u/Ellynwood

First photo is Tusk at 7 weeks, taken on our first day together.

The first two photos are of the sign hanging in its new home. The rest are taken on my fence and in my shop. The wall it now hangs on was inspired by the weathered fence look in the original photos! 

More details for those who are interested:

All of it was cut on my Pegas scroll saw. I used a jigsaw to cut out the frame backer. I puzzled the frame together, with many dowels and screws. This project was also the first time I used a router, freehand - fun and spicy. I added depth with layering, a small power carving tool and so much sanding. 

Frame - cedar with a figured maple inlay

Lettering - maple

Ranch ribbon & barn - cedar

Rock - oak, painted oak and spalted maple

Fence - mahogany

Grass - painted poplar

Trees - painted maple

Mountains - spalted maple

Clouds - burly maple

Sun - figured maple (partially painted)

Sky - painted figured maple 

Coyote - birch plywood with a birch trim

I bought the burly maple but the rest of the wood is upcycled/ scraps from other projects/ fellow woodworkers. 

All colour was added using milk paints.

I finished the inside parts with hemp oil (except for the clouds - those I just gave a coat of wax to keep them more white) and I finished the frame with oil and wax. 

It took me roughly 6 weeks to build. 

I did not design this logo, the client provided me with the design (edit: design from a human designer, not AI) and I translated it to wood. 

Thanks for reading and checking out my work!

The client asked for a tree of life design with the focal point at the center of the doors. They also mentioned water of life being a theme. This is what I came up with. It was my first time building doors. Took me about 400 hours. They're approximately 44"x44". The gorgeous cabinetry it hangs in (1st pic) was not built by me, but I tried my best to match their beauty.

The design is hand cut on my scroll saw. About 800 pieces puzzled together. It sits on top of 3/4" baltic birch.

The waterfall doubles as the handles to open the doors.

The design is all scrap/reclaimed wood. I used a variety of wood types and tried to highlight their natural tones. I added some blues, greens, white and yellow on the inner sun ring with milk paints. Finished with natural oils and wax.

First photo is what the client sent after they were installed, the rest of the photos I took before shipping them and a couple progress pics. When I get more photos in their finished room I will share them if you're interested.

Thanks for checking out my work!

Hope you're all having a nice day.