Girl and Horse - Finished

[Dak0ta52]

I've completed the finish on this project today. It is a Jim Blume pattern cut using Pegas 2/0 and #1 spiral blades, 1/4 maple ply stained natural with a 1/4 pine ply backer cut 2 inches larger than the front and painted black. The entire project was sprayed with 4 coats of gloss poly with a light sanding between each coat. The frame is actually framing material I had on hand which I think turned out pretty nice with this piece. Thank, Jim, for the pattern. I hope I did it justice.

[FrankEV]

Just wonderful...absolutely beautifu!!  You have definately done JIm's pattern justice.  The Maple ply is beautiful and the grain works very well.   Your use of spirals is well done.   

I use oversized backers often and they add a lot to the presentation as it does in this work.  Nicely done.

Your Frame is well done.   I only have one minor comment just for your consideration.  Be careful of your frame proportions.  Wide frame rails can overpower the actual art panel.  Looking at most over the counter standard style commertial "picture" frames, the rails are ususaly around 1 3/4" wide.  

And, JFYI, If you need to purchase wood to make frames, you can rip nominal 1x8 boards into four 1 3/4" pieces with just a sliver of waste.  A 6' long board will make four 11x14 frames.

[Foxfold]

Stunning !

 

[jr42]

Looks great, nice job.

[daveww1]

beautiful job

[RabidAlien]

Awesome!!!

[Scrappile]

You really did a great job on that piece...  Fine, fine, work...

[Tomanydogs]

A beautiful piece. I love it. And the framing is beautifully done, it’s the correct dimensions for the piece. Outstanding piece of art work. 

[Dak0ta52]

16 hours ago, FrankEV said:

Just wonderful...absolutely beautifu!!  You have definately done JIm's pattern justice.  The Maple ply is beautiful and the grain works very well.   Your use of spirals is well done.   

I use oversized backers often and they add a lot to the presentation as it does in this work.  Nicely done.

Your Frame is well done.   I only have one minor comment just for your consideration.  Be careful of your frame proportions.  Wide frame rails can overpower the actual art panel.  Looking at most over the counter standard style commertial "picture" frames, the rails are ususaly around 1 3/4" wide.  

And, JFYI, If you need to purchase wood to make frames, you can rip nominal 1x8 boards into four 1 3/4" pieces with just a sliver of waste.  A 6' long board will make four 11x14 frames.

Thanks Frank. I'll definitely consider the 1X8 for future frames. I actually started a trio set today that each will be approximately 11X14 and the 1X8 would probably work great for them. The frame material I used with this piece was actually a pre-fabricated frame material that I cut to length. I liked this piece so much I just couldn't leave it without a frame. This piece will actually be a gift for my niece. She owns a tack shop and has sold several of my works to her customers. And I agree a frame can overpower the presentation. I have some framing material that is scalloped and about 4 inches thick. Something you would see on a large picture hanging over a fire place. I knew that was definitely to much for this project.

[rjR]

That is a piece of art, very well done!

 

[Charlie E]

Beautiful job all around! I like how the grain sort of frames the girl. Your niece will love it. 

[CSull]

Simply gorgeous, will look great when displayed.

[Tbow388]

What CSull Said. Beautiful!!!

[Dak0ta52]

2 hours ago, Charlie E said:

Beautiful job all around! I like how the grain sort of frames the girl. Your niece will love it. 

I hadn't noticed the grain until after I applied the natural stain. I liked how it turned out also. Thanks for you comment!

[rdatelle]

WoW! awesome job cutting that one. A lot of detail there.

[Denny Knappen]

Very well done.  The cutting, framing and presentation are right on.

[GusGustin]

What is that? About 16x20 ? It's BEAUTIFUL . 

[Dak0ta52]

3 minutes ago, GusGustin said:

What is that? About 16x20 ? It's BEAUTIFUL . 

The cutting itself is actually 11X14. Thanks!

[Jim Blume]

Great job on that for sure. I have it stacked ready to cut and I hope I can do it as well as you did.

[wombatie]

You did a marvelous job on this one, certainly one to be proud of.

Marg

[Dak0ta52]

24 minutes ago, wombatie said:

You did a marvelous job on this one, certainly one to be proud of.

Marg

Thanks Marg. This is one of my favorites.

[Woodrush]

On 10/9/2021 at 9:50 PM, Dak0ta52 said:

I've completed the finish on this project today. It is a Jim Blume pattern cut using Pegas 2/0 and #1 spiral blades, 1/4 maple ply stained natural with a 1/4 pine ply backer cut 2 inches larger than the front and painted black. The entire project was sprayed with 4 coats of gloss poly with a light sanding between each coat. The frame is actually framing material I had on hand which I think turned out pretty nice with this piece. Thank, Jim, for the pattern. I hope I did it justice.

I love it. I'm sure you did Jim proud on this one. I especially like the frame, as it doesn't stop my eyes from seeing the subject first. Well done