Wood…Turned Art
Woodturning Demonstration and Wood Art by Jason Meneely
Jason Meneely crafts his wood turnings using salvaged wood sourced from trees felled by natural elements or property owners in and around Gainesville, Florida. He thoughtfully shapes each piece to accentuate the inherent beauty concealed within the wood's grains and textures. He also employs transparent dyes to enhance the intricate patterns and figures of less colorful wood species, imbuing them with vibrant hues. Jason is available for wood-turning demos and personal instruction. Please enjoy his portfolio of work below.
"Exit the Cave" | Sweetgum
Hollow Form, 6.5" x 18" h
-Lacquered
"Holland" | Spalted Maple
Hollow Form, 2.25" x 12" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"The Holey Spirit" | Maple
Hollow Form, 10.5" x 9.5" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Gilt
"Intersection" | Florida Rosewood
Hollow Form, 5.5" x 5.5" h
-Tung Oil Finish
"I Love Green Wood" | Maple
Hollow Form, 3" x 8.5" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Nightfall" | Maple
Hollow Form, 3" x 12" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Mobius Strip" | Sweetgum Burl
Best of Show, 2024 Florida Woodturning Symposium
Hollow Form, 10" x 6.5" h
-Tung Oil Finish
"Mobius Strip"
"Mobius Strip"
"Jade Shores" | Maple
Hollow Form, 11.5" x 6" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Hiragata " | Spalted Hackberry
6" x Hollow Form, 3.25" h
-Lacquered
"Dragon's Egg" | Crepe Myrtle
Hollow Form, 5.5" x 8" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Enter the Cave" | Spalted Maple
Hollow Form, 4.5" x 8.25" h
-Lacquered
"Enter the Cave"
"Oculus" | Maple
Hollow Form, 7" x 12.5" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Oculus"
"Understanding Alain" | Mulberry
Carved Hollow Form, 10" x 5" h
Inspired by Alain Mailland's work
"Egg Case" | Camphor
Hollow Form, 9" x 3" x 2" h
-Lacquered
"Green Tiger" | Maple
Hollow Form, 11" x 5.5" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Hollow Form" | Mahogany
Hollow Form, 5" x 13" h
-Tung Oil Finish
"Santa Fe Dream" | Sweetgum
In Memory of Uncle Ralph
7" x 10" h -Lacquered
"Little Friendly Vase" | Maple
Hollow Form, 4" x 11" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Live Edge Platter" | Black Cherry
Wood Platter, 12" x 8" x 1.5" h
-Lacquered
"Bowl Detail" | Black Cherry
Wood Bowl, 12" x 6" h
-Milk Paint
"Starburst Bowl and Hollow Form" | Norfolk Island Pine
Natural pattern from embedded braches
-Lacquered
"Fade to Red" | Maple
Hollow Form, 10.5" x 3" h
-Dyed, Lacquered, & Buffed
"Assorted Hollow Forms"
"Assorted Hollow Forms"