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Available Now...new art coloring book for enthusiast and novice artists

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North Fork Barns & Landmarks 
Book you can color...or not.
Creative and nostalgic---a ‘coloring’ book filled with North Fork, Long Island, NY, icons; including several historical landmarks that no longer exist. The 42 page 11 x 8-1/2” softcover book features 16 original sketches by the artist, of historic structures. Each sketch is accompanied by a brief description of its historic detail. Inked sketches can be left as is or colored-in and left in the book to create a coffee-table book of favored local structures. For color reference, full color views of all buildings are in the book based on the artist's original watercolors. North Fork Barns is available through local merchants and at the Long Island Museum of Art in Stony Brook. $19.99 plus $6.75 S&H (total including tax is $26.74).

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1. Send email to harrysturn@gmail.com (include quantity, name, full mailing address, and email) or click on email link in upper right corner of home page of this website.
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Optional: To purchase via mail, send order information (quantity, name, full mailing address, phone number and email) and check to Harry Wicks, 17 Bridle Path Ln, Pt. Jefferson, NY 11777.

Turned from an aged oak burl, this vessel was turned to duplicate the look of an ancient cup. While oak is not the easiest wood to work with, I do enjoy the challenges it poses. The natural-color exterior is emphasized by the ebonized interior surface. 4-1/4 dia. x 3-1/8’H. Item: 11V Price: $75.00

About The Artist

After graduating from The Art School, Pratt Institute, I spent a number of years in the construction business where my art training allowed me to focus on the design of structures and furniture. From cabinet making and homebuilding I moved into publishing which gave my desire to create things the opportunity to blossom. Over the course of my journalism career, I have been associated with a number of major publishing houses in both the magazine and book publishing business, including Hearst, L.A.Times-Mirror, CBS Magazines, Prentice Hall and Grosset & Dunlop.

Most in the magazine business move around quite a bit during the course of their careers; I was no different. My editorial positions ranged from Home and Shop Editor for Popular Mechanics to Workshop/Studio Director for Woman's Day, culminating with an appointment as Executive Editor for Mechanix Illustrated (now dba Today's Homeowner). I also authored several books for Prentice-Hall, Hearst Books and the Grosset and Dunlop Good Life Series.

Over the years I have also done consultant work for a number of major manufacturers, performing a variety of tasks from creating editorial packages to designing original furniture projects, shooting product photography and serving as radio and TV spokesperson. I have had the pleasure of working with such manufacturers as; 3M, Minwax, Skil-Bosch, Porter-Cable, Stanley Tools and UGL. I first turned wood in 1969, while Home and Shop Editor for Popular Mechanics magazine. Those days turning items was done on an as-needed basis for use in a project and articles for the magazine. In the early nineties I decided to back off on the writing to became a full time woodturner. And, I have never looked back. Today, the hours speed by as the shavings fly from the lathe. Though I occasionally work with exotic woods, most of my work---both artforms and utilitarian --- is created from what turners call "Rescued Wood"; i.e.; trees which were downed by storm or sickness. My good friend Pete Dooley, who owns North Fork Tree and Lawn Service, keeps me well-supplied with all types of beautiful local wood including cherry, maple, tulipwood, Osage orange , red and white oaks, etc.

My work has been influenced by master turners David Ellsworth, Alan Stirt and Phillip Moulthrop. My art training gives me a leaning toward the Bauhaus principle, "Less is More". As a result, I use a minimal amount of decorating on my pieces, doing so only when I feel its presence further enhances the wood's beauty. My art philosophy is in agreement with the late wood turner, Ed Moulthrop, who said, "I don’t design beauty, I uncover it." So, if my vision uncovers the wood's inner beauty for you I will have succeeded. Thanks for visiting my website, come back often; and, please feel free to contact me with comments or questions.---Harry Wicks

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