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This striking piece of wood inlay art pays tribute to the enduring strength of the California coast, capturing an iconic cypress tree standing guard over the Pacific Ocean. It perfectly balances fine scroll saw inlay with intricate laser-cut detail, creating a powerful, dimensional landscape.
A Layered Landscape of Fine Woods
The scene is built from distinct, natural woods, each chosen to enhance the mood and texture of the landscape:
The Sky: The serene backdrop is crafted from shimmering curly maple, lending a soft, glowing atmosphere to the scene.
The Distant Coast: Rolling hills and far-off shores are depicted using dark blue pine, providing a moody, contrasting layer.
The Ocean: The vast Pacific is brought to life with pine containing beautiful blue and white hues, suggesting the shimmer of light on the water.
Detail and Dimension
The rugged foreground introduces texture and depth through unique techniques:
The Rocky Point: The cliff face is made of solid walnut, which has been meticulously laser-etched to depict the deep fissures, cracks, and the protective stone walls surrounding the base of the tree.
The Cypress Tree: The "Resilient One" itself is created using a laser cutter for extremely fine detail, and then affixed to the piece to give it a subtle, realistic, three dimensional look, allowing the tree to truly stand out against the sky.
Framing
The entire composition is beautifully enclosed in a rich, dark walnut frame with a thin blue pine inlay, which provides a clean, elegant border that emphasizes the artistry of the interior landscape.
This piece is a compelling blend of traditional wood inlay and modern technology, perfect for collectors who appreciate fine detail and the indomitable spirit of nature.
This striking piece of wood inlay art pays tribute to the enduring strength of the California coast, capturing an iconic cypress tree standing guard over the Pacific Ocean. It perfectly balances fine scroll saw inlay with intricate laser-cut detail, creating a powerful, dimensional landscape.
A Layered Landscape of Fine Woods
The scene is built from distinct, natural woods, each chosen to enhance the mood and texture of the landscape:
The Sky: The serene backdrop is crafted from shimmering curly maple, lending a soft, glowing atmosphere to the scene.
The Distant Coast: Rolling hills and far-off shores are depicted using dark blue pine, providing a moody, contrasting layer.
The Ocean: The vast Pacific is brought to life with pine containing beautiful blue and white hues, suggesting the shimmer of light on the water.
Detail and Dimension
The rugged foreground introduces texture and depth through unique techniques:
The Rocky Point: The cliff face is made of solid walnut, which has been meticulously laser-etched to depict the deep fissures, cracks, and the protective stone walls surrounding the base of the tree.
The Cypress Tree: The "Resilient One" itself is created using a laser cutter for extremely fine detail, and then affixed to the piece to give it a subtle, realistic, three dimensional look, allowing the tree to truly stand out against the sky.
Framing
The entire composition is beautifully enclosed in a rich, dark walnut frame with a thin blue pine inlay, which provides a clean, elegant border that emphasizes the artistry of the interior landscape.
This piece is a compelling blend of traditional wood inlay and modern technology, perfect for collectors who appreciate fine detail and the indomitable spirit of nature.