Summit Centre Exhibit: Eucalyptus Burl Bowl

Eucalyptus trees, found in Australia, are among the tallest trees in the world.  In a trip to Western Australia, Brian and I travelled through forested areas and marvelled at the enormous gum trees which were occasionally covered with burls.  Brian mostly works with Canadian wood but was drawn to the striking reddish heartwood and light sapwood of this beautiful eucalyptus burl.  Brian worked with the natural shape of the burl to create a stunning piece of art with a food-safe finish.

Eucalyptus Burl Bowl

For more information about the Artists of the Limberlost Exhibit at the Huntsville Summit Centre until April 15:

http://www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca/press.html?todo=viewnews&newsid=93



Australian Eucalyptus Burls

Brian and I went to Western Australia last spring and explored the beautiful Margaret River area, south of Perth.   Here is a picture of Brian admiring a eucalyptus tree which is covered with burls. 

We were impressed and amazed by the size of the enormous eucalyptus trees. This area is famous for its fine woodwork and art galleries and we enjoyed seeing the bowls, platters and furniture made by the Australian woodturners.

Brian turned these two bowls from white gum eucalyptus burl.  This richly textured wood was interesting to turn, not only for its appearance but also for the distinctive smell of the eucalyptus oil.