37) © Artist: Les Fairchild (click here or image below for larger view)
 
I went to Cobre Consolidated High School - 1959, then to Western New Mexico University - 1969 receiving a B.A. Degree, Business Major, Art Minor. He was a Automotive Manufacturing Engineer, and retired, 1992 I have been involved with various disciplines of woodwork, as a hobby, for most of my life and began lathe turning in 2000.  I find that I most enjoy the almost infinite possibilities of segmented turning projects.  This discipline allows the artist to use the many grains, textures and hues of natural woods as a palette to create and accentuate design.
 
 

Title: "AHGA'S LATAKIA" Lidded Vessel
Size:  6" x 12"
Medium: Latakia (aromatic Turkish Tobacco) was commonly gifted in decorative wooden vessels.  I have attempted to incorporate typical design elements from the Ottoman Empire ear and the Moorish influence.
Price: $

38) © Artist: Les Fairchild (click here or image below for larger view)

Title: UNTITLED Vase
Size:  5 1/2" x 9"
Medium: Stave and spline segmented construction of walnut and maple with a segmented top of oak burl rimmed with walnut.
Price: $
 

39) © Artist: Les Fairchild (click here or image below for larger view)

"FROM ANCIENT DESING - NO. 3" Bowl
Size:   10" X 6"
Medium: This bowl of segmented maple with feature rings and designs of black walnut is one of a series of vessels that have Native American and Southwest design elements. 
Price: $