BG Artforms
Scroll saw patterns and pens designed by Barry Gross, an experienced woodworker / artisan with over 30 years of varied experience working in several diverse media. He has over 50 published articles in several woodworking magazines, is an author of three books on turning and just released a DVD on pen making. Barry is a member of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsman and is a member of the American Association of Woodturners where he will be demonstrating the art of his unique style of pen making in Albuquerque in June, 2009. He was selected to join the Pen Maker’s Guild in 2006 and was chosen to join the National Register of Who’s Who for executives and professionals. Barry demonstrates the art of pen making at wood working shows and turning clubs throughout the northeast. His pens have been in several nationally recognized pen magazines including Stylus and Pen World and he has made pens for celebrities & dignitaries including Steven Spielberg, Jimmie Buffet, golfer Greg Norman, former Speaker of The House of Representatives - Dennis Hastert, Norwegian concert pianist Leif Ove Andsnes and just recently made a group of pens for the "White House."
In April 2010, Barry received a Readers' Choice Award
from readers of Pen World Magazine for his "Tempus" Watch Pieces Pen!
Schedule Of Upcoming Pen Shows:
August 13, 14 & 15th - Washington DC Supershow
Schedule For Woodworking Shows:
June 18, 19 & 20 at the AAW in Hartford CT.
NEW-Hand Picked Premium Pen Blanks by Barry Gross - Spalted Hackberry- cut on an angle & cross cut, Buckeye Burl, Redwood Lace Burl, Box Elder Burl & Big Leaf Maple Burl
Acrylic DVD -"Turning Acrylic Material with Barry Gross" A Complete Guide To Working With Acrylics
In August 2002, the New York Aquarium commissioned him to
create a sculpture for their Alien Stinger exhibit. In
addition, some
of the pieces displayed in the scroll saw Artistic Sculptures section have been purchased
by DuPont Corporation and others have been offered in various art galleries such
as Island Earth Gallery, Langman Galleries and Wylands Sea Life Gallery in
New York. In addition to the gallery work, he was
commissioned to
create
Corian Sushi trays and pens for the golfer Greg Norman.
In the web pages to follow, you will see the ultimate in innovative creative designs utilizing Corian, the kitchen counter top material. Corian is a material that cuts and works similar to any hardwood which can easily be cut with a scroll saw. However, when polished, it's beauty will outlast any hardwood finish! "Remember, if you can create a project with wood, you can make it with Corian!" Thank you for visiting our Web Site and if you have any questions or comments please see our "Contact Us" page and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
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BG Artforms - 2189 Philip Drive - Bensalem, PA 19020 (888-717-4202)