WLM | art
Angelo is now
recognized as a
leading expert in
woodturning. He has
taught at national
symposiums and
published articles in
specialty publications.
This summer he will
demonstrate at the
national symposium
of the American
Association of
Woodturners, an honor
few achieve.
Angelo teaching in his studio.
Lidded and threaded boxes, as
well as stained color finishes, are
earmarks of Angelo’s art.
Creating (“chasing”) threads by
hand is a special skill. “It took
quite a while to develop that
skill,” he explained.
To share his
knowledge, Angelo
embraced technology,
creating instructional
videos accessible on
Youtube. Angelo has
produced 375 videos
-- a veritable library
on woodturning. He
has 34,500 subscribers
with 6.5 million views.
“I guess you’d say this
has afforded me some
notoriety,” Angelo said,
modestly.
Sharing is part
of Angelo’s core
principles. “As artists,
we are influenced
by the creativity of
others,” he said. “A
particular painting may
not appeal to everyone.
But that same painting
will elicit a reaction --
an emotion, criticism or
an idea -- that may be a
seed for more art.”
This attitude of sharing knowledge builds a vibrant
atmosphere that attracts artists interested in related
crafts. “I am a firm believer in the old saying ‘Friendship
first,’” Angelo said. “After that, helping someone become
a woodturner is easy.”
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Wyoming Lifestyle Magazine | Spring & Early Summer 2017
KIRBY ARTIST BARRIE LYNN BRYANT
Gilding is a labor-intensive technique that
requires skill and concentration.
Barrie Lynn Bryant, who lives in Kirby, is also a
member of the Woodturners. He has been a professional
artist since 1989, starting as a photographer and
instructor in Little Rock, Arkansas. He moved
to Wyoming in 1994. His wife, A.B. Word, is a
professional artist, working in various drawing media.
The Wyoming vistas -- and even the spare community
-- feed their creativity.
Bryant began delving into picture frame history and
fine woodworking techniques when A.B. wanted quality
frames to enhance her art. The idea of building a frame
to match a specific piece of art intrigued him. “It’s
A frame designed after a 1919 frame by Lillie Williamson
of Australia with Dutch Auricular (c. 1640) and
French Art Nouveau (c. 1890) elements.