Tree Goddess....

Beautiful carving, your mom will feel very blessed with the gift for sure. Nice design and flow to the piece. Maple is a difficult wood to stain, especially if you are trying to use the technique you described. When I finish Maple, I practically dunk the pieces in wood conditioner repeatedly to try and keep absorption to a minimum when staining. I could be mistaken, but I think the poplar is an overlay and not an inlay. It is well executed and I think you made a very charming piece.

David

-- There is little that is simple when it comes to making a simple box.

Unique carving well done

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

Nice details on this piece, ONE question, did your mom like the gift?

Erwin, Jacksonville, FL

-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL

This is a work of art. Unique. I’m sure your mother will treasure it.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com

there not much I can say but o my god it it beautifully and if your mom doesn’t like I do

-- Robert Laddusaw and no I am not smarter then a fifth grader ( and no I canot spell so if it is a problem don't read it ))

Lovely piece, and I love the concept. It looks like a combination of a goddess and a celtic tree of life. Love the detail, and the way you made the top of the base look like a woman also. Great job and keep up the good work :)

-- Steve

That turned out fantastic. I love the way you adapted the different designs into your own.

Very nice design too. Very pleasant and balanced and meaningful.

Well done…................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

As always beautiful carving. Thanks for posting

Awesome. I am sure mom will be happy with this treasure.

-- Got Wood? --- Somewhere along the way the people in Washington forgot that they are there to represent the people, not to rule them.

Beautiful !!!!! superb design and carving ! I agree with Steve, it reminds me also of a godess and the celtic tree of life…...

Thanks for sharing

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

A very nice piece of art. Wonderful job on the carving.

-- Donnie-- listen to the wood.

Nice carving, you seem to be getting better with every project. Love the finish regardless of the problems you had.

-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools

your talent is amazing

I think you really improved on that original design – real nice eye you’ve got there. Keep them coming!

-- Damon, Right Angle Construction

I think it is wonderful..whimsical, fun, interesting & different..Mom will be happy!

-- We call the destruction of replaceable human made items vandalism, while the destruction of irreplaceable natural resources is called development.