Talent by the bucketloads / myLot

@JudyEv (382036)

Rockingham, Australia

June 3, 2026 3:26am CST

There is a little alcove in the clubhouse of our retirement village. It’s now being used as a showcase for individuals to display their crafts. So far, an artist has displayed some of her paintings and another has filled the space with some wonderful knitted and crocheted items. The latest exhibition has been staged by a woodworker who does the most wonderful pieces. Some are made on a lathe; some are carved I think. I’ll put up more of his work in future discussions when I don’t have a relevant photo.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56207)

• Canada

3 Jun

This is quite an eye-catching piece. I agree a very talented artist indeed.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Jun

I just thought this was really beautiful.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (56207)

• Canada

3 Jun

@JudyEv Truly. They must have a beautiful mind to create something so lovely.

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Fleur

@Fleura (34996)

• United Kingdom

3 Jun

There are certainly plenty of creative people around.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Jun

The 'backstories' of the residents here, like those of @FourWalls' musicians, are so interesting.

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rakski

@rakski (156388)

• Philippines

4 Jun

That's a nice epiece of art

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rakski

@rakski (156388)

• Philippines

4 Jun

@JudyEv

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun

I thought so too.

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Scott Ganschow

@teamfreak16 (43586)

• Denver, Colorado

3 Jun

Can you take that thing in and out? It looks pretty cool.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Jun

The sign said 'Don't Touch'!

I was sorely tempted. It looks like it should. I don't see how he could make it without it being able to be removed.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

3 Jun

That is an eye catching piece. Like the different colours of wood

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun

The dark piece seems to be held quite securely but surely you must be able to remove it.

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Ron Rybs

@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

4 Jun

@JudyEv I thought you could

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Valentina

@valherma00 (3829)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

3 Jun

this is an amazing work. reminds me of a sand timer.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun

Yes, it does look like that.

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Valentina

@valherma00 (3829)

• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)

7 Jun

@JudyEv some amazing artist.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (120709)

• United States

5 Jun

Don’t you wish you had an occasion to buy these people’s work? For gifts, or for your own home? Yet you don’t want to accumulate a bunch of things that just collect dust.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Jun

So true. I don't want to buy anything else that isn't useful. I have too much as it is but wow, sometimes it's tempting.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (208869)

• United States

3 Jun

That's really different anyway.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun

It is indeed. Definitely a one-off piece.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189838)

• Boise, Idaho

4 Jun

I really enjoy what woodworkers can do with wood. Merging different types together is so pleasing to the eye. Mine anyway.

Four Walls

@FourWalls (86661)

• United States

3 Jun

That is so cool for them to celebrate the artistry of the residents! We have no idea how many true talents are out there because they never get noticed beyond their neighborhood or town. Good for the village to do that!!!

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382036)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Jun

We're all just elderly folk but some have had amazing careers, as well as being talented in other areas.

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