Tree of Life - Intarsia

[FrankEV]

This 24-inch diameter Tree Of Life was made from Jon Rigsby III’s 24-inch diameter Pattern. Although the cut pieces came together rather well, the Roasted Flame Birch selected for the darker sections of the tree proved to be a poor choice, as its breaking strength along the grain is relatively weak.   This caused me to remake pieces that immediately broke when attaching leaves.  It was also the major reason I decided to mount the tree on a plaque backer to prevent further breakage.  Wood used: Bloodwood, Canarywood, Poplar, Roasted Flame Birch, Sepele, Yellowheart, and a premade round premium Pine backer that was enhanced with water-based color dyes.  The entire piece is protected with multiple coats of clear semi-gloss Lacquer.

 

Comments and critiques allways welcome.

Edited August 29, 2025 by FrankEV

[ChelCass]

Beautiful Frank,

 

[daveww1]

great job

[barb.j.enders]

Lovely Frank.

[jerry walters]

WOW Frank.

[Jim McDonald]

Quite a piece. Amazing.

[Denny Knappen]

That is really beautiful.

[TAIrving]

On 8/29/2025 at 6:13 AM, FrankEV said:

on Rigsby III’

Very nice Frank.  Where do you get the pattern please.  My internet search came up with a defunct link.  

[FrankEV]

5 minutes ago, TAIrving said:

Very nice Frank.  Where do you get the pattern please.  My internet search came up with a defunct link.  

I'll PM you.

[Scrolling Steve]

Nice,very Nice!

[Fish]

Beautiful work!

[Fab4]

Hi Frank:
echoing all of the above replies
Fab4

[meflick]

Another beautiful piece completed. I like it on its backer with the color. Gives it additional depth.

[wombatie]

Wow thats awesome.  Love the colors.

Marg

[Kris Martinson]

Absolutely beautiful work.

[MarieC]

Exceptional!