This decorative bowl was turned from hard maple and has a wide rim that has been decorated with various shades of blue, purple and pink. The paints were poured as a puddle on a layer of black paint and then spread across the surface with blown air, producing all kinds of intricate cells and patterns. The paint was then top-coated with several layers of high gloss polyurethane to provide protection and depth to the final finish. The back of the platter features a ogee curve and a small ring foot that raises the form off of the surface that it sits on. The bottom of the foot has been decorated with a textured medallion which serve to demonstrate that the bottom of the platter was turned with as much care and attention to detail as the rest of the piece.