'Commissioned Piece'

[Foxfold]

My first ever 'Commissioned' Piece.  Someone had seen one of my Elephants and asked if I could do a 'Tree of Life' piece for her friends wedding. She gave me a photo of a tree of life that had been done in wrought iron for a garden gate and asked if I could do one the same in wood. Well, this is my attempt. I've done the backer in dark walnut as I thought it looked more subtle than my usual black and I've done it circular rather than 'square'.  It's not yet 'glued' together, but please could you tell me if you think it's 'good' enough to put together and give to her.  I can see so many flaws that I can't see the 'whole' thing anymore . I am never offended by honest criticism, I'd rather do it again than give a substandard piece to someone who's actually paying for this.   It's 12" across.

 

 

Edited August 15, 2019 by Foxfold
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[Hermit]

Nothing wrong with that. Well done. Pack it up and send it out!

[Foxfold]

23 minutes ago, Hermit said:

Nothing wrong with that. Well done. Pack it up and send it out!

Thank you, I wasn't too sure about the frame and it's not as 'wobble free' as I'd like but I hope they like it.

[lawson56]

I agree Awesome job!!

[rjR]

Looks fantastic! The walnut background makes it extraordinary!

[Scrappile]

Very nicely put together.  They will be happy for sure.

[dgman]

Brenda, we are our own worst critics. I tell my students that nobody is going to pull out a pattern and compare it to your piece. I saw one area that needs to be trimmed with an Exacto knife, but if not addressed, the average person will never see it. In my opinion, it’s great, ship it!

[Rockytime]

Brenda, you have done a beautiful job. You are just being your own worst critic. Stop it! :>)

[wombatie]

That is a beautiful piece, the bride and groom will love it.

Marg

[Foxfold]

Thank you all for your lovely comments. It wasn't a difficult piece to cut, although I've never attempted to 'frame' anything before let alone a circular piece, so that was a learning curve. In the end I just cut a ½" piece off the original cut and stained it the same colour as the backer and put a circular 'shim' between the two. Looking at it today in the 'cold light of day' and  after good nights sleep, I see a lot less flaws than I did last night and it certainly looks more presentable. I think I was just a little tense as it is such an important piece for the lady who ordered it and not a little 'petrified' at having agreed to do something for such an important occasion

Edited August 13, 2019 by Foxfold
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[Scrolling Steve]

You did good !

[daveww1]

very nice job, no reason not to sell it

[meflick]

I think it looks good and the couple will love it. Thanks for showing.

[rjweb]

Wow that is beautiful, RJ 

[bobscroll]

Hey Brenda, It looks real nice to Me, I'm certain they will love it and thank you for making it for them,

Your scrolling has come a long way since your first project!!! Thank you for letting us see,

Bob 

[heppnerguy]

Congratulations on getting your first commissioned piece. It will most likely be not only well received but also cherished throughout the couples lives. After all the rest of their gifts are used and forgotten, yours will probably be handed down to their children and continued to be admired and cherished.

Dick

heppnerguy

[Fish]

Nice work!

[Scruffydog]

That is awesome!

[Foxfold]

1 hour ago, Scruffydog said:

That is awesome!

Well, I wouldn't call it that, but thank you so much

[spirithorse]

Brenda,
That is absolutely beautiful and you have no need to worry about how it will be accepted.
Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[barb.j.enders]

Beautiful piece.  Well done!

[Charlie E]

Looks great! Any small imperfections you may see just show that it was hand made.

[amazingkevin]

I couldn't see anything wrong but if so you gave it character. A strong selling point!!!

[lew]

Just beautiful!!!