Stopping now and then to appreciate the transient beauty of a single moment is critical to the creative process. Mechanical processes are inherently creative and have a natural fluid beauty.

Lathe turning is one of the most mesmerizing processes. Material is removed with hypnotic efficiency that leaves both the finished piece and wonderful shavings.

As I was turning one of the Lola T70's front wheels from acrylic rod, I stopped to enjoy how the lighting needed for accuracy transformed the translucent, semi-complete wheel into a beautiful image.

Simple pleasures are often the best.