Australian Coolibah with Calcite Cluster

A species of Eucalyptus tree, the name coolibah comes from the name gulabaa given to the tree by indigenous Australians. It has a rich red heartwood and burls, and is one of the hardest eucalypts in Australia. 

Steven Potts began turning wood about 14 years ago after being inspired by a local artist in the North Georgia Mountains. Each of Steven’s pieces takes about 3 months to complete. As a child, he searched for and collect rocks- now, he marries minerals and wood together to create beautiful works of art. Steven uses exotic and unusual domestic woods to make his unique artwork, incorporating classical shapes, sculptural designs, tints, inlays, and the natural forms found in the wood. The finish used on his pieces will not crack, but move as the wood moves, insuring the sculpture will last a lifetime.