Barbara Gill

Artist's Statement

Wood has always been special to me. I have run a sawmill since 1985 and spent several years making furniture. My woodworking evolved over time into an interest in woodturning. I have had very little formal training in woodturning but have availed myself of the abundant resources available in books, on the Internet and by sharing techniques with accomplished turners.

Wood is one of the most rewarding mediums available to an artist. It has its own warmth, personality and beauty. Woodturning is a wonderful way to display the hidden secrets of each piece. . Though I do occasionally use surface enhancements such as carving, dye and pyrography I prefer classic forms and simple lines, which allow the wood to speak for itself. My choice of finish is one that will complement both the appearance and feel of the wood.
 

More About Barbara

Barbara Gill is a member of the American Association of Woodturners and the Artisans Center of Virginia. She grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina and attended Western Carolina University where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Education. After teaching at Jacksonville State University in Alabama for a year, Barbara secured a teaching position at Radford College in Virginia where she met her husband Dan, who was working on his Master's Degree at Virginia Tech. Married in 1972, they moved to Middlesex County where they raised two girls on Dan's family farm in Remlik.
 

Samples of Artist's Work: Click on Thumbnail for Enlargement

Cannon Cottonwood Plate

Holly Hollow Form

Ikebana

Maple Hollow Form

Walnut Hollow Form

Walnut Plate