walnut bear

This bear is made with 3/4 in. walnut, I like using walnut for some reason when you walk past it the dark parts turn light and the light parts turn dark.

moose

This moose is made from butter nut for the antlers, 1/4 in. thick, the body is walnut 3/4 in. thick

howling wolf

this wolf is made of walnut,maple for the teeth, with aspen under the jaw. with a cedar frame

The Ancient Art of Intarsia

Intarsia is the making of decorative pictures by laying various natural woods into groundwork of solid wood. Through the centuries craftsman have created beautiful works of art from wood. Intarsia is seen in the history of ancient Egypt, Persia, eight-century Japan and Imperial Rome. However the Sienese of Italy are the most noted for their work with carvings dating back to the 13th century. However since intarsia is so labor intensive, it was primarily found in the homes of the elite. Over time intarsia became a lost art; However, in recent years, due to the modernization of man and equipment, intarsia has again became extremely popular.