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Divi Divi Tree


FranMike Harley

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Hi all.. Ok so here's my latest completed project.. 

 

My Wife and I love Aruba and the Divi Divi tree is their local variety of a tree. It has an unusual shape, they say, because of the constant winds there.. We came back last year with one of the local artists painting of the tree and I thought it would be a good project for this newbie to tackle..

 

Thanks to this Community, I found posts about INKSCAPE, downloaded it, watched a few YouTube videos, and used it for the first time with this project - mainly using the "bezier" tool. (BTW - I would HIGHLY suggest INKSCAPE to anyone who wants to create their own patterns, easy enough for a novice to use.)

 

I've attached screen shots below of the original drawing and the steps I took to get to the final project..  It's roughly 9.5 x 7", 1/4" birch, stained with Danish Oil. All in all, the entire project, from scanning the painting --> Inkscape --> modifications --> pattern --> cutout - took me about 4/5 hours, give or take.. I was going to put it on a base but the Wife wants to hang it up instead..

 

I'd love to hear constructive criticism - which will help me improve..  For only being my 4th or 5th project, I don't think it came out that bad but then again, you folks are the experts and I value your opinions.. So please, opinion away !!   :)

 

Not sure if the photos will post in order so I numbered the steps..

 

Thank you !!!

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I would like to thank everyone for your kind words and comments.. Very much appreciated and love the feedback.. We are still considering other options on how to display the piece..

 

Marge (on a base) / Len (backer):  

 

Base: We've discussed the base option with a little spotlight placed in front of it so it would actually show the shadow of the piece on a wall.

Backer: We've also talked about putting a light blue backer where the cutouts of the sky and water are. 

 

@DW: If we do eventually hang it, it most likely will go in a window where a casting shadow in the house might be a great accent.

 

Thank you all again !!!

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