Popular Post RangerJay Posted April 16, 2017 Popular Post Report Posted April 16, 2017 Anyone who drives on the Canadian side of Lake Superior from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie will drive past this spot and will almost certainly pull over and spend some time taking pictures and having a picnic. On a drive that is filled with spectacular scenery this spot is arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most iconic. It was quite an honour to be asked to create this specific scene in wood (complete with brass plaque and government logo) for a former co-worker who is retiring. This was my first landscape and there were a lot of lessons to be learned - among them was how to cope with what I'm calling incremental shading - after getting great suggestions from this forum I ended up using stain. The wood is walnut and I used dark walnut stain applied in multiple coats with an artist brush - I did not wipe the stain - but did sand after it dried with 220 grit till I got the shade I wanted. The sides of the work had to be cut with a knife to avoid bleeding into the surrounding wood. This was a bit of a nail biter experiment to start with but it turned out to be pretty forgiving of mistakes (except for the bleeding part ..... ) - in the end I like the way it turned out and would feel very comfortable doing it again. Thanks for the help everyone. Also gotta thank DonR. Don has moved back and forth between pattern-maker, tutor and mentor for me over several years now. This particular scene was a bit problematic, important for me to get right, and I really appreciated his involvement. Comments welcome. Thanks, Jay AK Moose Nugget, Phantom Scroller, Scrolling Steve and 8 others 11 Quote
thatknobtony Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 That is great. I'm in Stratford and I have just decided I need to get out more. Quote
Lucky2 Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 Jay, this is an amazingly good looking cutting, it's gotta be one of the nicest pieces I've seen in a long time. The frame work looks fantastic also, are the corner blocks burned. I can only imagine how pleased the recipient would be to own this, it's inspiring. Len Quote
DonR Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 WOW, Jay You did a wonderful job. When I was working on the pattern I had no idea that it would look this great. You came up with another heirloom. Don R Quote
Dave Monk Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 Awesome job is all I can say,,,,,,,,,on the pattern and cutting. The staining added a lot. dave Quote
Gordster Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 Jay,that is outstanding. All your nail biting issues sure paid off for you.Beautiful finish and the frame,you could not have done better.the moose,canoe, camper and coyote really add to it. Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted April 16, 2017 Report Posted April 16, 2017 Wow!...Just Wow !.......Amazing work !.....Love it ! Quote
Gonzo Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 I've driven the North Shore in Minnesota and the South Shore in Wisconsin and Michigan. That really makes me want to drive the Canadian side. Looks great! Quote
AK Moose Nugget Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Fantabulous work, Jay!! Seeing all the great talent here at SSV inspires me every time I check in. Quote
RangerJay Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Posted April 17, 2017 Thanks for the great feedback everyone - I really love doing projects with a lot of detail - but somewhere about 2/3 of the way through the cutting I question my sanity ...... Jay Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Jay you have outdone yourself. Excellent job. You have WAY more patience then I do when it comes to patterns like that Thanks for sharing your art with us. DW Quote
oldhudson Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Very nice work!!! We did the Great Circle Tour a couple years ago. One of the best trips we've ever taken! We went clockwise from Duluth. Here's a snap shot I took on a hike at Old Women's Bay. Quote
amazingkevin Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Anyone who drives on the Canadian side of Lake Superior from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie will drive past this spot and will almost certainly pull over and spend some time taking pictures and having a picnic. On a drive that is filled with spectacular scenery this spot is arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most iconic. It was quite an honour to be asked to create this specific scene in wood (complete with brass plaque and government logo) for a former co-worker who is retiring. This was my first landscape and there were a lot of lessons to be learned - among them was how to cope with what I'm calling incremental shading - after getting great suggestions from this forum I ended up using stain. The wood is walnut and I used dark walnut stain applied in multiple coats with an artist brush - I did not wipe the stain - but did sand after it dried with 220 grit till I got the shade I wanted. The sides of the work had to be cut with a knife to avoid bleeding into the surrounding wood. This was a bit of a nail biter experiment to start with but it turned out to be pretty forgiving of mistakes (except for the bleeding part ..... ) - in the end I like the way it turned out and would feel very comfortable doing it again. Thanks for the help everyone. Also gotta thank DonR. Don has moved back and forth between pattern-maker, tutor and mentor for me over several years now. This particular scene was a bit problematic, important for me to get right, and I really appreciated his involvement. Comments welcome. Thanks, Jay Striking awesome project to see,your friends going to be happy as can be! Quote
dgman Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 That is an amazing cut Jay! Don did a wonderful job on the pattern Too! Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Wow on the cut and what a frame, Beautiful piece. Roly Quote
blights69 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Quality the frame is something else as well a great pattern from Don made into a piece of art by yourself Thanks for sharing Frank Quote
lawson56 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Jay,It's been said before,but I have to say it again.WOW.Beautiful work. Quote
DukeNukem Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Beautiful work and and the wood grain looks amazing. Jerry Quote
meflick Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 Amazing work. Love the frame and the corners on it too. Thanks for sharing. Quote
penquin Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 That is totally awesome, what a wonderful work. Congrads. to both you and Don on this one. Don is without a doubt one of the good guys who is always there to help out. He has done some great work for me as well. We are all richer for knowing him. Thanks for showing this one to us. jim penquin DonR 1 Quote
rjR Posted April 18, 2017 Report Posted April 18, 2017 A. Sanity not required for scrollsaw work; in fact, it is a viability for that. B, Not just a good job; A DAMNED GOOD JOB! C. Way more patience than about 95% of us can ever reach. D. The frame is a tremendous piece of art all on it's own too. Quote
wombatie Posted April 18, 2017 Report Posted April 18, 2017 Oh wow that is amazing. I absolutely love it. The work that you and Don put in really paid off big time. I also love the actual photo, beautiful. Marg Quote
RangerJay Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks again folks - the piece was delivered to the organization today - will be presented next week. Jay Quote
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