286. "The Force of Nature" - 5 3/4"h x 4 3/8"w - Inspired by a float trip through the Grand Canyon. The power of water to erode sandstone, leaving narrow canyons where large boulder become lodged is difficult to imagine.

Cherry vessel with ebony rim. Turned, hollowed, carved, refined detail with wood burner. Pebbles carved from maple and oak. Vessel and pebbles painted with fluid acrylic paints.