Newest Intarsia Commission

[Woodworking Plus]

Hi Everyone
Been a while since I've posted anything new but here is a sneak peek at my newest commission.Titled--"Eagle's Realm" has a 16" x 20" cherry frame with purpleheart inlay. Woods used so far; Walnut, Holly, Ebony, Yellowheart, Spalted Beech, Fishtail Oak. 50 pieces so far. I'm still designing the background scenery part of the pattern. I like to shape, sand and apply a coat of finish as I go on these type of projects. I foresee between 200 and 300 pieces depending on how elaborate the background gets. Stay tuned .

[Jan]

Mike, that's stunning. Can't wait to see the finished piece.

Jan

[Sally]

Wow! Beautiful!

[Fran1942]

Mike, That is beautiful. I love everything about it.
Fran

[Rolf]

It looks great so far, definitley keep us posted.!

[jim_mex]

Hi Mike - you may not have posted for a while but you definitely haven't lost that Midas touch! Looking gorgeous.......

[gippslander]

looking good

[Janette]

Very nice. Look forward to seeing it finished.

[martzy]

Wow. The eagle looks great but what gets me is the rocks. So realistic. Looks like it will fly right off the wall. Great job. Keep it up.

[Woodworking Plus]

Thanks everyone for the comments.
I added a few trees to the background yesterday. Each tree is made from lignum vitae and Peruvian walnut. The lignum is brown now but will turn a vivid green in time. I use CA glue to hold the pieces of the trees together to form a single unit.100 pieces so far.

[core-eagle]

Very Nice!

[Tango]

WoW - I thought that your first photo was cool. The 2nd one is just Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[geordie]

G,Day Mike,
Very impressed with your work, excellant

george

[tgiro]

Fantastic work, Mike!

If it isn't finished - I love to see the finished work.

[Dick-Miraglia]

Mike: This certainly is a beautiful project. Thanks for sharing the progressions with us. The addition of the trees has intensified the mountain perspective and makes the eagle even more impressive. Excellent workmanship and design.