New Turned Bowls

First, a new turned very natural bowl.  I turned this from a small log, cut from my backyard.  It's actually a thick branch from a Black Walnut tree.  I chose a section which highlights an offshoot branch, plus some fantastic grain patterns.  The very cool thing about this piece - if you rotate the piece, especially under a good light, you'll see tremendous variations in the grain.  Sometimes it appears quite plain, and others (like here), the grain pops in ways you didn't know existed.  This was very evident as I was applying a coat of tung oil, while it was still attached to my chuck andmounted on the lathe.  As I spun it, I was surprised to see the variations.

This second bowl is an experiment I tried matching two different types of wood - The first is a fallen tree from the backyard, not sure of the species. Top and bottom layers are walnut, purchased from a local woodworking store. I turned the interior, then cut a groove in the top, cut a disk a bit larger and form a corresponding tongue to fit snugly. Once that was done, I Gorilla Glued them together and finished the rim. Basically did the same for a little pedestal on the bottom. The contrast in woods make a striking accent.