Mark Cothren, Conway
Woodturnings by Mark Cothren
I enjoy turning wood and making curls. I love seeing what colorful and grainy surprises God has
put in there under the bark! I get a great deal of pleasure from seeing a rough log start turning
round and opening up to show what is inside. From tree, to log, to blank, to rough out, to finish turned,
to sanded and finished!
I really enjoy and take pride in working with wood that is destined for the burn pile or to simply sit and
rot. This wood is commonly referred to by turners as “rescued”. The process of hollowing a piece of wood to create a form or vessel is somewhat unique - even among turners. Consistent wall thickness, form and inclusions of bark and voids make hollow forms a more complex and lengthy process than turning a
bowl or platter. I enjoy the challenge of turning a hollow form into a work of art.
