Turner of Truro

Active Woodturning Artisan/Enthusiast based in Maryland

I demonstrate, teach and submit gallery exhibits to foster a wider understanding and appreciation of lathe-turning as a traditional and contemporary craft and a form of art.

06/17/2026

The fourth in a series of classic profiled 12” maple bowls, “Scarlet Scribble-IV” features a spalted black grain in a silky, food-safe oil finish. The exterior ts a double-coated acrylic gloss, layering scarlet over a deep black undercoat for visual depth. An inescapable focal point for any collection.
Available during the Artists’ Gallery’s “Summer Vibes” show, July through September.

06/09/2026

"Summer Grass" is a 16”w x 6”h maple wood bowl featuring a heavily textured exterior of stippling and grooved details, accented by vibrant green acrylic brushstrokes and a high-gloss lacquer finish. In contrast, the voluminous, beveled interior is finished with a food-safe, non-toxic oil—making it as functional as it is beautiful, and perfect for displaying fresh fruits or vegetables. This piece will be featured in the Artists’ Gallery “Summer Vibes” exhibition from July through September.

05/19/2026

Honored and humbled! Our HoCo Congressional Representative, Sarah Effreth, recently recognized my wood art piece, “Together,” with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition.
While many people see the intertwined branches as a romantic piece, it’s fascinating how art speaks to everyone differently—clearly, our congressional members saw a deeper, perhaps political or community-driven meaning in it.
Art is always in the eye of the beholder. When you look at "Together," what’s your impression? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

05/10/2026

“Together” is a sculpted hollow form, crafted from maple into a graceful horseshoe silhouette. The piece is defined by the convergence of opposing branches, symbolizing a point of unity and balance within its natural "lucky" arc.

The exterior is embellished with a stippled leaf-pattern texture, which lends a refined, tactile quality to the inherent warmth of the wood. Protected by a rich oil and lacquer finish, the sculpture sits atop a stylish custom base of black acrylic-finished Corian and steel.

04/25/2026

A playful take on emotional depth, "Heart of Stone" is a 6”w x 7”h sculpted rendition of emerging mood. The stippled wood surface is finished with vibrant orange highlights to emphasize the sculpture's core, creating a dynamic tension with the weighted stone pedestal.

04/06/2026

“Scarlet Scribble” is an illustration of artistic contrast in natural form. This classic 12” maple bowl features a striking interior of spalted black grain, preserved in a silky, food-safe oil finish. The exterior demands attention with a double-coated acrylic gloss—a vibrant scarlet layered over a deep black undercoat to create mesmerizing visual depth. It is, quite simply, an inescapable focal point for any collection. Available at the Artists’ Gallery of Historic Ellicott City.

02/12/2026

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02/05/2026

"Natural Essence" 11”w x 6”h A stunning maple burl, this natural edge bowl highlights the "perfect imperfections" of the wood, from its figured grain to its deep inclusions. Finished in oil and wax for a classic, durable luster. A rare, sculptural statement piece designed to elevate any room.

01/30/2026

Art you can use. "Textured Mills" are hand-created from premium maple and walnut, blending raw texture with smooth, functional design. Finished in contrasting white acrylic and deep black dye to provide the "visual cue" for salt and pepper that doubles as a striking sculptural statement. Now available at the Artists’ Gallery “Winter Show”.

01/21/2026

Rhythm meets texture in "Varying Vibes." This hand-sculpted oak vessel features deep slate creases that reveal a hidden, fiery red undercoat—a perfect balance of cool tones and warm energy. Available now at the Artists’ Gallery “Winter Wonderland of Art” exhibition.

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Ellicott City, MD
21042

Website

https://www.artistsgalleryec.com/gene-adcock

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