeen Rice. Bowls are produced from the finest southern hardwoods, hand-picked for their beauty and longevity. He turns both cross grain and end grain.
Harold makes his home in North Augusta, SC.
Maple Bowl - US$45
Troy Bledsoe
Troy was introduced to woodturning in 1989 and has been turning full-time since his retirement in 1996. In addition to an extensive apprenticeship in polychromatic turning with Don Russell, Troy has studied with several nationally-known woodturners.
Troy is a founding member and Past President of the Peach State Woodworkers and a former board member of the Woodworkers Guild of GA. He has taught and assisted in many classes at the Folk School.
Troy currently resides in Social Circle, GA.
Segmented Bowl with Lid
US$750
US$750
Troy was introduced to woodturning in 1989 and has been turning full-time since his retirement in 1996. In addition to an extensive apprenticeship in polychromatic turning with Don Russell, Troy has studied with several nationally-known woodturners.
Troy is a founding member and Past President of the Peach State Woodworkers and a former board member of the Woodworkers Guild of GA. He has taught and assisted in many classes at the Folk School.
Troy currently resides in Social Circle, GA.
Segmented Bowl
US$140
US$140
Harvey Phlegar
For many years Harvey had an interest in making things from wood, taking after his father. About 10 years ago he purchased a lathe and started turning bowls. Over the years Harvey has turned about 650 bowls using almost 30 different kinds of wood. Harvey uses local Georgia native woods and also purchases exotic wood from an Atlanta lumberyard.
Harvey usually has six or seven bowls in production at any time. Turning begins with a rough cut, then sanding, followed by five or six coats of varnish. From start to finish each bowl is in production for about two weeks.
Harvey currently lives in Greensboro, GA.
Mahogany Bowl - US$86
For many years Harvey had an interest in making things from wood, taking after his father. About 10 years ago he purchased a lathe and started turning bowls. Over the years Harvey has turned about 650 bowls using almost 30 different kinds of wood. Harvey uses local Georgia native woods and also purchases exotic wood from an Atlanta lumberyard.
Harvey usually has six or seven bowls in production at any time. Turning begins with a rough cut, then sanding, followed by five or six coats of varnish. From start to finish each bowl is in production for about two weeks.
Harvey currently lives in Greensboro, GA.
Purple Heart - US$47
