Woodworker: Ken Cowell; Yorba Linda, California
Division Winner, Wood Turning

The OC Fair Fine Woodworking Competition is held every summer in Costa Mesa, Calif. The 13th annual show last July and August, 2012, had more than 275 woodworking entries. This is one that caught our eye.

When Cowell began turning segmented vessels in 2007, he wanted to move away from traditional Southwestern design. Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, he developed his own voice in that style. This segmented vessel (12-1⁄2 in. dia. by 16 in. tall) is made of curly maple, ebony, and Carolina cherry burl. Cowell finished the piece with Waterlox.