A little about the process
Nathan Hemperly is a fine art woodturner who produces collectable wood vases, bowls, urns and dyed vessels. I collect the trees from Kansas to Washington state, bring them to my fine
art woodturning shop, Marnasi Studios, and begin the blocking and spalting process. I want to preserve as much of the wood as possible and so I use a stabilizing process
for the wood that is too soft (rotten) to use. This wood has some great character. Depending on the wooden vessels I'm working with, it may be left natural, dyed,
carved or embellished with exotic inlay, rock, precious stone or metals. The result is fine wood turned art that all can enjoy.
For stabilizing punky wood try Mesquite Man's Cactus Juice, it works great. Buy it at turntex.com
Just added resin to the wood turning fun. Burls I wasn't able to turn before, can now be saved and made into a beautiful work of art. Hope you enjoy the resin / wood art!
Enjoy the Gallery and please contact me with questions or to purchase. Just go the the Contact Us page and let me know how I may be of service. Thank you
About Us
Marnasi Studios was founded by Nathan Hemperly and has been in business for over thirty years. We define our success by the high level of customer satisfaction we have. Many return customers have commented that they like the variety of art pieces we have available. The uniqueness of each individual piece, clearly shows and will not be dulpicated. When you purchase from Marnasi Studios you truly have a one of a kind. Collecting of trees is only the beginning to making vases, bowls etc. Ivory, stones, metal and many other items used in the creative process are collected as well. We look forward to creating a unique piece just for you. If you would like an urn for a loved one please contact me. Thank you
Shows:
SUNVALLEY ARTS & CRAFT Festival Ketchum, Idaho - Agust 14-16, 2026
This should be a wonderful show. I have some new pieces for the show that are stunning. Come by and say Hello.
BAM / BOISE ART MUSEUM ART IN THE PARK
September 11-13, 2026 Julia Davis Park
We are back in the BAM show this year! This has always been a great show with a fabulous staff and lots of patrons. Such a variety of artists and real good food. Hope t see you there. My Booth number is ?. I have turned some exquisit pieces this year just for this show. See you soon. Please come by and visit.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST WOODWORKING & MAKER EXPO. EXPO IDAHO, NORTH HALL
5610 N. Glenwood St., Boise Idaho
This is a new show for us. Sounds like it will be a great experience to see the woodworking manufacturers and artists together. I have some new art pieces you will really enjoy. Look forward to seeing you there! (More info on the logo above)
More shows coming up. In the mean time please meet a friend I did a painting of, Don. He would rebuild bicycles for the neighborhood kids. Big heart!!
Another interesting character, still a hippy at heart but down on advantage til his last days, Marvin. A kind man.
Les "Turk" is a wonderful man. We enjoyed some good days together. I think of him often and certainly wish him the best!
WHAT A PLEASURE TO BE ALLOWED TO PAINT THE PICTURES OF THESE VERY PRIVATE MEN!
Now there is the look of a true rock collector extraordinare! Rain / shine, who cares, those rocks are always waiting. Fine father, husband, son, brother, and friend. "STONE" Hemperly, I will paint his picture one day!
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