Woodworker West (July-August, 2013)

Photos: Andrew Patterson
DeSIGn In WooD eXhIbItIon
David Blackburn (Ventura, CA)
Rhapsody—Art Deco Jewelry Box
Birch, Walnut burl, Figured Maple, Cherry, Wenge
(28 1 /2" h, 22" w, 16" d)
Boris Khechoyan (Anaheim, CA)
Unfinished Table with Tablecloth
African Mahogany, Basswood
(29" h, 49" w, 29" d)
The International Design in Wood Exhibition, held in conjunction with the San
Diego County Fair, continues to gain national prominence as a showcase of fine
wood craftsmanship. Sponsored by the San Diego Fine Woodworkers, this 32nd
annual competition received over 320 entries by more than 170 woodworkers from
12 states and Mexico.
Boris Khechoyan of Anaheim, CA was the big winner for his Unfinished Table
with Tablecloth, winning the $1,000 Best of Show award and First Place in Art Furniture.
But “unfinished” is a misnomer, as the Trompe l’oeil sculpture, carved mostly from one
piece of wood, is very complete, with the viewer treated to a carved spider web hidden
beneath the realistic-looking draped cloth. And Boris was not done with awards,
picking up First and Second in the Open carving category.
Other top prizes were awarded to Brian Carnett (Escondido, CA), Workmanship;
David Marr (San Diego, CA), Design; Pamela Goldman (Los Angeles, CA), Finishing;
Tyler Stokes (El Cajon, CA), Furniture Design; Tom Arbour (Gladstone, MI), Traditional
Techniques; Todd Condon (Pagosa Springs, CO) Period Furniture; David Blackburn
(Ventura, CA), Sponsor’s Choice; and Thomas Stockton (Montgomery Creek, CA),
Master Trophy.
The exhibition continues thru July 4, as well as voting for the Woodworker West
People’s Choice Awards. For info, visit the website: www.sdfair.com or call: (858) 755-1161.
Rico Carll
(Bonners Ferry, ID)
Windswept Bluff—Lion
Walnut, Maple, Elm
(19" h, 43" w, 3" d)
Steve Park
(Victorville, CA)
Floor Lamp
Walnut
(52" h, 19" w, 15" d)
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