A theme of sorts

[FrankEV]

I have been looking for patterns of Southern/Beach/Nautical/Tropical subjects for a themed grouping of cuts that would be appropriate for the Beach Community here in Florida with little success.

I did find “Beach” by Janevski in the SVV Pattern Library that I modified a little and sized to suit an 9X12 panel.  The hand painted panel is 1/8” BB ply mounted on a 1/4” thkx 11 x14 hand painted BB Ply backer.  The cutting was done with Pegas #2/0 Spiral blades.

Beach:  Looks OK from afar but don't get too close, my painting skills still need some improvement.

 

For the following, I did not create the original actual art work but I did create the patterns from free image files of art I found on line.  In each instance, the art was only used as a basis for the pattern and much of the conversion into a scrollable pattern changed the image significantly by omission, addition or modification of subject matter.  The Theme for these patterns became “Dolphins”.

All patterns were sized to suit 11x14 panels.  All cut panels are 1/8” hand painted BB Ply affixed to a ¼” thk hand painted BB Ply backers.   Again, most of the cutting was completed with Pegas #2/0 or #0 spiral blades except for the long straight line frame cuts were made using a Pegas #3 MGT  R blade.

 

Mermaid and Dolphin:  I enjoyed making this piece, but I’m not happy with my paint work. Artist Acrylics are just not working well for me.

 

Jumping Dolphins:  Simplicity personified but quite dramatic I think.  Painted using spray cans (Woopie!).

 

Dolphin Portrait:  The original art for this was actually a metal sculpture that stood about 6 feet tall.  The backer was painted with spray cans and the panel was painted using Artist Oil Paints.  I like how this one came out.     

[preprius]

You are definitly taking scrolling to a new place.  

The wood grain on the beach did suggest the layers of sand in the appropriate direction.  Well done.

The mermaid does have a sketchy feel but that is a style of art also.

The moon lit dolphins is a great concept. Simple .  I'm thinking of separating the sky and ocean.  Dark stormy blue water maybe ?  Maybe sprinkle some pin point stars in the sky.

Yep the last picture just stands out more than the others.  The different tones of silver / gray works well. The dolphins eyes stand out also.  The eyes draw me (the viewer) into the picture. 

Seeing the pictures on my computer screen is missing the feel of scroll saw.  Can you describe the in person feel that seems to missing from viewing these pictures on line?

 

 

 

[FrankEV]

1 hour ago, preprius said:

You are definitly taking scrolling to a new place.  

The wood grain on the beach did suggest the layers of sand in the appropriate direction.  Well done.

The mermaid does have a sketchy feel but that is a style of art also.

The moon lit dolphins is a great concept. Simple .  I'm thinking of separating the sky and ocean.  Dark stormy blue water maybe ?  Maybe sprinkle some pin point stars in the sky.

Yep the last picture just stands out more than the others.  The different tones of silver / gray works well. The dolphins eyes stand out also.  The eyes draw me (the viewer) into the picture. 

Seeing the pictures on my computer screen is missing the feel of scroll saw.  Can you describe the in person feel that seems to missing from viewing these pictures on line?

 

 

 

 

Your are correct, adding color tends to diminish the simple b&w contrast of the basic Scroll Saw presentations.  However, in person, you do still get the sense of depth typical of Scroll Saw work. 

Many paatterns just don't requirem, or work at all,  if color is added.  The viewers eyes see the image and it is like looking at old B&W photos...nothing more needed.  However, any of these above, just don't work in simple B&W and demand more...color.  Kinda like why we have color photography these days.  Taking the Dolphin Portrait for example, with out the shading contarast between the colors on the dolphin, the image myay not be even reccognizable if the pieces was in simple B&W.  A mored skilled pattern maker may have been able to add/subtract lines and make it work in B&W, but I'm lucky to be able to make it into a scrollable pattern making sure there are no drop outs/islands.

I did think about differenciating the sky/water for the jumping Dolphins but if you really think about it, on a pitch black ocean with a bright moon, would you really be able to see a difference.  I never cought the Dolphins jumping, but when I was in the Navy, a zillion years ago, and out to sea on a calm black night all you could see was the the bright moon setting...even blocking out the stars in that part of the sky.

Now about that Mermaid!  Yes, the original art WAS definately sketch art.   My rendition (of her) isn't so far from the original.  It is just my painting skills could have made the "sketchy art" even a more properly done piece of "sketchy art". 

 

Edited May 12, 2021 by FrankEV

[Tom-in-Ashland]

I think they all are very well done.

[heppnerguy]

11 hours ago, FrankEV said:

I have been looking for patterns of Southern/Beach/Nautical/Tropical subjects for a themed grouping of cuts that would be appropriate for the Beach Community here in Florida with little success.

I did find “Beach” by Janevski in the SVV Pattern Library that I modified a little and sized to suit an 9X12 panel.  The hand painted panel is 1/8” BB ply mounted on a 1/4” thkx 11 x14 hand painted BB Ply backer.  The cutting was done with Pegas #2/0 Spiral blades.

Beach:  Looks OK from afar but don't get too close, my painting skills still need some improvement.

 

For the following, I did not create the original actual art work but I did create the patterns from free image files of art I found on line.  In each instance, the art was only used as a basis for the pattern and much of the conversion into a scrollable pattern changed the image significantly by omission, addition or modification of subject matter.  The Theme for these patterns became “Dolphins”.

All patterns were sized to suit 11x14 panels.  All cut panels are 1/8” hand painted BB Ply affixed to a ¼” thk hand painted BB Ply backers.   Again, most of the cutting was completed with Pegas #2/0 or #0 spiral blades except for the long straight line frame cuts were made using a Pegas #3 MGT  R blade.

 

Mermaid and Dolphin:  I enjoyed making this piece, but I’m not happy with my paint work. Artist Acrylics are just not working well for me.

 

Jumping Dolphins:  Simplicity personified but quite dramatic I think.  Painted using spray cans (Woopie!).

 

Dolphin Portrait:  The original art for this was actually a metal sculpture that stood about 6 feet tall.  The backer was painted with spray cans and the panel was painted using Artist Oil Paints.  I like how this one came out.     

I love your dolphin array of projects. Again your finishing is really outstanding as well as your ability on the scroll saw. I especially enjoy your top piece and the way you painted it.

Dick

heppnerguy

[wombatie]

They are all terrific, well done Frank.

Marg

[daveww1]

very nice work

[Phantom Scroller]

Excellent work Frank. Roly

[Charlie E]

Nice work! I can definitely picture those in a beach home. 

[Tomanydogs]

Very nice.