H. Botas pattern of John Wayne.

[Smitty54]

My second portrait. I take my time doing these, I could not make a living on scroll saw work, it is fun as you know. If it was not for my pension I would be a starving artist.

[rjR]

Very nice work!

[FrankEV]

Cutting is great and the framing is well done.  

Your choice of wood...argh, to me, not so much.  The deep tonal differences in the grain is distracting.  I'm thinking ii is pine which is not generally thought of as good looking wood for scroll saw art.   I know cost of wood is a factor but Maple, Birch or even a White Oak would have been much better choices.   I believe that is why many of us use the BB Plywood or other solid core Plywood products.  The grains of surface vaneers are much more appealing. 

Also, and this is just me and my very personal  opinion, I'n not thrilled with thick wood cuts for portraits (faces or otherwise).  The deep cuts, when looked at other then dead straight on, tend to distort the image.  

 

[daveww1]

excellent job

[Charlie E]

Very nice job and the frame is very cool. I like it like it is and I think The Duke would approve!  "I call that bold talk for a one eyed fat man."

[namunolie]

That is beautiful work

Love this frame too

Edited March 31, 2021 by namunolie

[wombatie]

You did an excellent job.  Nice to see new/different John Wayne patterns.

Marg

[Tomanydogs]

Great cutting. The Duke is one of my favourites. 

[John B]

Nice job.
There can never be to much of the Duke.
I like the frame as well.

Edited April 1, 2021 by John B

[amazingkevin]

Your good at what you do Smitty!!!

Edited April 1, 2021 by amazingkevin
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