This shallow 11.75" bowl was turned from a nice piece of white ash (Fraxinus americana) that features straight, well centered grain and even a little figure. The outside of the bowl has been painted with yellow, and then red milk paint that really makes the interior pop. Milk paints provide a durable, food safe, wonderfully tactile surface that still lets the grain of the wood telegraph through the finished piece and the subtle appearance of the yellow base case give the piece a homey, well loved appearance. The form itself is simple but elegant, and features a pair of inset beads just down from the rim. The top of the rim is inward sloping and the inside is undercut to provide another shadow line and visual depth the piece. A ring foot at the base gives the form a little visual lift when it is sitting on a table or counter, while texturing and several concentric rings serve as proof that the bottom of the bowl was turned with as much are and attention to detail as the rest of piece. Finished with several coats of tung oil and then buffed to a pleasing satin sheen, this bowl is ready to go to work in your kitchen or dining room.