"Eagle's Realm" Intarsia

[Mike Mathieu]

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 .

 

[Bill Arnold]

Looks fantastic so far, Mike!

 

[Tom Niemi]

I like it as it sits, without a background you sure do some fine work Mike

 

[Paul Douglass]

That is really nice. Something I'd like to try someday. All that fancy wood must get expensive.

 

[larry merlau]

i to think that its fine as is mike,, i see the existing back ground as a gray ghosted valley..

 

[Bob Gibson]

I like it as it sits, without a background you sure do some fine work Mike

Just what I was thinking.

 

[Vaughn McMillan]

Very impressive, Mike. Looking forward to seeing this as it progresses.

 

[Mike Mathieu]

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.

 

[Pete Simmons]

Wow - Very nice. I would have trouble with all those accurate cuts and I do it with a laser!!!

 

[allen levine]

this place never ceases to amaze me with all the talent displayed here.

 

[Bill Arnold]

That's a beautiful piece of art, Mike!

 

[Bruce Thomas]

this place never ceases to amaze me with all the talent displayed here.

Couldn't agree with you more Allen, it really is amazing, and Mike what can i say but "WOW", looking forward to seeing how you finish this

 

[Mike Mathieu]

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