Mark Russell (woodturner) created this bowl from the wood of the NZ Black Beech tree
It has a very bitter taste when eaten straight from the shrub
Made in Cromwell New Zealand by craftsman John Guise
The more elaborate the moko
Carved Putorino by Alex Sands
Oil Painting by Neil J Bartlett - Mt. Bonpland, Lake Wakatipu No5003 ngai tahu pounamu Mark Russell (woodturner) created thisMt. Bonpland, towards Glenorchy, Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, New Zealand Neil J Bartlett Oil on canvas framed 38cm x 26cm including frame Signed Neil's Painting Technique and Style: Neil goes to the site, and makes pencil sketches of his subjects on site. References of colour, texture, shadows etc. are noted beside the sketch information that is all drawn upon whilst producing the painting over time in his studio. From the sketch, very basic