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Art Box #5

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Concept: I based this design on elements from the Arts and Crafts, Greene & Greene, Mission, and Art Deco styles.I wanted to capture the feel of a 1930s radios.I tried to keep the lines simple,to show off the wood.The arched “feet”, along with the arch of the bottom rail,are meant to lighten the feel of the design and convey a sense of movement.

No stain was used.The finish is oil,then top coated with laquer.

Dimensions=14” wide x 12” high x 3” deep.

The body is Leopard Wood,( I selected the darkest piece I could find)the dark accents are Wenge,and the cabachon/Sun disc is Bloodwood.I spent about 8hrs cutting the Bloodwood disc and sanding to size by hand,then fitting in the Wenge grill pieces. By the way,the grill projects a little more than the disc.

posted in: The Gallery, arts and crafts, inlay, clock, art deco

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AchillEye writes: Now that is just gorgeous. It will never age. Superb balance. Just about perfect, actually. I've bookmarked it, and I expect it to always bring a smile to my face. Well done, and thanks for the pleasure of seeing it. Posted: 12:44 pm on July 31st

Jurgen01 writes: This a really a nice piece. I like the overall concept and am very impressed by the details. Beautifully done! Thanks. Posted: 1:09 pm on July 5th

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