Bowls and Small Works
Trio
AAW-Studio Art Quilters Association
accepted in the
“Nature’s Canvas”
2026 Joint Exhibition
The Work
Like volunteer seedlings, wood destined for the forest floor, fire or shop stash, can quite often become bowls.
"Sisters", Cherry Branch Burl, 13" W x 4.5" H
"Fired Madrone Cup", Madrone, 4" W x 4.5" H
"Exposing Currents", Bubinga, 26" W x 1.25" H
"Stitched Together", Cherry Burl, 4.5" W x 5" H
"Humanity", Maple Burl, 24" W x 3.5" H
"Le Soleil d'Or ", Cork Oak, 16" W x 6" H
"Streaming Pigments", Spalted Birch, 9" W x 4.5" H
"Cracked and Wrinkled", Burled Walnut, 13" W x 4" H
Madrone Burl, 14" W x 8" H (largest bowl)
About Diana Friend
It is not just one feature that pulls me; the cracks, burls or grain. It's about reading the wood. Rather than simply trying to make something specific. I end up going to tough places to express something that needs a voice.
Sharing The Process
