Comments on: End of An Era

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:27:02 +0000

I have admired work from both of these people and still do.
I don’t think this is the end of an era, I think these are great people in what they gave us but have lead us into an era in woodworking and design that is much richer and rewarding. Have opened they eyes and imaginations of many that will lead to more leaders to take us to the next, dare I say, Renaissance.
Yes it is sad that these greats have passed but look at what they left. Other times got Davinci and so on and we were not short changed either.

By: GLY

GLY — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:03:03 +0000

Don’t forget that we also lost the last of Barnsley line, Allan Peters, which I would rank just as high as Maloof and Krenov, but probably not as well known.

GLY

By: Ron Hock

Ron Hock — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:05:02 +0000

There have been very few artisans who defined a style such as Krenov, Maloof, Peters, Nakashima, Greene and Greene, etc. More now than a year ago, I find myself wondering about the next generation of influential woodworkers.

Unlike other visual arts, there are few woodworking galleries or exhibits to introduce us to the work and workers of note. And most of the woodworking magazines that could offer the occasional artisan showcase tend to focus on technique-oriented articles. I fear the next great woodworker may go unheralded.

I hope the sense of loss that we feel from the passing of these stylists broadens our horizons to be on the lookout for the next uncompromising visionary.

By: Don Peregoy

Don Peregoy — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:28:05 +0000

I never meet them – but it is clear by the comments of there family and friends – there most important lessons only used woodworking as an example.

I marvel at how we can be so enriched by the life of and so full of sorrow at the death of some one we never meet.

I was very touched by Rob Porcaro comments on his Oct 17th Blog. I have the 2nd paragraph and a picture of James on the inside of my tool cabinet – should I need a reminder of the important things.