wood turned bowls by judy ditmer

ALTHOUGH THERE’S NOTHING NEW about wood turning (it dates back to at least 1300 BC with the ancient Egyptians), these beautifully lathe-turned pieces by Judy Ditmer have a timeless beauty to them. The distinctive two-toned design is made by partial bleaching, which further emphasizes the natural grain of the wood. Those of you who enjoy DIY projects may be interested in her book, Basic Bowl Turning, with over 250 photographs and instructions on how to create your own salad bowl.
$250-$650, woodartistsgallery.com