01

The initial concept drawing for a small carving commission. The matching pineapple carvings were to be mounted onto the posts .of a pine bed.

02

Turning to size. An early prototype done for the client can be seen in the background.

03

The turnings are matched for size and curvature.

04

The initial layout and division of lines around the circumference.

05

The leaves are drawn in.

06

Carving the initial lines and separating the leaf tips.

07

Beginning to shape the segments.

08

The first pineapple is roughed out.

09

All four pineapples carved to the same stage.

10

The leaves are carved with the pineapple held in a jig at the bench where there is easier access.

11

The completed pineapples. In this case the carved portions had to be sanded to match the turned sections.