Robert Cranley, Jr.
Wood Turner
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	"Indian Pot " Elm, 2004. 6"d x 4"h. $125.00
	" Emerging Bowl #1" Old Growth Ponderosa Pine. 8" x 6". 2005 $175
	"Reddy II" Redwood Burl (base included), 2005. 5"w x 4 1/2"h x 4"d. 2005. $85
	"Crying Eyes" Ambrosia Maple, 2006. 22" x 22" x 6"d. $350

Artist Bio

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Bio: R. Cranley is a retired Pathologist who had been casually involved
with wood turning for many years. After attending a national conference
of woodturners a few years ago, and having seen the remarkable works
created by world class turners, he became deeply involved in the more
creative aspect of the art. Cranley has studied the advanced aspects of
this craft under several internationally recognized turners such as
David Ellsworth, John Jordan and Alan Stirt. His studio is located in
Las Vegas.

Artist's statement: Creating works of art from wood is both challenging
and immensely satisfying. The challenge arises from trying to "read"
the unturned timber so that the most appropriate form may be created
from it. The satisfaction stems from the realization that you have at
least partially succeeded in doing so and the final result does some
justice to the original timber. But the completion of a single piece
does not end the search for greater perfection. To paraphrase Picasso,
"One doesn't make a work of art. One makes studies, One never ends
getting near."