FranMike Harley Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 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 !!! Lucky2, bobscroll, Birchbark and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Thank you for posting a series of pictures. That is great work. Semper Fidelis!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Mike, Thanks for sharing the process, Fine work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 looks really good for your 4th or 5th, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Awesome work.I have seen these trees on T.V. never knew what they were called.Now I know.Always learning at The Village. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Very nicely done Mike. That will look great hanging off a window. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Very nice work all around Mike...nice way to show it to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Beautiful project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Who's a clever boy then????????? I think you did an excellent job all round but I do have to disagree with your wife....sorry......but I think it would look better as a free standing project maybe under where you hang the original. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Mike, it's a good looking piece, have you checked to see what it would look like with a backer? Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranMike Harley Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 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 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Great job on cutting and the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hi Mike, You've done a good project there and using Inkscape! If you convert all the parts of your pattern to a "path" you can "union" them together as one O.K. Thank you for showing us, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Nice work thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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