Puma At Stream

[FrankEV]

This was another stencil pattern I found on-line and converted to a scroll saw pattern.  It was actually completed about the same time I finished King and Queen that I posted a few weeks ago but it took me awhile to get around to making the frame. 

The cut panel is maple affixed to a Mahogany Backer.  The cutting was not very difficult although the whiskers are not very well done. A little bit the pattern’s fault and a lot my cutting fault.  Cutting was done using Pegas 2/0 spiral blades.  The cut panel and backer was hand paint using Artist Acrylic paints. 

Frame is typical 1 ¾” wide Poplar, stained with Minwax Early American and finishe with multiple coats of Minwax Satin Wipe-on Poly.

 

Comments and critique is always welcome.

[preprius]

Another way to look at the whisker area, is that the puma is eating grass.  The top left grass tuft shows a little white on bottom.  So Puma has got down to the bottom of grass tuft.

Or the white whisker area could be water splashing.

Ok I know I am stretching the story the pic tells.  I just make up stories to cover up mishaps.

In no way do I want to detract this great piece.  It shows an action shot of nature which I always enjoy. 

[jr42]

That really looks nice.

[lawson56]

That is So Cool!! Awesome job!!

[Dak0ta52]

Outstanding, Frank. Another masterpiece!

[Foxfold]

Nice piece, I can neither paint or cut any good with a spiral, so I admire your skills. 

[daveww1]

beautiful job