NATURAL EDGED PLATTER WITH HANDLES
black cherry wood burl
6 in. tall x 15 in. x 18 in.
$1,150

 

 

NATURAL EDGED BOWL
rock maple burl
9.5 in. tall x 16 in. diameter
$1,350

 

ROCK MAPLE BOWL
rock maple burl
8.5 in. tall x 9.5 in. diameter
$650

ARTIST STATEMENT

In this age of fads, mass production and questionable quality, I try to reflect pride of artisanship in every object I produce. Each piece of wood used has been carefully selected for its timeless beauty, keeping in mind the three fundamentals of a well-made creation: form, function and finish.

Ben McLellan, 2009

BLACK CHERRY BURL BOWL
black cherry burl
5.5 in. tall x 11 x 10 in.
$450

 

 

Woodturner Ben McLellan from Nova Scotia, Canada employs his woodturning skills to create artful expressions in wood. Ben's unique turned pieces range from utilitarian salad bowls to artistic urns and vases. He creates his pieces using burls and a variety of wood native to Nova Scotia, including maple, birch, ash, beech, oak, elm and locust. He also favours fruitwoods such as cherry, plum, apple and pear.

There are no toxic chemicals, stains, or paints used on any of the products. Ben works from a first sanding through 13 different grits of paper to a finish of 2000 grit. Two coats of tung oil are then applied to each piece. A hand-rubbed finish and the signature of the artist completes the process. Many people have an appreciation for the natural beauty of wood, perhaps, in part, because of its tactile and visual qualities. Ben is a member of the Nova Scotia Designer Crafts Council.