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ART Habens Sharone Reef strength and durability, which harder woods offer. Figured, spaulted wood is by far most intriguing to me. While most people might view a decaying log with the idea of turning rotten, any experienced wood worker or a wood artists can appreciate the magic that turn one "plain" log into a natural stunning work of art. This decaying process, which accures usually in wet or damp environments, slowly colors the wood with detailed, exciting designs. As long as the wood maintains its durable strength, it offers an outstanding canvas to any woodworker or wood artist. Fruit trees such as apple, peach, olive, carob, nut trees and so on, are my top choice other than figured, spaulted wood. I am not sure how the minds of other artists operate. My mind sees everything in vibrant colors. Each color is associated with an energy. I wake up in the morning with visions of usually one dominant color. It is reflected in most everything I do; the way I dress, layering my clothes with shades of that specific color, or it is the dominant color of choice when I draw. Even when I cook in my kitchen colors play a role. The more colorful my dish is, the richer the cooking and eating Special Issue 23 4 05