"Eagle's Realm" Intarsia

[wdkits1]

   

Hi Everyone
Been a while since I?ve posted any new intarsia but here is a sneak peek of my newest commission. Titled??Eagle?s Realm? it sits in a 16? x 20? cherry frame with purpleheart inlay. Woods used so far; Walnut, Holly, Ebony, Yellowheart, Spalted Beech, Fishtail Oak,Spalted Sycamore, Lignum Vitae and Peruvian Walnut. 100 pieces so far. I?m still designing the background scenery of the pattern which is the hardest part to get the proper depth . I like to shape, sand, detail carve 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 .

[newfie]

wow looks great so far.

[Intarsia92]

Great job so far Mike, It's already looking like a beautiful piece of art; Can't wait to see it finished.

[glenn wouters]

Looks good, i like it a lot

Glenn

[Keefie]

fantastic work, I love eagles and that one looks really good.

[daliclimbs]

Coming along wonderfully!

[heiko rettberg]

Looks greate, a wonderful piece of work

[wombatie]

Wow, can't wait now to see it finished.

Marg

[Marcellarius]

what a great project, and looking amazing already!

[wdkits1]

Thanks everyone for the comments
This has been a challenging project. The background has been difficult to get the proper depth but I'm gaining on it. . I will go ahead and finish the background as I have it drawn out but I'm sure I will change a few pieces until I get the effect I'm looking for. Woods used--Walnut, Holly,Spalted Beech,Spalted Sycamore, Yellowheart, Ebony, Fishtail Oak, Poplar, Lignum Vitae, Purpleheart, Afromosia, Vera wood, Peruvian Walnut, Tulipwood. 140 pieces so far.

[Intarsia92]

It's really turning out beautiful Mike, I like your choice of woods.

[Russ C]

Awesome job Mike, I like it. Thanks for posting. 

[Rover2]

Looks really nice. Thanks for keeping us updated.  Can't wait to see the finished piece.

[wdkits1]

 Well, I'm just about there. I'm still not happy with some of the scenery on the right hand side so will change some of the pieces to correct the depth that I'm looking for, plus more sanding and detail carving and glueing everything in place. 175 pieces. Walnut, Holly, Spalted Beech, Spalted Sycamore, Yellowheart, Ebony, Fishtail Oak, Poplar, Lignum Vitae, Purpleheart, Afromosia, Vera wood, Peruvian Walnut, Tulipwood, Maple, Bloodwood