bob stocksdale

bob stocksdale

Works span 1975–1988

Bob Stocksdale: A Pioneer of Contemporary Wood Turning Bob Stocksdale (1913 – January 6, 2003) stands as a monumental figure in the realm of American woodturning—a craft he revitalized and elevated to new heights of aesthetic sophistication. Born in Warren, Indiana, Stocksdale’s artistic journey began humbly, fueled by an innate fascination with tools and materials inherited from his grandfather's hardware store. This early exposure i…

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dated works
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chapters
1975
first work
1988
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through bob stocksdale's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups bob stocksdale's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.