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J.R. "Russ" Blaser

Artist's Studio

J.R. "Russ" Blaser

8520 Greenwood Lane

Lenexa, Ks  66215

913-884-2232

russblaser@everestkc.net

Medium

Turned Wood

Style

Lathe Turned Bowls, Plates and Hollow Vessels

Philosophy

“Each woodturning is truly unique and brings enjoyment and appreciation for an art that pays homage to the beauty of nature.”

Artistic Beginnings

Russ began woodturning after retiring from a career in industrial management.

Key Exhibitions

Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair, Topeka, KS

Town Art Show, Leawood, Ks.

Chesterton Art Fair, Chesterton, Ind.

Trails West, St. Joseph, Mo.

Westport Art Fair, Kansas City, Mo.

Platte County Art at Zona Rosa, Kansas City, Mo.

Awards and Honors

Honorable Mention, 2006 Member Exhibition, The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art, St. Joseph, Mo.

Second Place 3D Award, 2002 Lenexa Artist Show, Lenexa, Ks.

First Place 3D Award, 2003 Lenexa Artist Show, Lenexa, Ks.

Best of Show, 2004 Lenexa Artist Show, Lenexa, Ks.

Honorable Mention, 2005 Platte County Arts at Zona Rosa, Kansas City, Mo.

Membership

American Association of Woodturners

Kansas City Woodturners

Kansas Woodturners

Northland Exposure Artists' Gallery

Sample of Artwork

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Manzanita Burl
Closed Mouth Bowl (518)
10” Diameter x 6” High

Manzanita Burl Hollow Vessel (608)
8½” Diameter x 6½” High

Manzanita Burl Hollow Vessel (617)
11” Diameter x 7” High

Manzanita Burl Hollow Vessel (619)
7” Diameter x 6” High

Buckeye Burl Hollow Vessel (615)
4½” Diameter x 8½” High

Mulberry Burl
Hollow Vessel (514)
7” Diameter x 2¾” High

Red Mallee Burl
Natural Edge Bowl (542)
10½” Diameter x 1¼” High
 

Bigleaf Maple Burl Natural Edge Bowl (603)
21” Diameter x 3¼” High

Elm Burl Hollow Vessel (568)
8” Diameter x 4¾” High

Buckeye Burl Hollow Vessel (550)
5¾” Diameter x 9” High