Hokusai's Kajikazawa in Kai Province Marquetry

A true work of art! WOW! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Bob,
Absolutely stunning. I am also a fan of Ukiyo-e, and your rendition of Hokusai does him justice. I think he’d like it.
Roger

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

WOWEE ..
maui bob…

-- Bruce. a mind is like a book it is only useful when open.

Another Hokusai fan here and as someone new to double bevel marquetry, I marvel at your skills. This is truly beautiful.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Stunningly fine detail here, as well as a striking combination of wood!

What is the size of this piece?

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Ah! I love Hokusai, and you’ve done a wonderful representation!

-- Robert - Visit my woodworking blog: http://littlegoodpieces.wordpress.com

Great to see all those Hokusai admirers out there! Jonathan, the size of this image is 7×10”.

-- Bob, Potomac, MD

This is great!

Stunning!
I simply love it.
Best thoughts,
Mads

-- Mad F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect. Democraticwoodworking.

Outstanding. I hope to be able to do work this nice some day. Thanks

-- John, Colorado's (Wooden Wizard)

Yea, I am speechless on this. Truly a piece of art…. Also shows “Mad Skills!”.... Very impressive stuff Bob.

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

This is beautiful. I have a print of his most famous piece ‘The Wave” (Great Wave Off Kanagawa) hanging in my family room. Your work is incredible Bob. Simply stunning.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt!

Congratulations on another fine piece, Bob. I’m beginning to think we may not have been in the same class. :)

-- "Well done is better than well said."

Insane!!! I love it. Your interpretation of the style is amazing.

I was just reading up on Hokusai this morning. What a coincidence. Learning more about the context of the work makes me appreciate it all the more.

I just went to the “Japanesque” exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco. They had 36 Views of Mount Fuji by Hokusai. It was awesome. There was a display of the block print blocks and how they’re printed, and a documentary on how they’re made. Very cool! Love your stuff.

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