My newest challenge

[wdkits1]

Hi everyone
Well it's been awhile since I've done a new Intarsia piece (or any scrolling for that matter) but with the warmer weather here in Va. it's time to get back in the shop and get creative. Here are a couple of pics of my newest creation to be. It will be titled "Caught in the Headlights" and will be my first night time scene. I've been wanting to do this for quite awhile.I will be combining parts of these three photos to depict a rather humorous setting that will include wildlife together in what would be considered an un-natural chance encounter.This piece will be set in a 20" x 24" walnut frame. I will be using lots of ebony, different shades of green poplar, lignum vitae, blue mahoe , ziricote, Peruvian walnut and who knows what else to create the dark backgrounds. I am drawing the pattern now and I can envision upwards of 300 to 400 pieces in this intarsia. Loads of fun for sure!!! Stay Tuned

[Dawie]

WOW what a project to take on. I can't wait for you to finish it and show it off. Enjoy making it.
David

[mrsn]

I can't wait to see what you come up with! Good Luck.

[Mainewoods]

Sounds cool (and difficult)!  Can't wait to see it!!!

[Intarsia92]

Please post some WIP pictures, It'll be interesting.

Good Luck.

[julief]

We would love to follow the progression of the project - thanks for sharing.

[Chachi]

WOW! can't wait to see the pics of this one.
   GOOD LUCK!!!

[Marcellarius]

What a challenging project, I'll stay tuned to see the progress!

[heiko rettberg]

Wow sounds interesting i wait for some pics. Good luck

[dgman]

Hey Mike, Why not make this a WIP (work in progress)? Show us pics from the design process, cutting, shaping, finishing and final product. It will be exciting to watch!

[marmoh]

Dan I like your idea...for those of us who have not tried intarsia, it would be good to see the process to see if it would be something we would like to try.

[wdkits1]

Hi Everyone
My intention is to make this a WIP but it will be spread out over the next couple of months as I will only be working on it when my work schedule permits. I did manage to get the frame done this weekend. 20"x 24" walnut with a birds -eye maple accent allowing 1/2" inside the frame for the intarsia.

I also began drawing the pattern. Because I hand draw my patterns I start off by making a scaled grid (in this case 1/2"=1").This photo shows the grid layout on the interior shot of the car which is only used to get the finer details and measurements.


Although the actual intarsia depicting the interior of the car will be comprised  mostly from ebony it is important to capture as much detail as I can for added depth and dimension . What will be seen mostly are the reddish lights as in this photo.



Here is what I have so far on the pattern. Still a bunch of work but it's getting there.

[marmoh]

this is going to be a great ride .... thanks for doing this

[CNLNC]

This is going to be fun...Thanks for including us on your journey.

[ChuckD]

I am looking forward to your progress.  Good Luck