Three Charles Dearing 'Optical Illusion' patterns

[Frank Pellow]

Previously this thread was entitled 'What am I cutting', but I've changed the title now that that question has been answered.

What am I cutting?

I've done this before here and it was fun.

Here is a picture of the back side of a panel that I have started to cut:

I purchased the pattern for this item from a well-known designer and I really have two questions.  What is the subject of the piece and who is the designer?

 

Edited November 27, 2024 by Frank Pellow
My question has been answered.

[Wichman]

Ok 064 knot by Alex Fox?

[Frank Pellow]

6 hours ago, Wichman said:

Ok 064 knot by Alex Fox?

That's a very good guess but it's wrong.  I just went to Alex's web-site and looked at the pattern you mentioned.  I see how what I have sawn so far could easily be from that pattern - but it is not.

[barb.j.enders]

I think it is a sea turtle.  I am not sure the designer.  I was going to say Steve Good, but you mentioned you had purchased it.

[Frank Pellow]

24 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said:

I think it is a sea turtle.  I am not sure the designer.  I was going to say Steve Good, but you mentioned you had purchased it.

Barb, I see that it could be sea turtle, and I have cut one of those (Old Loggehead by Charles Hand).  But, I have to say that you are wrong.

Edited October 28, 2024 by Frank Pellow
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[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Not sure what is happening here. Is this a guessing game and you know the answer or do you not know the answer and looking for help. I think the first being you are showing us the back and not the pattern. Have no guesses but good luck.

[Frank Pellow]

46 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Not sure what is happening here. Is this a guessing game and you know the answer or do you not know the answer and looking for help. I think the first being you are showing us the back and not the pattern. Have no guesses but good luck.

This can be guessing game,  a research game,  or a memory game.  I'm cutting from a pattern that I purchased and, thus, I know what it is and I know who the designer is.

As you surmise, I am showing you the back and not the pattern.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

15 minutes ago, Frank Pellow said:

This can be guessing game,  a research game,  or a memory game.  I'm cutting from a pattern that I purchased and, thus, I know what it is and I know who the designer is.

As you surmise, I am showing you the back and not the pattern.

OK got it. Thanks.

[Frank Pellow]

Update #1:

Here is photo of the back of the piece as it now looks:

[don in brooklin on]

How about an illusion by Charles Dearing???

 

 

[Frank Pellow]

1 hour ago, don in brooklin on said:

How about an illusion by Charles Dearing???

 

 

You got it Don!

[Frank Pellow]

Charles Dearing has several illusion patterns for sale.  This one is entitled 'Wire Frame Rings'.

               

[don in brooklin on]

I have a few illusions and love them.  I saw this some time ago and really thought about it but this looked too complex for me.

Look forward to final project.

 

 

[rjweb]

Don, does your head hurt from being so smart, good guess what did you win, RJ

[Frank Pellow]

1 hour ago, rjweb said:

Don, does your head hurt from being so smart, good guess what did you win, RJ

RJ, I had not thought of a prize for the winner.  Don doesn't live far from me, so guess I will invite out to lunch on me.

Don, it's a while since I've seen you.  Would you like to meet for lunch some time in November?

[Frank Pellow]

I'm actually working simultaneously on three separate Chares Dearing patterns.  In addition to 'Wire Frame Rings', I've purchased:

                     

I'm cutting all three out of 10 inch square and 6mm thick Baltic Birch plywood panels and will frame them identically.

[Frank Pellow]

I've made good progress cutting 'Wire Frame Rings'.  

             

Now, I'm thinking ahead to the backing for this piece.  There are three rings and I've decided to paint the background behind each one in a different colour.  Right now, I've simulated the painting using construction paper. 

I like the effect and I like the colours that I have chosen.  Please let me know what you think.

[don in brooklin on]

Really cool idea. Like the colors chosen.

 

[Scrappile]

That is going to be a great piece.  I like your chosen colors, so far.

[rjweb]

Excellent craftsmanship, RJ

[Jim McDonald]

I love Charlie's patterns, but they are a bit taxing for my attention span. 

Big old congrats on taking on three at a time. That is true dedication.

[OCtoolguy]

An "off-subject" question....what do all of you folks do with your finished wall hangers? I've stayed away from that stuff because I don't know what I'd do with all of it. My wife would never hang any of what I've seen you talented scrollers create. I'm more into things that have some practical use. I'm just curious so have to ask. 

[Frank Pellow]

21 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said:

An "off-subject" question....what do all of you folks do with your finished wall hangers? I've stayed away from that stuff because I don't know what I'd do with all of it. My wife would never hang any of what I've seen you talented scrollers create. I'm more into things that have some practical use. I'm just curious so have to ask. 

The walls and windows (I also do stained glass) in my house and my cabin hold a lot of "art", not only mine but from other family members, friends, and items that I've purchased.  I have always been able to find room for one more thing and, if I run out of wall space, there is always the ceiling

[OCtoolguy]

2 hours ago, Frank Pellow said:

The walls and windows (I also do stained glass) in my house and my cabin hold a lot of "art", not only mine but from other family members, friends, and items that I've purchased.  I have always been able to find room for one more thing and, if I run out of wall space, there is always the ceiling

Ok, that's you. How about everybody else? Oh, are you married Frank? My wife is "Mother No Clutter" so it's her way or the highway!

[rjweb]

Ray, I agree it's no clutter or the high way, my wife also, must be an age thing, , RJ

Edited October 31, 2024 by rjweb