From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Picture Perfect Live Chat

by JakeJune 25, 2009

Last night I participated in a live chat with Jen Kiaba and Timothy Adams. It was very informative and I believe everyone came away with something to add to their photo skills toolbox. You can read a transcript of the chat here.

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Photography, A Learning Process

by JakeJune 17, 2009
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When I started turning pens several years ago, I seldom even took a picture of my work. Of course, looking back, I wish that I had so that I could see the progress I have made over time. That is one reason why I made the recent changes to this site and started trying to [...]

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Leopardwood Sierra Pen in Copper

by JakeJune 13, 2009

I really like to work with Leopardwood. It turns easily and has a very unique grain pattern. It is a wood that grows in the South American countries of Chile and Brazil. The trees can grow as high as 150′ and have trunks as much as 4′ in diameter.

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My how time flies

by JakeJune 3, 2009

I can hardly believe that it has been 4 days since my last post! I guess that life just keeps on going while you are doing other things. I started a new job last week, well, it is a temporary job, but still and all it is really getting in the way of me being in the shop and working on pens.

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