Hummingbird Hovering Over Flowers

[FrankEV]

A week ago, we were at a Dinner Dance with a few friends.  The conversation at the table turned from my history as a Dance Instructor in the past to my current work as a Scroll Saw Artist.  My lady likes to have me show off my work, so of course, I had to take out my phone and show pictures of my work.  A gentleman was looking through the group of pictures and came across a photo of a Hummingbird hovering over flowers that I had made way back in 2020.  He liked it so much he wanted to buy it right there and then.  I had to tell him I was sorry, but that it had been sold a long time ago.

I never make a cutting exactly the same twice…that is why I do not stack cut.  And, since I will be seeing him again next Saturday at an Art and Music Festival that we are setting up a booth at, I decided that I would revisit the pattern and make a new version that he might care to purchase. 

The basic pattern remained the same, but I changed the panel size to 11” x 17” that enlarged the image somewhat, changed the colors a little, and mounted the assembled panel in a Floating Gallery type frame instead of my standard 1 3/4” wide rail frame.

The rather simple cutting was done in under two hours using a Pegas #0 Spiral blade.  I used my Air Brush to prime the backer with an acrylic sealer and then added the various Air Brush Artist Acrylic colors.  The assembled panel was protected with multiple coats of Clear Gloss Acrylic Finish spray.

The Frame is 1” wide Poplar rails, primed, and painted Black.

I do have to pat myself on the back just a little.  I think you will agree, that when you compare the attached 2024 photo to the photo of the original from 2020, there is a some improvement in the quality of my work. 

2024 

                                                  

2020

Comments and critiques always welcome.

[TAIrving]

Very nice @FrankEV.  I do like the 2024 version better, the colors, the frame and the extra space around the subject.  The gentleman should be very pleased with it.  

[MarieC]

They are both very nice but I, as well, do like your 2024 one better as well....nicely done 

[rjweb]

Those are beautiful pieces, RJ

[Hawk]

Excellent work as usual!

[Gordster]

Love them both Frank.

[barb.j.enders]

Always great work @FrankEV.

[Fish]

Beautiful work!

[wombatie]

It's funny but I like the flowers on one and the bird on the other.  Either way, fabulous work.

Marg

[Denny Knappen]

Mighty fine, Frank.  The colors really make it pop.

[Lester Willerton]

Very nice. I like them both and the color adds so much to the detail. They make me want to add color when I can. Thanks for the inspiration. 

[Charlie E]

Beautiful work. I’m not a fan of making multiple cuts of the same thing either. 

[heppnerguy]

I always have to admire your projects as your work is so outstanding. Thank for posting your comments as well as your projects as it makes it more fun to view with them.

Dick

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